Deal | Brutal skills-based Doom-like hack-n-slash roguelike with highly stylised visuals and Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews hits record-low price in new deal
If you've ever wanted to be immersed in a gritty gothic graphic novel, Mortal Sin might be the simplest way to achieve your goal, and it's even easier now, thanks to a 40% discount, which brings the hack-n-slash spectacle fighter down to just $11.99 on Steam. Mortal Sin seems simple at first glance, but there is a decent amount of progression and variety buried under the fast-paced combat and brutal visuals.
Mortal Sin gameplay and reviews
Being a melee roguelike, the main gameplay loop of Mortal Sin is basically "fight, die, learn, and repeat," but the main draw of the game is undoubtedly its visual style and its skills-based combat. Like most roguelike and roguelite games, progression happens between runs, and players can unlock "over a dozen" playable classes, each with their own play styles, thanks to varied weapons and magic.
In Mortal Sin, players fight through hordes of monsters, ghouls, and myriad other nightmarish creatures with ill intent. The combat in Mortal Sin is largely based on fast-paced melee encounters with tight, flashy combos adding to the fun and visual appeal, but there are other gameplay mechanics mixed in to spice things up. For starters, there are hidden areas with secret bosses and platforming zones, both of which reward you with rare loot. Each level is procedurally generated, with each dungeon comprised of a mix of a selection of "hundreds" of hand-crafted rooms. Throughout each run, players can collect different weapons of varying rarity and power levels, making each fight and run unique and challenging in its own way.
The playable classes in Mortal Sin include classics, like the axe-wielding Gladiator and magic-enhanced Mage, to more contemporary additions, like the gun-toting Pirate and even a Vampire — among others, of course. Mortal Sin is still in Steam Early Access, and recent updates have introduced some game-changing features and character reworks, so it would not be surprising to see other character classes join the already-stacked roster in the future. One such recent update added a whole new level of depth to the game's graphics, with a "Realistic" option for a more visceral feel. Before that, an April update added both the Pirate class, a new Ghost Ship playable area, and guns as a weapon type, so the developer is clearly still dedicated to polishing the game based on community feedback.
Regardless of your preferred play style, there's almost certainly something for you in Mortal Sin, given the versatility of the playable classes, their character abilities, and the various different weapons on offer. Visuals are certainly a strong point in Mortal Sin. Not only is there a clear vision for the game's aesthetics, but players can also switch things up by changing the colour palette, from a classic Doom look to a high-contrast, saturated style akin to something like Solar Ash.
Steam reviews for Mortal Sin currently sit at Overwhelmingly Positive (96% positive, to be exact), and most reviews praise the first person hack-and-slasher for its aesthetic, addictive gameplay loop, varied weapons selection, and impressive levels of polish. All of the positive praise is all the more impressive considering Mortal Sin is being made by a solo developer. Equally helpful is that Mortal Sin runs well on the Valve Steam Deck, according to its Steam Deck Verified status.
Melee-based hack-n-slash games, like Mortal Sin, are often best enjoyed with a good controller, like the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless (curr. $59.99 on Amazon).
