A punishing soulslike in a dying desert
Serpent's Gaze is a third-person action game with heavy, tactical combat. You pick a weapon and fight through handcrafted levels filled with tough enemies and relentless bosses, of which you can fight as many times as you need. As a scion created by the withering tree god Magnolia, your purpose is to destroy the gods and usurpers ruling the land and make the desert bloom again through violence. The world is split between the desert and ruins of the nomadic Majin and the cathedrals of the city-dwelling Attar'Esh.
Playing together with your group
The game supports up to 4 players, so your group can tackle the challenges of the world as a team or split off to play at your own pace. Combat is built around facing the same tough enemies and bosses, so coordinating your approach matters. Since it is an online co-op game, you can gather your friends and work through the pilgrimage together.
Adapting to each run
Progression brings upgrades in the form of blessings from strange deities, gifts from your patron, and relics to use on your journey, letting you build different strategies. The Curse system adds random variables every run, such as minibosses hunting you or environmental hazards, while the Awareness system makes each successful run progressively harder. Expect a difficult experience that asks you to adapt as you go.