The delivery gameplay loop is one that has found new life in a few different games this generation. From the post-apocalyptic USPS simulator that was Death Stranding, to the taxi driving of Neo Cab, we’ve spent more than a few hours in the last several years taking people and things where the need to go.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is a solid action RPG series for PS4 that spans across three games and offers up a rich gothic fantasy world to explore. The creature designs, and sharp writing were some of my favorite elements, but one thing I didn’t expect to enjoy was the tower defense minigame it included.

Having lived in apartments for the vast majority of my life, I cannot understate the pure rage that one feels when their neighbors are being inconsiderate and making a ton of noise. Yes, this applies to poorly timed parties that go on into the night (my last neighbors were a big fan of drunk karaoke).

While I tend to stray from making comparisons between games, the rise of Souls-like titles have made comparisons to From Software’s work the only thing that’s easy about them. Some games go their own way, but sometimes they come for the king and seek to take their crown. Mortal Shell is the latter.