The recent Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase introduced ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, a follow-up to 2021’s ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights.
Just like its predecessor, ENDER MAGNOLIA is a Metroidvania game (read: 2D action RPG with a focus on nonlinear exploration). It’s due out for Nintendo Switch sometime in 2024. Check out the trailer below.
Judging by the trailer, it seems Ender Magnolia will retain the same moody vibe the original had. Here’s some information straight from publisher Binary Haze Interactive.
Decades after the Rain of Death, a new journey begins in the Land of Fumes, where mystical powers lie beneath the earth. The kingdom’s desire for conquest led to the creation of the Homunculi, machine-like artificial life forms prepared to execute the king’s will. A recent resource-harvesting mission gone awry caused toxic vapors to emerge from underground, driving both man and machine to feral madness.
As the Homonculi devolve into dangerous creatures, guide Lilac –- an “Attuner” with the power to purify those infected by the fumes — on a quest to save the kingdom. With the help of friendly machines and spirits who fight in Lilac’s stead, fend off mechanized legions of lunging carcasses, cannonball-firing corpses and chainsaw-wielding goblins terrorizing the land.
Turn foes into friends by exorcizing corruption from enemy bosses. Wield their powers to add 30 different abilities to Lilac’s combat repertoire in an enhanced battle system where she can equip up to four special abilities at once. Improve Lilac’s odds of surviving this hunt for lost memories by leveling up attack strength, HP, and armor.
Explore the depths, heights and far corners of the kingdom for lore-filled relics. Collect and trade gold for upgraded items at the Blacksmith’s storefront. Combine story fragments from the kingdom’s fleeing inhabitants with Lilac’s forgotten memories. Seek the truth in an atmospheric hand-drawn setting set to the soothing serenades of returning musical group Mili (Ghost in the Shell, Goblin Slayer) with a brand new original soundtrack available for purchase at launch
It’s cool that they brought back Mili to score Ender Magnolia. Our own Des Miller liked the soundtrack to the original enough that he featured it in his Music of the Year list for 2021. Heck, Des reviewed Ender Lilies, and he had many a good thing to say about it. Here’s hoping developers Adglobe and Live Wire make the sequel just as good, if not better.
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist Screenshots
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist launches sometime in 2024 for Nintendo Switch. Stay tuned to RPGFan for more news on it and other Nintendo Direct reveals!
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