Via Mortis (2022)

Developer: Michael Richard Lannon
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
Rating: 2.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Fighting through dangerous demon-infested dungeons as a soldier with shielding tech, capturing creatures turn by turn in a story-rich, pixelated cyberpunk world.

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What players say

Opinion is split on Via Mortis. Players who warn against it call the game a low-effort RPG Maker asset flip with repetitive mazes, reused monster sprites, and a crash that prevents starting. Those who recommend it highlight multiple endings, capture mechanics, and challenging bosses as worth the price.

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