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The game is set in the land of fumes, where "machine-like artificial life forms" called Homunculi are built to serve the kingdom. These Homunculi have become corrupted from an underground toxic gas, causing them to become violent and insane. The protagonist Lilac is an “Attuner” with the ability to purify corrupted Homunculi. Lilac teams up with a Homunculi named Nola and sets out to rescue the kingdom. |
''Ender Magnolia'' takes place decades after its predecessor ''Ender Lilies'' in the same world. The game is set in the land of fumes, where "machine-like artificial life forms" called Homunculi are built to serve the kingdom. These Homunculi have become corrupted from an underground toxic gas, causing them to become violent and insane. The protagonist Lilac is an “Attuner” with the ability to purify corrupted Homunculi. Lilac teams up with a Homunculi named Nola and sets out to rescue the kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Romano|first1=Sal|title=ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights sequel ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist announced for Switch |
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| Publisher(s) | Binary Haze Interactive |
| Composer(s) | Mili |
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| Genre(s) | Metroidvania |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a 2024 Metroidvania video game developed by Adglobe and Live Wire and published by Binary Haze Interactive. It is a sequel to the developers' previous game Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, which released in 2021.
Plot
Ender Magnolia takes place decades after its predecessor Ender Lilies in the same world. The game is set in the land of fumes, where "machine-like artificial life forms" called Homunculi are built to serve the kingdom. These Homunculi have become corrupted from an underground toxic gas, causing them to become violent and insane. The protagonist Lilac is an “Attuner” with the ability to purify corrupted Homunculi. Lilac teams up with a Homunculi named Nola and sets out to rescue the kingdom.[1]
Gameplay
Development
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist was announced for Nintendo Switch with a trailer on February 21, 2024 during a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase.[2] It was later also confirmed for release on Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5.[3]
Release
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist was released in early access on Steam on March 25, 2024.[4]
Reception
Reviewing the early access version on PC, Ryan Radcliff from RPGamer commented, "Ender Magnolia feels like it will be a strong follow-up, and fans that want to enjoy challenging battles with tons of variety, along with fun rewards for exploration, should definitely mark this game on their wishlists."[5] Chris Shive of Hardcore Gamer also had favorable impressions of the early access version, citing quality of life improvements over the previous game.[6] Game Informer's Marcus Stewart praised the game's art direction and combat, while commenting that the lore is was "interesting."[7]
References
- ^ Romano, Sal (February 21, 2024). "ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights sequel ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist announced for Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Serin, Kaan (February 24, 2024). "This indie Metroidvania sequel is looking just as incredible (and melancholy) after a 3 year gap". GamesRadar+. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Sinha, Ravi (February 26, 2024). "Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is Also Coming to PS5, PS4, PC, and Xbox Series X/S". GamingBolt. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Castle, Katharine (February 27, 2024). "The sequel to acclaimed Metroidvania Ender Lilies gets PC early access release". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Radcliff, Ryan (April 7, 2024). "Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Early Access Impression". RPGamer. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Shive, Chris (April 4, 2024). "Ender Magnolia: Bloom in Mist Hints at a Bleak, Beautiful Journey". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Stewart, Marcus (March 26, 2024). "Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist: New Gameplay Today". Game Informer. Retrieved April 8, 2024.