Info about Serpent's Gaze: Official game description: **Serpent’s Gaze** is a punishing **1-4 player co-op** third-person action game where you fight tough enemies and relentless bosses, all while uncovering the secrets of an ancient desert. **\- SOULSLIKE COMBAT WITH A ROGUELIKE TWIST -** ------------------------------------------------ Choose your favorite weapon and fight tough enemies in heavy, tactical combat, with a plethora of different upgrade possibilities. Fight your way through handcrafted levels, and face the bosses – as many times as you need. **\- PLAY AS A TEAM, OR FACE THE CHALLENGES ALONE -** ----------------------------------------------------- With support for up to 4 players, you can face the challenges of the world together with your teammates, or play at your own pace alone.  **\- GATHER BLESSINGS AND CHOOSE YOUR PLAYSTYLE -** --------------------------------------------------- As you progress through levels, you find upgrades along the way – blessings from strange deities, gifts from your patron and strange relics to utilize in your pilgrimage. Choose wisely and explore endless builds and strategies. **\- GET CURSED BY THE GODS, AND ADAPT TO NEW CHALLENGES -** ------------------------------------------------------------ The Curse system introduces random variables every run – everything from minibosses hunting you, to environmental hazards that keep new runs fresh and challenging. The Awareness system brings even more challenges, making each successful run progressively harder. **\- EXPLORE AN ANCIENT DESERT AND ITS MYSTERIES -**  ----------------------------------------------------- Battle through imposing environments inhabited by different factions. The desert and ruins belong to the nomadic Majin, while the city with its cathedrals is inhabited by the proud Attar’Esh. **\- UNCOVER THE INTENT OF YOUR CREATOR -** ------------------------------------------- You are a scion – brought to life by the withering tree god Magnolia, with the sole purpose of vanquishing the opposing gods and usurpers who currently rule the lands. There is only one way to make the desert bloom again - violence. Release date: May 25, 2026 Categories: Soulslike Combat, Roguelike, Cooperative Multiplayer, Character Progression, Weapon Customization, Boss Fights, Exploration, Action RPG - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $10.00 - $15.00 - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users find the game to be good value for its price, especially when on sale. The mentions of the game being cheap and worth the price suggest that the community considers the fair price to be around the sale price of 1,710 yen, which is approximately $12 USD. The general sentiment is that the game is affordable and worth purchasing at this price point. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: 3.0h - Story completion: N/A - Session length: 1.8h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect mentions of playtime metrics. '1ランは1時間以上掛かります' suggests that a single session or run takes over an hour, indicating a session length. '1マップを最後まで行くと、ソロマルチ共に1時間45分程でした' further supports the session length and provides insight into the time required for significant progress in the game. 'This worked out to roughly 3 hours of gameplay' gives a total playtime for a certain amount of content, which can be used to estimate game completion time. '3人ボス4体を走破しきれば1ランクリア' suggests that completing a certain number of bosses results in a rank clear, which can be part of the endgame content. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game has a rough solo experience initially but becomes significantly more enjoyable and addictive in co-op mode. - Stance: Fun then drops - Anchor: Co-op mode - Time to anchor: 0h 15m - Friction: solo scaling issues; repetitive gameplay; unimpactful rewards - Unlock drivers: playing with friends; experimenting with different builds - Conditions: co-op mode; multiplayer runs; dynamic builds - Player Archetypes: - Social Build Experimenter (buy) - Motivation: Enjoying the game with friends and experimenting with different builds. - Playstyle: Cooperative and experimental, focusing on multiplayer runs and build variety. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: フロムゲー好き; Soulslike fan - Reference games: Dark Souls; Elden Ring - Co-op Enthusiast (sale) - Motivation: Enjoying the game primarily in multiplayer due to balance and difficulty issues in solo play. - Playstyle: Cooperative, focusing on multiplayer to overcome the game's challenges. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: Co-op player; Soulslike fan - Reference games: Dark Souls; Elden Ring - Challenge Seeker (buy) - Motivation: Seeking challenge and variety in gameplay through different builds and upgrades. - Playstyle: Experimental and dynamic, focusing on the diversity of builds and the challenges they present. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: Soulslike fan; Challenge seeker - Reference games: Elden Ring; Dark Souls Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Variety in gameplay styles and builds (weight 0.81): The game offers multiple play styles, builds, and a variety of weapons and roles, keeping the gameplay dynamic and replayable. - Well-optimized and polished (weight 0.8): The game is noted for its optimization, smooth performance, and overall polish, even in its early access stage. - Unique blend of Souls-like and roguelite (weight 0.77): The game is praised for its successful fusion of Souls-like and roguelite elements, appealing to fans of both genres. - Impressive art and sound design (weight 0.75): The artwork, art style, and music are frequently highlighted as standout features of the game. - Co-op gameplay is highly enjoyable (weight 0.68): Many players highlight the fun and engaging experience of