Souls-inspired titles are plentiful in today’s market, with bombshells like Mortal Shell II and Lords of the Fallen, to lesser known titles like AI Limit and The First Berserker : Khazan. The Soulslike genre is booming, and in order to stay unique, most have started embracing their identities and create something truly unique, with new mechanics and modes breaking the mold that often defines the genre.
Mistfall Hunter strives to combine two genres and does so surprisingly well. It takes the typical formula for an extraction shooter and created a class-based, action-RPG around that model. The result is a game that is both fresh and unique.
Praise the Sun
Mistfall Hunter has all the bells and whistles a grizzled souls veteran or extraction junkie could want. You have two maps to start, a central hub with a camp and NPC’s, six different classes, raids, extractions, and PvP.
Each of the six different classes have their own weapons and abilities, move sets, and pros/cons. Each also offers a unique playstyle to approach raids by yourself or with up to two teammates. You’ll have to level each character up individually, eventually unlocking new skills and abilities as you progress.
As you participate in raids, you will be tasked with gathering materials; just like you would in Arc Raiders or Marathon. This is where Mistfall Hunter really sticks to it’s Soulslike influence with lessons in high-risk-rewards.
Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, Dodge
The two map locations for launch, Hallowgrove and Brandrgarde, are both filled with ample enemies that can be a monumental threat at any given time. Given the circumstances you can be ambushed at any time, and to be honest you should always plan for a worst case scenario.
Bosses are unique in that areas block off PvP encounters for a time. So whoever reaches the boss first gets the first attempt. Beware if you don’t finish it in time as it can quickly become a prime opportunity for a patient team. Naturally, bosses have some pretty sweet loot, but as the raid progresses there are also map quests that can also offer some decent loot as well, thus leaving tons to be discovered.
Now, it is disappointing that on release there are only two maps, and one of them is specifically geared towards trio’s, but there is still plenty to explore and do.
I Wear Armor for Fashion
Enemy Players. The bane of my existence when I play extraction types. The unknown factor. When it comes to this genre, and Mistfall Hunter is no different, it’s either pure adrenaline or extreme dissatisfaction. PvP feels good for the most part, with it heavily depending on performance.
Of course good gear plays a heavy hand in every encounter, but being better skilled, patient, and smart are just as important. With so many factors in play I experienced both the highs and lows of PvP. It’s intimidating at first, but once you get hit in the face once so to speak, it becomes easier to gauge if you should take a fight or not.
Is Your Refrigerator Running? You Better Go Catch It
Performance varies wildly. When the game first dropped performance was atrocious. Bellring has kept a strong hand on patches which have improved performance, but as most patches go, one fire goes out and three more sprout up.
Stutters, frame drops, movement glitches, and freezes plagued my experience but got better as time went on. The player base can expect that Bellring will consistently and constantly update Mistfall.
In conclusion, Mistfall Hunter brings two genres together creating an experience unlike any other. Becoming a Gyldhunter has a lot to offer, with the promise of PvP madness and plenty of bosses to battle and loot to collect. Raiding has never felt so good.
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