Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist

A soulful and gorgeous Metroidvania with exquisite hack and slash action.

Ender Magnolia is a solid sophomore effort for this series, and while the exploration is protracted and occasionally confusing, the combat steps up its game in a big way. While not a gigantic leap forward, chalk up another good outing in this hidden gem of a Metroidvania series.

Gratifying combat, enjoyable platforming, and an impressive list of abilities help Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist comfortably overcome any minor missteps, however. Aided further through vibrant graphics and flawless technical performance, Adglobe and Live Wire have once again come together to showcase Metroidvanias at their best.

Ender Magnolia is an excellent Metroidvania that exemplifies the best of what the genre has to offer. Its combination of tense combat, interesting worldbuilding, and memorable art style makes for a compelling experience that we'd highly suggest to anybody drawn to games such as Hollow Knight or Blasphemous. It's downbeat, but anyone who isn't yet exhausted by Metroidvanias will find a lot to love here.

A solid search-action game coupled with an incredible musical score makes for an easy recommendation.

ENDER MAGNOLIA is a fantastic follow-up to a darling Metroidvania that pushes the series forward while remaining true to its predecessor.

It's up to Lilac the Attuner to save the kingdom from rampaging Homunculi in Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist.

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is an absolute joy to play that should be held in high regard when discussing some of the brightest examples of this genre.

The anime art style may not be everyone's cup of tea but that's a small thing that is easily overcome by everything else this game does right. In a year that we have Silksong incoming, I feel like Ender Magnolia is at serious risk of getting overshadowed but don't sleep on this one. It's a top to bottom fantastic experience.

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is a worthy sequel and, at the same time, a standalone game that doesn’t simply try to copy its successful predecessor. With more robust combat options, greater freedom in exploration, and an even more beautiful world, it’s a title that will appeal to both veterans and newcomers alike. The game feels more mature, more thoughtful, and more sensitive—as if it had grown up alongside its fans. In every moment, it reminds us that beauty can certainly exist even amid decay and quiet despair.