playing the game in co-op mode with friends. - Combat system is satisfying (weight 0.66): Players appreciate the combat system for being smooth, solid, and challenging in a satisfying way. - Game shows great potential (weight 0.56): Reviewers frequently mention that the game is promising and has a lot of potential for future development. - Engaging level design (weight 0.38): Players appreciate the well-designed levels and the engaging gameplay loop. - Enjoyable and recommended (weight 0.26): Many players express that they enjoyed the game and would recommend it to others. - Diverse enemy types (weight 0.18): The game features a variety of enemy types, adding to the gameplay experience. Common complaints: - High difficulty (weight 0.45): The game is noted for its high difficulty, particularly with bosses and solo play. - Limited healing options (weight 0.31): The game offers limited ways for players to heal or recover health. - Unimpactful rewards (weight 0.31): Rewards in the game feel limited and unimpactful, reducing player motivation. - Limited content (weight 0.26): The game is still in early access with limited content and replayability. - Attack mechanics issues (weight 0.25): Attacks sometimes miss or feel unclear, especially with remote attacks. - Weak combat feedback (weight 0.25): Players report weak feedback from skills and weapons, affecting combat satisfaction. - Lack of parrying (weight 0.25): There is no parrying or counterattack system, which players feel is missing. - Combat needs improvement (weight 0.25): Combat mechanics and feedback need overall improvement. - Presence of bugs (weight 0.25): The game has various bugs that need fixing. - Rolling and blocking problems (weight 0.24): There are issues with rolling and blocking mechanics. - Text overflow and translation issues (weight 0.24): There are text overflow issues and unnatural Japanese translations. - Sparse levels (weight 0.24): Levels are noted to be sparse and empty. - No action cancellation (weight 0.19): Players cannot cancel or interrupt actions, such as attacks, with rolls or blocks. - Low-quality graphics and animations (weight 0.19): Graphics and animations are criticized for being low-quality and stiff. - Sound design issues (weight 0.18): Sounds in the game need reworking and improvement. - Long gameplay sessions (weight 0.18): Gameplay sessions are noted to be long, especially for single maps. - Weak critical builds (weight 0.18): Critical hit builds feel weak and unimpactful. - Slow weapon speed (weight 0.18): Some weapons, like the ultra greatsword, are too slow. - Limited matchmaking (weight 0.18): Matchmaking is limited to friends only, lacking broader options. - Similar character appearances (weight 0.18): Character appearances and skins lack uniqueness. - Progression blocked by bosses (weight 0.11): Players cannot progress without defeating bosses, which can be frustrating. - Imprecise dodging (weight 0.11): Dodging mechanics are reported to be imprecise. - No shield mechanic (weight 0.11): There is no shield mechanic in the game, which players feel is missing. - No ranged class (weight 0.11): The game lacks a ranged class option for players. - Enemy scaling issues (weight 0.11): Enemies become stronger after defeating bosses, which can feel unfair. - Recovery item scarcity (weight 0.11): There are limited recovery items and methods available. - Weapon balance issues (weight 0.11): Some weapons have mismatched firepower and motion speed, affecting balance. - Boss needs rework (weight 0.11): Specific bosses, like the Bull boss, need reworking. - Camera shake issues (weight 0.11): Heavy camera shakes cause motion sickness for some players. - Melee-focused combat (weight 0.11): Combat is primarily melee-focused, lacking variety. - Broken enemy attacks (weight 0.11): Some enemy attacks are broken and hard to dodge. - Interruption of charged attacks (weight 0.11): Charged attacks can be interrupted, leading to frustration. - Lack of power-up selections (weight 0.11): There are limited options for power-ups and selections. - UI needs improvement (weight 0.11): The user interface could use some work and improvement. - Immediate enemy attacks (weight 0.11): Enemies attack immediately, giving players little time to react. - Repetitive runs (weight 0.11): Runs in the game get repetitive over time. - Multiplayer balance issues (weight 0.11): The game feels more balanced towards multiplayer, making solo play difficult. - Progression feels less present (weight 0.11): Progression in the game feels less present and impactful. - Vast and empty areas (weight 0.11): Areas in the game are either too vast for the amount of enemies or feel empty. - No loot from destructibles (weight 0.1): Destructible elements in the game do not drop any loot. - Lack of randomness (weight 0.1): The game lacks randomness, making it feel predictable. - Slow game progression (weight 0.1): Game progression is noted to be slow. - Lack of roguelike excitement (weight 0.1): The game lacks the exciting highs typical of roguelike games. - Unclear target switching (weight 0.1): It is unclear how to switch targets during combat. - Lack of female avatar options (weight 0.1): There is a lack of female avatar or armor options. - Unclear buff elements (weight 0.1): Buff elements in the game need to be more understandable. - Recovery relic treatment (weight 0.1): The treatment of recovery relics needs improvement. - Simpler compared to similar games (weight 0.1): Gameplay is simpler compared to similar games like 'Nightreign'. - Underpowered seeds (weight 0.1): Some seeds in the game are underpowered. - Washed-out textures (weight 0.1): Some textures in the game are washed out. - Low blood gain (weight 0.1): Players gain low blood from enemies, affecting progression. - Difficulty reviving friends (weight 0.1): It