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Umbra Mortis

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74%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

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Umbra Mortis is a multiplayer shooter game with fantasy, dark fantasy and violence themes. It was developed by Dead Head Studios and was released on June 3, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Rise up to your duty raven, foul magic has overtaken the beautiful city of Venice. We cannot let this stand. Venice must be purged. You will be tasked with going through the streets of the accursed city and erasing all that reeks of undeath. Serve well. The streets are full of them, for the carnival was taking place. Pay no heed to the enemy's numbers, for you will prevail. An odious mias…

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86%Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
  • The game features a unique bell mechanic that adds an interesting twist to gameplay, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
  • The aesthetic and visual style are impressive for a student project, creating a refreshing atmosphere that enhances the experience.
  • Despite its rough edges, the game shows great potential and is fun for short play sessions, especially with friends.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues even on high-end PCs, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Sound design is problematic, with excessively loud audio levels that can be jarring and disrupt gameplay.
  • Level design feels cramped and may not support the intended multiplayer experience, making solo play challenging and less enjoyable.

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its refreshing aesthetic and unique bell mechanics, which add intriguing twists to the experience, reminiscent of Left 4 Dead. However, some players note that the movement can feel stilted and enemy silhouettes are difficult to read, leading to a somewhat erratic gameplay experience. While it lacks solo play scaling, the cooperative aspect is enjoyable, particularly when experimenting with friends.

    • “It has loads of potential and is very refreshing in both aesthetic and pacing thanks to the unique bell mechanics.”
    • “Overall 8.5/10 for the whole game; love the Left 4 Dead vibes and the bell mechanic is cool.”
    • “It's a bit rough around the edges (movement feels a little stilted, enemies are erratic and their silhouettes are hard to read) but it includes a few unique twists and mechanics (the bell is particularly intriguing).”
    • “The game does not scale for solo play, which limits the gameplay experience.”
    • “L gameplay time.”
    • “While it has loads of potential and is refreshing in aesthetic and pacing, the gameplay still feels lacking.”

  • optimization

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, -20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users noting poor performance and suggesting that adjustments to settings are necessary for a better experience. Many reviewers emphasize the need for improvements in optimization to enhance gameplay.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
    • “I appreciate the attention to optimization; it really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The game's optimization ensures that I can enjoy high-quality graphics without sacrificing performance.”
    • “I know that this is a student project, but the optimization is so poor that I find it unfathomable.”
    • “The game is not optimized, and I highly suggest turning down the settings.”
    • “The game's optimization also wasn't that great.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally appreciated for their unique aesthetic and style, contributing to a refreshing ambiance. However, some users experienced performance issues, including lag, which required them to lower the graphics settings for smoother gameplay.

    • “It has loads of potential and is very refreshing in both aesthetic and pacing thanks to the unique bell mechanics.”
    • “This game looks very nice with its aesthetic.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and really enhance the overall experience.”
    • “Regardless of that, it feels unique and I like the setting that it is in. The ambience is nice, and the graphics, while not great, still have some style to them.”
    • “All of us, including my friend with a beast PC, suffered from lag until we lowered our graphics in the settings.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and visual style. However, some users found the sound levels distracting, which impacted their overall experience. Playing with friends is recommended for a more enjoyable experience.

    • “Loving the visual style and the story. As mentioned in the game, it's better to play with friends; however, I wanted to quickly get some first impressions before the expo.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, particularly highlighted by the presence of creepy jesters, which enhance the overall experience, even when playing solo.

    • “It's hard playing alone, but it was still great to experience the atmosphere and the creepy jesters!”
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Umbra Mortis is a shooter game with fantasy, dark fantasy and violence themes. Common tags for Umbra Mortis include free to play, first-person, 3D, magic, linear and others.

Umbra Mortis is available on PC and Windows.

Umbra Mortis was released on June 3, 2025.

Umbra Mortis was developed by Dead Head Studios.

Umbra Mortis has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Umbra Mortis for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Umbra Mortis is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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