Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Reviews
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a dream come true for Metroidvania fans. Its world is brought to life with vibrant art and a beautifully crafted soundtrack. I love how every boss—each one uniquely designed—becomes an ally, forming the foundation of my attacks. The story is deep and intriguing, though it can get complex at times. For fans of the Metroidvania genre, this is a must-play!
Close to Nintendo's next generation, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist debuts as one of Switch's best metroidvanias, expanding what could be seen on its predecessor and proving that 2025 isn't exactly lacking in surprises on the hybrid console library. Though not revolutionary, this is an excellent sequel that's worth checking by both those who are coming into the franchise now as well as its long-time fans. Recommended.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Though ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist plays it safe by being too similar to its predecessor, it also surpasses it in every aspect. It's a challenging, beautiful and melancholic metroidvania, but also heartwarming in its emphatic narrative tone and quality of life upgrades — especially the excellent mapping —, along with the difficulty management.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a worthy sequel to its predecessor, aiming to carve out a respectable place in the Metroidvania genre by precisely and appropriately blending visuals and sounds, alongside delivering an excellent story and enjoyable, engaging gameplay.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist provides all the Metroidvania challenge any gamer could want, while also making it accessible to those who struggle with the genre but still want to experience the magnificent story inside. The game requires plenty of patience and practice but the results are well worth it.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist was well worth the wait from Early Access and represents a monumental improvement over its predecessor. It retains the same atmospheric dark fantasy elements and beautiful visuals reminiscent of titles such as NieR and Hollow Knight. Additionally, it features robust action sidescroller gameplay that can keep Metroidvania fans entertained for many hours. Although it may not be as challenging as its predecessor, it compensates with streamlined improvements in its gameplay, making it an addictive title that is highly recommended and a must-play for fans of this sub-genre.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is the direct sequel to Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. The game offers nothing particularly new, but provides a challenging, adrenaline-pumping and fascinating second adventure. Music and scenery are wonderful, as is the carefully crafted design of characters and enemies. To complete Binary Haze's metroidvania requires reasoning and skills in equal measure. The overall difficulty level might be frustrating for the less determined, for everyone else it is an immersive experience from which it is difficult to detach oneself before reaching the end credits.
Review in Italian | Read full review
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist expands on much of what was seen in its predecessor. It's beautiful, fun, and challenging in just the right amount. In my opinion, it goes on a little longer than it should in terms of its narrative. Technically, it's an impeccable game that performs well on the Switch, whether docked or in portable mode. It's one of the best — if not the best — releases of the year so far.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is the perfect sequel. It solves all the critical issues of its predecessor and perfects even more of the franchise's distinctive element: the handling of Homunculus. However, in the name of accessibility, some of the magic that made Ender Lilies so charming has been lost. But that's perfectly fine.
Review in Italian | Read full review
I had very few complaints about Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist by the time I saw both endings. Adglobe and Live Wire should pat themselves on the back for being a game that helps kick 2025 off in a strong way. To any fans of the metroidvania genre, i’d definitely recommend checking it, as well as it’s predecessor out if you have not.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a Metroidvania that explores what it means to be human in a world overcome by despair.
Ender Magnolia is a fantastic achievement of dark fantasy storytelling and gameplay. Its gorgeous visuals, emotional soundtrack, and refined mechanics combine to create an unforgettable experience. While it doesn’t drastically reinvent the formula of its predecessor, it builds upon it in meaningful ways, offering a journey that is both familiar and fresh. For fans of Ender Lilies and adventure games in general, Ender Magnolia is a must-play. Its captivating world, engaging combat, and emotional narrative will leave a lasting impression, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, a glimmer of light can shine through. This is a message I took from the first game but it resonates just as much here.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a perfect expansion to the ideas and design of its predecessor, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. It has some of the most stunning visuals in recent years, a soundtrack to rival the best of them, and gameplay that feels so good no matter what you are doing. Set in a fantastically-realized, compelling world and weaving you through a variety of plots large and small, Ender Magnolia is not a game to miss.
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is a visually striking Metroidvania game, with meticulously crafted artwork and an atmospheric soundtrack that perfectly enhances its unique world. The gameplay is both engaging and rewarding, offering fun mechanics and a captivating story that draws you into its dark, mysterious setting.
With rich visuals, a compelling mystery, intriguing characters, tons of places to explore and combat that is brutal but adjustable to your needs, Ender Magnolia: Bloom In The Mist is absolutely a game worth devoting your time and attention to.
I loved “Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights” and I love “Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist” even more. The game is not a revolutionary Metroidvania in terms of gameplay, but it is a highly polished one. The same goes for the excellent presentation: the sublime soundtrack and the dark 2D world create a stunning atmosphere. The end times have never been so beautiful.
Review in German | Read full review
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is bigger and better, giving the player more combat options and opportunities while offering a map full of movement and combat-based challenges. There’s a solid variety of enemies and bosses along with unique scenarios that keep gameplay fresh and you on your toes. Tie it up with great visuals and music, and you have the best sequel to Ender Lilies that could possibly exist. ∎
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist builds upon its predecessor with a stronger narrative focus, improved exploration, and satisfying combat mechanics. While it reuses some familiar ideas, the game’s seamless movement, customizable playstyles, and stunning presentation make it a standout metroidvania for both newcomers and veterans.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a ''metroidvania'' that offers satisfying exploration, a stunning atmosphere, and highly diverse combat. Despite a few minor flaws, it is still a very positive experience within the genre.
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