Mortal Shell 2: Players Unite Against the Bane of Their Existence – Those Darn Bear Traps!

In the grim and unforgiving world of Mortal Shell 2, danger lurks around every corner, ready to rip you from your shell and send you plummeting into a premature grave. While many enemies inspire dread with their sheer power or grotesque appearance, there’s one constant source of frustration that unites players: those infernal bear traps.

The Ubiquitous Threat

From the moment you step into Fainweald, Mortal Shell 2’s starting zone, you’re constantly on edge. A wrong step can lead to an ambush by a rabid miner eager to impale you with a pickaxe, or a hulking beast lumbering towards you with murderous intent. But even more insidious are the bear traps, seemingly placed everywhere – in front of enemy camps, near chests, and even just lying in wait like predators ready to strike.

As demonstrated by Redditor Parcori in the above August 24 video, even victory can be snatched away by these mechanical menaces. After finally conquering the Great Arbiter of Flesh, the first open-world boss players encounter, a carelessly placed bear trap ended their triumph.

A Community United in Annoyance

The frustration is palpable across the Mortal Shell 2 community. The sentiment is echoed time and again on Reddit, with players sharing videos and memes expressing their shared misery.

“The damn bear traps,” lamented Redditor mountainyoo on August 20, accompanied by a fittingly dramatic Robot Chicken clip.

“Who else steps on absolutely every bear trap?” questioned PurplePassenger7078 in an August 19 Reddit post. The response was, unsurprisingly, a resounding chorus of agreement.

“I just started Mortal Shell and all I can say is: BEAR TRAPS,” exclaimed Redditor Easy_Direction_6076 on August 22, perfectly capturing the initial shock and dismay of new players.

“Me whenever I spot a bear trap,” shared Pointblankadvance on August 20, using a similar visual gag to Easy_Direction_6076.

While Mortal Shell 2 offers a challenging and rewarding experience, these ubiquitous traps often feel less like strategic hazards and more like cheap shots. They’re the kind of design choice that can drive even the most patient gamer to the brink.

Mortal Shell 2 is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Cold Symmetry recently released a substantial update aimed at addressing some player concerns, including nerfing certain bosses and increasing the availability of gold to facilitate equipment upgrades.

levi winslow (he / they) is a news writer based in queens, new york.

Source: GameSpot