Mortal Sin Review – Visceral First‑Person Roguelite with Satisfying Combos
A brutal, combo‑driven FPS roguelite that nails momentum-based melee and style. Great visuals and a deep class system, but expect a steep learning curve and occasional technical hiccups on Windows.
Mortal Sin is the kind of guilty‑pleasure brawler that hooks you once the combos click. It marries first‑person melee with roguelite progression and comic‑book visuals — think Doom's speed with a dash of Devil May Cry showmanship. If you enjoy feeling powerful and messy in equal measure, this one’s worth a look.
At its core Mortal Sin rewards momentum: you dash, string slashes, bashes and finishers into satisfying dismemberments. The combo system is the star — each class has unique inputs and feel, and there’s even a dummy and pinable combo list in the hub to practice. Levels are procedurally stitched from hundreds of handcrafted rooms, with randomized quests, secret platforming zones and loot to keep runs interesting. Classes range from greatsword berserkers to gun‑wielding pirates, letting you switch between brute force, reach weapons and hybrid builds. Visual modes and multiple color palettes let you tone down the psychedelic shaders if your eyes protest. The combat can sometimes feel overwhelming at first — expect a learning curve, but once the mechanics click the flow is extremely satisfying. Performance and menu/mouse bugs pop up in some reports, so Windows players should check updates or the dev’s active Discord for fixes. Overall the loop is addictive: learn combos, push farther, unlock characters and repeat — with the solo developer actively patching and iterating on the experience.
Mortal Sin is a raw, joyful melee roguelite that rewards practice and aggression — a must‑try for players who love high‑skill combat. Just be prepared for a learning curve and to keep an eye on patches for polish fixes.
Pros
- Brutal, high‑skill melee that feels rewarding once mastered
- Huge variety of classes, weapons and flashy combos
- Striking comic‑book visuals with customizable palettes
Cons
- Steep initial learning curve; combos can overwhelm newcomers
- Some technical issues reported (mouse/menu glitches, stutter)
Player Opinion
Players rave about the combat, combo depth and the dev’s steady update cadence — many call it addictively satisfying once it clicks. Criticisms focus on a fiddly early experience, occasional performance or mouse/menu bugs, and a feeling of repetition for long‑term runners. If you like fast melee FPS (think Doom + DMC vibes) or combo‑heavy action, Mortal Sin is likely up your alley.