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TL;DR
Very stylized, very fast-paced, first-person action roguelike where you farm to powerup.
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It’s a first-person roguelike game that focuses heavily on quick movement and fast ranged and hack-and-slash combat. It features farming mechanics which is the primary method in which the player powers up during the roguelike run.
The core loop sees the player leave their farm, which is a safe central hub, in order to search for seeds that are scattered around the level. The seeds come in a variety of types and can be extracted from large plants, which are usually guarded by enemies or linked to some environmental puzzle, although they can also just be found on their own.
Once the seeds are obtained and the player deems the current excursion a success, they can return back to the farm to plant the seeds, harvest the crops, and grow in strength, after which they initiate another venture out from the farm. Ideally this time, they go farther than before and take on more challenging enemies.
Combat and locomotion is primarily performed using the main Scythe tool, but it is also used for foraging and farming. There are also several other tools that are used for combat or locomotion — but you’ll have to find out what those are yourself! There are tons of other secrets and upgrades the player can unlock while exploring the Calamity!