Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist

Nintendo World ReportAlex Orona

9.5/10

That’s my overall pitch for Ender Magnolia: Bloom Into The Mist being one of the best Metroidvanias, I’m sorry, best GAMES of 2025 so far. The piano scores are hauntingly beautiful, while the character designs are intricately animated. Boss fights are interesting puzzles to figure out and the plot moves at a brisk pace to not overstay its welcome. 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…

Gamer Social ClubDeMandre "LetalisVenator" Pressley

9.5/10

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.

SiliconeraDaniel Bueno

9/10

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

RPGFanDes Miller

90/100

ENDER MAGNOLIA is a delightful follow-up to a wondrous game. Not only does it feel like a proper sequel that keeps the heart and charm of the original, but it feels like a solid evolution of the series thanks to the quality-of-life fixes and mechanical depth. In my review of ENDER LILIES, I compared it to how I felt when I played Valkyrie Profile for the first time because of the atmosphere, story, characters, and general concept. As ENDER LILIES has a smaller core cast in a much larger world, the allies have more time to grow and become actual characters rather than utilities. When paired wit...

GameSpaceTaoshi

8.8/10

I'd highly recommend Ender Magnolia to the fans of the metroidvania genre, everyone will find something for themselves here.

NoobFeedJubair Baky

85/100

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist takes the series to new heights in almost every way. It offers an immensely detailed world to explore, an engaging plot, addictive gameplay, and many personalization options for the fighting style and start building.

Game InformerMarcus Stewart

8.25/10

Although it doesn’t reinvent the Metroidvania wheel, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist successfully builds upon its predecessor, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, to create a potent follow-up. The action packs more punch, the customization allows for deeper strategy, and the world is arguably better looking. While it lacks some quality-of-life innovations from more recent contemporaries, series fans and genre enthusiasts have another solid option to scratch the action platformer itch.

Pure NintendoKaelyn Daugherty

8/10

If you’re a fan of metroidvania-style games, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is one that might pique your interest. Most of the game takes place in a dark w

EurogamerKatharine Castle

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

Final WeaponMrSpacePan

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a 2D action RPG Metroidvania. It's able to set it self apart from other in the genre and be something great. With an intriguing mystery I felt compelled to unravel, and a fun combat system that encourages experimentation. A short but compelling adventure and I already feel like playing again. Ender Magnolia is something special, and I hope Binary Haze Interactive continues to make more.

Push SquareLiam Croft

8/10

There must be something in the water during January, for after Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown got the Metroidvania genre off to a flyer in 2024, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is doing the same 12 months on. The follow-up to Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights refines what co-developers Adglobe and Live Wire achieved four years ago, elevating their addictive blend of combat, exploration, and platforming to new heights.

RPGamerAlex Fuller

Ender Magnolia is a 2D side-scrolling RPG filled with secrets and catchy tunes. Does this game come off as a unique and memorable experience, or does it fly too close to the original?