is difficult to revive friends during boss battles. - Limited RNG mitigation (weight 0.1): There are limited ways to mitigate randomness in the game. - Item drop issues (weight 0.1): There are minor issues with item drops in the game. - Underwhelming encounters (weight 0.1): Some encounters in the game are underwhelming. Gameplay feedback: - Roguelite and Souls-like elements (weight 0.97): The game combines roguelite mechanics with Souls-like elements, creating a challenging and dynamic gameplay experience. Players appreciate the progression systems and the blend of these genres. - Combat mechanics and variety (weight 0.9): The combat system is challenging and rewarding, with a variety of builds, classes, and weapons. Players appreciate the diversity and customization options available. - Progression and unlock systems (weight 0.77): Players enjoy the progression systems, including dungeon progression, skill and item systems, and unlocking new weapons and skills. These elements add depth and replayability to the game. - Co-op and multiplayer support (weight 0.61): The game offers both solo and cooperative gameplay, including 4-player co-op. This feature enhances the multiplayer experience and provides flexibility in how players can enjoy the game. - Character and weapon customization (weight 0.53): Players enjoy the character and weapon customization options, which allow for a personalized gaming experience. This includes various builds and scaling options for weapons. - Difficulty and enemy variety (weight 0.37): The game offers higher difficulty levels and randomized enemy placement, providing a challenging experience. Players appreciate the variety and unpredictability of enemy encounters. - Visuals and aesthetics (weight 0.18): The game features impressive visuals and effects, contributing to its overall aesthetic appeal. Players find the design elements visually engaging. - Replayability and addictive gameplay (weight 0.18): The game is praised for its replayability and addictive nature, encouraging players to return and explore different aspects of the game. Performance notes: - Game is well optimized (weight 0.52): The game is praised for being extremely well optimized and running smoothly on various systems, including older PCs. It is noted for not being demanding on the system and providing stable performance. - High frame rate support (weight 0.19): The game supports high frame rates, specifically mentioned is 120fps support. This contributes to a smooth gaming experience. - Stable multiplayer experience (weight 0.11): The multiplayer mode is noted for having no lag, providing a stable online gaming experience. Recommendations: - Highly recommended game (weight 0.41): Many players highly recommend this game, citing it as a good purchase, especially when played with friends. - Accessible to new players (weight 0.11): The game is recommended for players new to the Soulslike genre, suggesting it is accessible and enjoyable for beginners. - Random player joining (weight 0.11): The game allows random players to join, adding a dynamic and social element to the gameplay. Other player notes: No miscpoints Emotions: - Excitement (weight 0.16): Players are thrilled by the game's varied mechanics, builds, and multiplayer experiences. The potential for future updates and the depth of the RPG system also contribute significantly to this excitement. - Excited (weight 0.12): The anticipation for future development and updates is a major source of excitement. Players are also looking forward to new features like random matching and continuing to play with others. - Happy (weight 0.11): Players are happy with the enjoyable mechanics and the fun of exploring and unlocking new builds. The multiplayer experience, both in single-player and co-op modes, adds to this happiness. - Satisfaction (weight 0.09): The game's difficulty, weapon balance, and strong souls foundation provide a satisfying experience. Players also appreciate the game's value for the price and its combat system. - Frustration (weight 0.08): Long gameplay sessions with limited recovery resources and issues with boss fights and motion sickness cause frustration. Additionally, solo play balance and interrupted charged attacks contribute to this emotion. - Satisfied (weight 0.07): Players feel satisfied with the solid gameplay foundation and diverse builds. The polished mechanics and good combat mechanics also play a significant role. - Frustrated (weight 0.05): Lack of progression and loot, along with performance issues and high difficulty, lead to frustration. Difficulty navigating without a mini-map adds to this sentiment. - Hopeful (weight 0.05): Players are hopeful about future updates and improvements. They expect developers to fix issues and add more content, enhancing the game's development. - Enjoyment (weight 0.05): Enjoyment comes from the solo experience and FromSoftware-like gameplay. Playing with friends also significantly enhances the enjoyment. - Positive (weight 0.05): Players have a positive outlook due to the enjoyment of the game's variety and mechanics. The combat and co-op modes are particularly appreciated. - Disappointment (weight 0.02): Disappointment stems from poor animations and gameplay feel. Weapon feedback is also a significant issue contributing to this emotion. - Disappointed (weight 0.01): Comparison with other games and low-budget graphics lead to disappointment. Players feel the game falls short in these areas. - Love (weight 0.01): Players love the game due to the good gameplay and active developers. The continuous support and updates from the developers are highly appreciated. - Nostalgic (weight 0.01): The similarities to FromSoftware games evoke a sense of nostalgia. Players who enjoy FromSoftware titles find this game reminiscent of those experiences.}