The WhatsNext verdict
Perennial Order is a striking, unusually focused boss rush for players who want memorable handcrafted fights wrapped in beautiful, haunting plant horror. Its severe one-hit structure rewards patience, but it has little to offer anyone seeking a broad action RPG.
What it does best
A grotesque botanical world with an unforgettable visual identity
Fifteen handcrafted bosses that constantly reinvent the fight
Haunting plant horror that sustains its spell
Music that turns every doomed garden into a lament
What might put you off
One-hit deaths and boss-rush repetition
Limited traditional exploration
The setup
What you are walking into
Perennial Order is an atmospheric One-Hit-Death Boss Rush, set in a verdant Dark Age world. Explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or with a friend. Slay nature-infested horrors, creatures, and titans, all in a painterly 2D style.
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