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PERISH

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

PERISH is a stylish 1-4 player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the black 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.

Global score

72/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Engaging and challenging combat
    • Strong cooperative multiplayer
    • Immersive greek mythology setting
    • Satisfying progression and unlocks
    • Active and responsive developers

    Cons

    • Repetitive map layouts and objectives
    • Some bugs and crashes reported
    • Enemy spawn mechanics can be frustrating
    • Limited weapon variety impact beyond daggers
    • No sprint and some clunky controls

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose weapons, upgrades, and cards to customize their playstyle, though some progression elements are fixed."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game offers challenging combat requiring skillful dodging, blocking, and weapon mastery; players report satisfying progression and skill development."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes leaderboards and co-op multiplayer, but competition is not the main focus; more about personal and group progression."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players engage in repeated runs with progression persistence, showing strong motivation to keep playing despite some bugs."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Co-op multiplayer up to 4 players is a highlight, with teamwork emphasized; many reviews praise playing with friends."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize builds via weapon upgrades, cards, and equipment, but map layouts and objectives are mostly static."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Emphasis on cooperative play and shared progression; no evidence of dominating or controlling others aggressively."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a challenging, immersive fantasy experience to escape real life, supported by atmospheric setting and music."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different weapons, cards, and builds; however, map and objective variety is limited, reducing novelty."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some secrets and lore encourage exploration, but maps are static and repeated, limiting discovery."

    • Expression
      2

      "Players customize weapons and builds, but no mention of avatar or environment personalization."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strongly themed around Greek mythology and underworld fantasy, with imaginative enemies, weapons, and setting."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Community and multiplayer cooperation are important; players enjoy shared experiences and social interaction."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and improve through repeated runs and unlocks."

    • Health
      -4

      "Game is a sedentary FPS experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active focus and continuous engagement due to fast-paced combat and enemy spawns."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Some social interaction in co-op, but no evidence of close emotional relationships or intimacy."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Players cooperate without strong leadership roles; teamwork is balanced and shared."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong progression system with unlockable weapons, upgrades, and persistent currency motivates players."

    • Relaxation
      -1

      "Game is challenging and tense, with some players enjoying the thrill rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual style, satisfying combat feedback, and metal soundtrack provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      1

      "Leaderboards and achievements exist but social recognition is not a major focus."

    • Story
      3

      "Lore and narrative elements exist and are appreciated, though gameplay is more action-focused."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players plan builds, weapon choices, and tactics to overcome enemies and objectives."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Fast-paced combat, enemy spawns, and risk-reward mechanics create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      3

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price, especially given the small development team and content."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves melee and ranged attacks against enemies, with emphasis on destruction and combat."

    • Survival
      4

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources to progress through challenging levels."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026