There are some minor quality-of-life changes that could be made to make the game even better, but it's still one of the best games of the year regardless, especially when played in co-op.

An interesting mashup of genres, ultimately creating an experience that can stand alongside even the best Soulslikes.

Remnant: From the Ashes is, in all honesty, a breath of fresh air. A solid and alluring co-op action RPG with a good lot of innovations. Don’t call it a “souls-like with guns”, it’s much more than that.

From the Ashes is a brilliant game that takes what is good about Soulsborne and combines it with a satisfying co-op shooter.

A flawed but fascinating hybrid, Remnant: From the Ashes is a looter-shooter charged with potential.

At its best, this hybrid between Dark Souls and Left 4 Dead delivers a solid third person shooter experience that excels when played along with a friend or two. The dull storytelling and some questionable decisions regarding loot and the upgrade system prevent this good game become even greater.

Even when the game isn’t actively shooting itself in the foot, it never entirely succeeds.