SOEDESCO has announced that it is collaborating with Gardenfiend Games for an upcoming horror game. As part of the new partnership, SOEDESCO will be the new publisher for the upcoming action-adventure horror title Perennial Order which is slated to release in 2023. Gardenfiend Games is an indie developer based in Perennial Order is their first project.
Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush game that is set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors. The game can be played solo or with friends as you uncover a story through unusual NPCs and cut down terrifying eldritch bosses all in a painterly 2D world style. Gameplay features twin-stick melee controls and also has one-hit-death which respawns you at the start of the encounter to try it out again.
Commenting on the new partnership, Gardenfiend Games commented:
We have been working on our passion project for over a year. It’s our debut game in a niche genre, but SOEDESCO saw the potential in us and our project. It was clear that SOEDESCO shared our excitement for the world we are creating. Our team is working hard to make something amazing for the fans of the boss rush and horror genres. With SOEDESCO’s support, the team will be able to fully realize our vision for Perennial Order. We’re confident that with their expertise and wonderful talent, they will be a fantastic partner for us.
SOEDESCO’s Business Development Manager Bas de Jonge also added:
We’re beyond excited to join forces with Gardenfiends Games. The amount of passion they have for what they do is truly inspiring, and together, SOEDESCO and Gardenfiend Games will make this title the best it can be.
Key features of Perennial Order include:
- Unique Bosses | Different mechanics to adapt to. Lovecraftian and terrifying battles.
- One-Hit-Death | Every combat choice matters. Yeah
- Limited UI | Nothing to clog up the screen to add to the atmosphere.
- Intriguing NPCs and World | A world worth exploring.
- Weather System | Reactive environment to changing weather.
- Online and Local Co-Op | Bonded Journey mode. 2 player adventure.
If Perennial Order interests you, you can check out the Steam page for the game and even add it to your wishlist. The developer describes the game as Hollow Knight meets Titan Souls.
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