Summary
With theGod of Warfranchise now in a lull following last year’sValhallaDLC, fans of the franchise may have the perfect game to keep them occupied withMorbid: The Lords of Ire.God of Warboasts some great action thatMorbidseems to have taken inspiration from, and many fans of the former will want to keep an eye out for the indie title’s upcoming release.
First introduced in 2020 as an isometric soulslikewithMorbid: The Seven Acolytes, developer Still Running has taken a bold new approach to its follow-up with a 3D point-of-view that promises even more intense combat. The game focuses on facing bosses possessed by demonic deities known as Gahars, and with the new 3D perspectiveThe Lords of Ireis taking, the game resembles what it would look like if FromSoftware developed aGod of Wargame.
Morbid Feels Like A God of War Horror Game
Although Still Running’sMorbidgames are clearly inspired by many Soulslike titles, much of the combat seen inThe Lords of Iretrailer is reminiscent of themost recentGod of Wargames. AfterGod of War Ragnarokreceived a free DLC last year with Valhalla, the future of the franchise has been a bit of a mystery as Santa Monica works on the series in secret, butThe Lords of Irepresents a new opportunity to revisit some of the features that madeRagnarokand Valhalla so much fun.
Morbid Promises Intense, Horror-Filled Combat
Footage fromThe Lords of Ire’s most recent trailer gives an exciting look at combat that pits players against enemies taken straight out of a cosmic horror nightmare. The game feels like a strange, yet awesome, crossover that throws Kratos into the world ofBloodborne.Combat inGod of Warhas always been a cornerstone of the franchise, and seeing similar combat in a cosmic horror setting is exciting. A horror-focusedGod of Waris fun to think about, andThe Lords of Irebrings this concept to life.
God-Like Bosses
A big detail thatThe Lords of Ireshares with theGod of Warfranchise is fighting larger-than-life bosses. Throughout theGod of Warfranchise, Kratos has faced some of the most notable gods and monsters from boththe Greek and Norse pantheon, andThe Lords of Ireputs its own spin on god-like combat. One of the main points ofMorbid’s lore is found in Gahars, evil deities who inhabit powerful beings, andThe Lords of Irehas its protagonist facing the five titular Lords of Ire to release these Gahars from their hosts.
The Perfect Indie Title To Sustain God of War Fans
With thefuture ofGod of Warbeing uncertain,Morbid: The Lords of Ireis the perfect indie substitution for anyone waiting for the next chapter in Kratos' journey. From the art design to the combat, developer Still Running promises something unique withThe Lords of Irewith enough familiarity to win over fans of gaming’s biggest heavy hitters.
The game’s planned release of July 15, 2025, puts it only a few months away and it will be available on both PC and current consoles.
It’s fascinating to see Still Running take such a drastic leap fromMorbid: The Seven Acolytes, but the change in direction looks like it has a lot of potential to be an amazing 3D combat experience. There are some greatindie titles perfect forGod of Warfansthat have come out this year, and it looks likeMorbid: The Lords of Ireis setting itself up to be another addition to that list that may just break through and have something to offer as its own unique IP.
