PERISH
ITEM42 · 2023 · Gore, Action, Violent, Indie, Roguelite
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About PERISH
PERISH is a stylish 1-4 player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the scorched sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.
You are Amyetri, a corporeal spirit condemned to live a shadow life in the halfway realm of Purgatory. Bring an end to your suffering by initiating the Rites of Orpheus and defeating the chthonic deities that dominate your fractious path to Elysium.
You are Amyetri, a corporeal spirit condemned to live a shadow life in the halfway realm of Purgatory. Bring an end to your suffering by initiating the Rites of Orpheus and defeating the chthonic deities that dominate your fractious path to Elysium.
THE DEPRIVED INITIATE
Begin your journey with nothing but a broken sword. Only danake, the blood-soaked currency of the underworld, will afford you equipment better suited to tackling the Dismal Lords that stand between you and Elysium.RISK VERSUS REWARD
The revenant creatures of Purgatory are consumed by the same hunger for gold danake that motivates your own quest. Falling to your enemies will cause you to lose your acquired wealth. Deposit your danake in the Pantheon before you die, or continue your run to Elysium and risk losing it all.STRENGTH IN ASSEMBLY
The underworld is a lonely place. Muster up to three friends and carve a gold-soaked path to Elysium together. Deploy co-op specific gear and gadgetry to support, defend and revive each other on the perilous path towards eternal oblivion.A HERCULEAN JOURNEY
Survive the harsh environs of the scorched cliffs of Theseus, the dilapidated temples of Orpheus, and the volcanic foundries of Hephaestus. Navigate crumbling labyrinths, molten lakes of pure gold, and shattered mountains caught in the swallow of Charybdian whirlpools.THE ARMOURY OF ARES
The priestesses hold a formidable stockpile of weapons. Use your danake to gear up on powerful crowns and rings that grant the wearer significant advantages on the battlefield. Choose from a plethora of both ranged and melee weapons, then imbue your chosen armament with a host of exciting augmentations.FEATURES
- 1-4 player online co-op campaign sprawling across dilapidated temples, volcanic foundries, and ancient shipwrecks
- A series of magnificent boss fights against rare and unexplored colossal deities from ancient Greek mythology.
- More than 10 handcrafted and ornate javelins, swords, bows, and guns, each with its own unique and upgradeable offensive capabilities
- Gratuitous, brutal, blood-soaked ranged and melee combat against enemies with distinctive battle behaviors
- Morbid gladiators: enemies in PERISH are unforgiving, and as you travel further through Purgatory, you will meet a slew of enemies inspired by Ancient Greek, Roman, and Christian mythologies
- Post-launch support: free updates to the PERISH universe, with strange new enemies and even crazier weapons to play with
What Steam players say
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I'm not a fan of its Epic launcher needs :/ But it is a fun game with good gun mechanics to enjoy for a while, but due to the roguelite nature, it became repetitive really fast, and the visuals are not really distinctive to feel the progress. But it is worth it on sale just to experience the gunplay. [quote]Follow us for more stupidly fun [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45205361-Boom-Boom-Bros/] Massacres![/url] [/quote]2 found this helpful
PERISH, developed by ITEM42 and published by HandyGames, presents itself as a grim and stylized first-person shooter that merges roguelite design with a heavy dose of Greek mythological influence. From the moment the game begins, it establishes a stark and unforgiving tone, placing players in a desolate purgatorial realm where the only path forward is through relentless combat and calculated risk-taking. Rather than offering a traditional narrative-driven experience, PERISH focuses on a cyclical journey of struggle and progression, reinforcing the idea that advancement must be earned through repeated trials. The central gameplay loop revolves around venturing into hostile territories, battling waves of enemies, and collecting a currency known as danake. This resource is crucial, as it allows players to acquire stronger weapons and upgrades that improve their chances in future runs. However, the game’s defining mechanic lies in how fragile that progress is. If a player falls in battle before securing their earnings, everything accumulated during that run is lost. This creates a constant tension between greed and caution, encouraging players to weigh their decisions carefully. The r…1 found this helpful
I had a great time playing this game with friends and still check in on it occasionally to see if any updates have been released. Unfortunately, it appears that the developers have discontinued support, and no further updates are expected. That said, the game does offer a solid and at times quite challenging experience. For its current state, I would recommend purchasing it on sale or at a reduced price, as the full price of $20 feels difficult to justify without ongoing support. Overall, I can still recommend it based on the enjoyment I had while playing—at least while it lasted. Fittingly, much like its title suggests, the game seems to have quietly perished.1 found this helpful
It was a fun mindless shooter/slasher to zoom through repeatedly for unlocks. All of the weapons feel pretty good to use except the zeus fingers those felt so bad I didn't bother even unlocking their skill everything else felt nice though even before fully unlocking.
https://youtu.be/Kmaex6Whd6M Highly dependent on other players to split enemy attention leaves the empty servers putting solo players in an unbalanced situation.
Such a sick game! If you like Doom, Serious Sam etc, don't even think about it...buy it NOW!
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