
Release Date: February 2, 2023
Dynamic FPS in which we play as a soul trying to leave the gloomy Purgatory. In Perish we eliminate hordes of enemies inspired by mythical creatures and gain increasingly powerful equipment. Game allows to play solo or in co-op mode.
Perish is a dynamic FPS developed mainly for multiplayer gameplay. It was developed by an independent British studio ITEM42 and published by HandyGames.
Perish takes us on a journey to a place called Purgatory. It's a dark, gloomy land, as if suspended between the world of the living and the paradise known as Elysium. During the game we play as a tormented soul, who takes part in a bloody ritual, trying to find a way to salvation.
In Perish we observe the action from a first person perspective (FPP). The gameplay is mainly about eliminating hordes of enemies, inspired by creatures from various myths. Apart from minor adversaries appearing in mass quantities, much more powerful bosses stand on our way. Dynamic battles take place in different corners of Purgatory. We are talking about ruined temples, volcanic cliffs or huge forges, as well as gigantic labyrinths and lakes filled with liquid gold.
We start the game equipped only with a chipped sword. However, as we eliminate hordes of enemies we gain danake, which is the local currency. Obtained money we can spend on buying more powerful equipment or improving the one we already have. With time, we get more and more sophisticated tools of murder - we're talking about both cold weapons (like axes and javelins) and firearms (like machine guns, rifles and revolvers). Our combat potential is also increased by crowns and rings, which provide us with various additional advantages.
No matter how powerful we are, during the game we have to be constantly on guard. After death on the battlefield we lose all the riches we have gained. Fortunately, nothing stands in the way of the use of deposits and in this way secure the accumulated goods.
Although Perish can be played solo, the game is designed for cooperative gameplay between three players. In co-op mode, players can resurrect each other, as well as use special gadgets and weapons.
Perish runs on Unreal Engine 4 technology. The graphic design was kept in a dark style, enhanced by sparse colours and lighting of the locations. The whole presents a high level of quality. Weapon models and enemy models, rich in detail, are especially impressive, as is the detailed environment.
Platforms:
PC Windows February 2, 2023
PlayStation 4 April 15, 2024
Xbox One April 15, 2024
PlayStation 5 April 15, 2024
Xbox Series X/S April 15, 2024
Developer: ITEM42
Publisher: THQ Nordic Mobile / HandyGames
Age restrictions: 16+
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System Requirements for Perish Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 270X or better, 16 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 5700 XT or better, 16 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Perish Video Game.
GamingTrend: 75 / 100 by Jackson Lustberg
Overall, Perish is a game that achieves conceptual brilliance and incorporates it down to the finest detail in many areas. Unfortunately, it stumbles when it comes to the execution. Some poor gameplay decisions hold it back, notably enemy design and spawn rates. It's entirely possible that with future updates, the game will heal its scars, but for now, they run deep, blemishing the gameplay; yet, the aesthetics remain immaculate.
Wccftech: 6 / 10 by Ule Lopez
Perish is a game that can accomplish its objectives but requires a lot more polishing. The game offers a great way for up to four players to enjoy a shooter experience in which you can face off against several hellish creatures cooperatively. While those are definite pluses, the aforementioned issues can take players away from the experience.
Gameffine: by Jay Krishnan
Despite all these complaints, the boys and I found ourselves playing the game non-stop until 3 in the morning. There’s something oddly satisfying in the gameplay loop that makes you return for more. Most of the game’s shortcomings can be easily fixed by patches and content updates. Speaking about patches, the fourth one just dropped as I was writing this review. The patch increases enemy spawns, made an enemy less spongy and introduced a slew of bugfixes. So yeah, I see Perish becoming a sleeper hit among the co-op crowd if this keeps up. Plus, the reasonable price-point is also a boon. But… I’m not sure if I can recommend the game at its current state wholeheartedly. There’s fun to be had with friends, but your mileage will vary significantly. A safe bet would be to keep an eye on this one.
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