Perennial Order
Last updated: 2025-03-25
- Unique, engaging boss designs define the experience.
- Excellent, well-balanced co-op enhances the gameplay.
- Intense, fair one-hit death mechanic adds tension.
- Unique, immersive art style creates atmosphere.
- Final boss: uninspired, frustrating, and RNG-heavy.
- Tedious backtracking due to lack of fast travel.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 467
- Helpful reviews
- 79%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 21%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 90%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 10%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1167
- Negative points
- 393
- Gameplay points
- 161
- Perf. points
- 21
- Rec. points
- 279
- Misc points
- 44
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Unique, engaging boss designs | The game features unique and well-designed boss encounters that are mechanically varied, visually distinct, and require different strategies. Boss fights are a core strength, offering a balanced challenge and rewarding experience. | 95% |
| Excellent, well-balanced co-op mode | Co-op mode is a standout feature, seamlessly integrated and enhancing the overall experience. It allows for strategic collaboration and shared enjoyment, without making the game dependent on it. | 95% |
| Intense, fair one-hit death | The game's one-hit death mechanic creates intense, high-stakes combat encounters that demand precision and strategic play. Quick respawns and the absence of tedious runbacks mitigate potential frustration, respecting the player's time. | 93% |
| Unique, immersive art style | The game boasts a unique and captivating art style, often described as a dark, gothic, or plant-based aesthetic. This, combined with detailed world-building and lore, creates an immersive and memorable experience. | 61% |
| Fluid, deep combat system | The combat system is fluid, responsive, and offers depth through various abilities and build options. The 'instincts' system adds an extra layer of customization and strategic decision-making. | 12% |
| Amazing, atmospheric soundtrack | The game features an exceptional soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and intensifies combat encounters. The music dynamically adapts to the gameplay, creating a more immersive experience. | 9% |
| Soulslike elements, unique identity | The game incorporates elements of the Soulslike genre, such as challenging combat and a dark atmosphere, while still maintaining its own unique identity. The comparison is primarily in art style and world-building. | 8% |
| Intriguing story and lore | The game features an intriguing story and lore that is revealed gradually through characters, journal entries, and the environment. This adds depth and engagement to the overall experience. | 8% |
| Unique co-op death mechanic | The game features a unique co-op death mechanic where a dead player can still assist their living teammate. This enhances the co-op experience by allowing the deceased player to remain engaged and contribute to the fight. | 4% |
| Satisfying critical hits/feedback | The game provides satisfying feedback through well-timed critical hits and impactful sound design. This enhances the overall sense of accomplishment and engagement. | 3% |