Plant horror boss rush ARPG Perennial Order launches in September

Publisher SOEDESCO and developer Gardenfiend Games have announced a release date for Perennial Order, their new “plant horror boss rush” ARPG.

Perennial Order is launching on September 6th for Windows PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:

Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush, set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors.

Explore a mysterious world alone or with a friend, uncover a story through unusual NPCs, and cut down terrifying eldritch bosses, all in a painterly 2D style.

David vs. Goliath Combat

• Uncover a unique boss around every corner that will test you in different ways.
• Intense combat that utilizes twin stick melee controls.
• One-Hit-Death. Respawn directly at the beginning of an encounter to learn quickly from your actions; spend your time fighting rather than walking.

Captivating 2D Style

• A painterly 2D art style with a dark fantasy inspiration.
• Themes and visuals akin to the world designs of titles like Dark Souls and Princess Mononoke.
• Painstakingly crafted by 1 artist and 1 animator. We are developing the visual identity of Perennial Order through realistic, painterly techniques combined with 2D Spine animation.

Plagued by Nature

• Immerse yourself in a dreary land where unspeakable horrors roam.
• Discover Unusual NPCs and unravel more about this mysteriously beautiful world.
• Explore a rich atmosphere through sounds and score, with musical themes distinct to each boss.

Bonded Journey

• Experience the entirety of Perennial Order from start to finish with a friend.
• Local and Online Co-Op.

Key Features

• Unique Bosses | Different mechanics to adapt to. Lovecraftian and terrifying battles.
• One-Hit-Death | Every combat choice matters.
• Minimal UI | Nothing to clog up the screen to add to the atmosphere.
• Intriguing NPCs and World | A world worth exploring.
• Online and Local Co-Op | Bonded Journey mode. 2 player adventure.