Having lived in apartments for the vast majority of my life, I cannot understate the pure rage that one feels when their neighbors are being inconsiderate and making a ton of noise. Yes, this applies to poorly timed parties that go on into the night (my last neighbors were a big fan of drunk karaoke).

While I tend to stray from making comparisons between games, the rise of Souls-like titles have made comparisons to From Software’s work the only thing that’s easy about them. Some games go their own way, but sometimes they come for the king and seek to take their crown. Mortal Shell is the latter.

While I don’t like making direct comparisons, it’s hard not to point to Dark Souls when we talk about the hardcore action RPG genre. When it comes to games like that, the Souls series is the granddaddy of them all. While many have borrowed the formula, it’s games like Hellpoint that really try to take things a few steps further.

Nostalgia is a powerful force when it comes to almost anything, but it’s especially potent in the world of gaming. Unfortunately, we often remember older experiences through rose-colored lenses. That PS2 platformer may not look or run as good as you remember. This is where remakes and remasters offer a chance to keep the memories intact.