Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Reviews
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a Soulslike fan's must-play, and could be a good option for fans to cut their teeth on if other titles seem too difficult.
The fusion of soulslike action and metroidvania-style exploration isn’t really a new thing, but every aspect around the core gameplay helps Mandragora to stand out as something truly special. Great visuals and audio, a very polished technical state, and a reasonable price make this a game you won’t want to miss.
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With good ideas that help Mandragora's two main genres merge, this action RPG is well worth the time invested in it, especially considering the price tag. R$199.50 for a good game that can easily last over 40 hours is a great deal. (Translated from Portuguese)
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a striking 2.5D soulslike action RPG set in a grim, crumbling fantasy world. With immersive exploration, challenging combat, and deep class customization, it rewards curiosity and skillful play. While its narrative takes a back seat to gameplay, its haunting art direction and oppressive atmosphere make it a standout experience for fans of atmospheric, challenging RPGs.
All in all, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a visually impressive and narratively engaging action RPG that melds Metroidvania exploration with Soulslike combat mechanics well. The combat on the whole is fun, the world layout is full of interesting little hideaways and secrets. The story is solid, and it’s told in a darkly beautiful world, enhanced by the broad brushstrokes of the art style and the fantastic soundtrack. Nonetheless, repetitive combat, occasional technical issues, and certain design decisions may put some people off.
With a story that is happy to take a backseat to exploring its dangerous, beautiful world, Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree delivers everything a fan of the genre could want.
The game may not be perfect, but it's so good that it doesn't even have to hide behind "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown," which certainly had a considerably higher budget. So, we definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys side-scrolling RPGs. If you want to be completely sure, you can check out the demo on Steam first.
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