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Perp Games The Relic: First Guardian Action RPG (PS5)

An action RPG where attacking costs nothing and stamina is spent only on the split-second defense that keeps you alive

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Overview

The Relic: First Guardian sets itself apart with a combat system that flips the usual stamina economy on its head. Attacks cost zero resources, so you can unleash an unstoppable onslaught and strike continuously, while your stamina gauge is spent strictly on high-stakes defence — dodging and blocking. High-power magic sits on cooldowns and a dedicated meter, adding a third layer to the moment-to-moment decisions. The pitch is simple: attack without limits, defend with absolute precision. It's aimed at players who want aggressive, expressive combat but still crave the tension of a well-timed dodge, and it plays out across the shattered, semi-open realm of Arsilthus.

That world is built for wanderers. Arsilthus is a vast, interconnected realm of forgotten ruins, hidden dungeons, and atmospheric landscapes, and it saves its ancient artifacts, secret encounters, and lost lore for Guardians willing to stray off the beaten path. The headline challenge is a gauntlet of up to 80 tragic bosses, each a mythic encounter framed as a dark, standalone folktale bound to a sorrowful history that only ultimate victory can lay to rest. No two legends fight alike. On the practical side, you command five weapon masteries — Sword & Shield, Battle Staff, Daggers, Two-Handed Weapons, or the Longsword — with not a single duplicate weapon to find, meaning every item is bespoke and tied to its own past. Ancient skill trees powered by relic energy let you channel forgotten power into game-changing passives and spectacular ultimate abilities, turning your arsenal into a personal collection of living legends.

Key Features

Fast Paced Brutal Combat - The Relic approaches combat differently - delivering freedom in attack, intensity in survival. Unleash an unstoppable onslaught with attacks that cost zero resources, allowing you to strike continuously with relentless creativity and consistency. Your stamina gauge is reserved strictly for high-stakes defence like dodging and blocking, while high-power magic operates on cooldowns and a dedicated meter. Attack without limits, defend with absolute precision.

Explore a Shattered, Semi-Open World - Traverse a vast, interconnected realm filled with forgotten ruins, hidden dungeons, and atmospheric landscapes. The world of Arsilthus rewards curious Guardians who venture off the beaten path with ancient artifacts, secret encounters, and pieces of lost lore buried deep within its ruined regions.

Confront Up to 80 Tragic Bosses - Step into battle against up to 80 mythic encounters - each a dark, standalone folktale brought to life, bound to a tragic lore that can only be laid to rest through ultimate victory. Adapt or perish: no two legends fight alike, and a strategy that slays one nightmare offers no guarantee of surviving the next.

Weapons Woven with Narrative - Command five distinct weapon masteries: Sword & Shield, Battle Staff, Daggers, Two-Handed Weapons, or the Longsword. Without a single duplicate weapon to be found - every single item is a bespoke, one-of-a-kind creation with its own tragic history. Discovering a new blade means uncovering a piece of the world's past, transforming your arsenal into a personal collection of living legends.

Master Ancient Weapon Skill Trees - Forge a deeper bond with your chosen armoury through specialised skill trees powered by relic energy. Channel forgotten power into game-changing passives alongside awe-striking, visually spectacular ultimate abilities.

Specifications

Title
The Relic: First Guardian
Publisher
Perp Games
Platform
PlayStation 5
Genre
Action RPG
World
Shattered, semi-open realm of Arsilthus
Bosses
Up to 80 tragic, standalone encounters
Weapon Masteries
Sword & Shield, Battle Staff, Daggers, Two-Handed, Longsword
Weapon Design
No duplicates — every weapon is one-of-a-kind
Progression
Weapon skill trees powered by relic energy
Combat
Zero-resource attacks; stamina for defence; magic on cooldown

Frequently Asked Questions

Attacks cost zero resources so you can strike continuously, while your stamina gauge is reserved strictly for dodging and blocking. High-power magic runs on cooldowns and its own dedicated meter.
The game features up to 80 tragic bosses, each presented as a dark standalone folktale. No two fight alike, so a strategy that beats one offers no guarantee against the next.
You command five distinct masteries: Sword & Shield, Battle Staff, Daggers, Two-Handed Weapons, and the Longsword. There are no duplicate weapons — every item is a bespoke, one-of-a-kind creation.
It's a shattered, semi-open and interconnected realm rather than fully open. Venturing off the beaten path rewards you with ancient artifacts, secret encounters, and pieces of lost lore.
Yes. The world of Arsilthus rewards curious Guardians with ancient artifacts, hidden dungeons, secret encounters, and buried lore tucked deep within its ruined regions.
Each weapon has specialised skill trees powered by relic energy. You can channel that power into game-changing passive abilities alongside visually spectacular ultimate abilities.