ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights

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  1. GamingTrend
    Jul 16, 2021
    90
    Ender Lilies is easily one of my most pleasant surprises this year. The game has fantastic visuals, challenging and satisfying gameplay, and an amazing soundtrack. If you're a fan of Metroidvania games, I implore you to give this game a shot as you’ll no doubt be left feeling as satisfied as I am.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
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  1. Mastereed
    Jul 6, 2023
    8
    WHITE NIGHTS

    BEFORE WE BEGIN: Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knight is a video game produced by Binary Haze Interactive and published on    WHITE NIGHTS

    BEFORE WE BEGIN:
    Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knight is a video game produced by Binary Haze Interactive and published on January 21, 2021. The game was completed 100% on Xbox Series X.

    SOME RAIN MUST FALL:
    Ender Lilies begins with a small visual introduction to the game world, introducing the player to the great evil afflicting the planet. Endless corrupted rain has turned all living creatures into impure and immortal beings. The only salvation from this fate lies in the young white maidens, girls who can deprive the creatures of their corruption. The player wakes up inside a broken capsule, assuming the role of one of these maidens, Lily, the last descendant of the white priestess. From there on, the goal is to purify the still sentient creatures in order to restore what this realm once was, bringing back serenity and stopping the endless rain.

    WHITE ECLIPSES BLACK:
    This title faithfully brings all the mechanics that characterize a pure Metroidvania: different abilities unlockable throughout the game that open up previously inaccessible paths, a currency to upgrade abilities, various secret and non-secret bosses to face, and multiple paths that can be taken simultaneously. Additionally, Ender Lilies takes a lot of inspiration from Hollow Knight, with explicit references like benches and relics, similar to the aforementioned game's charms. The game's unique selling point and distinguishing feature from the rest is the type of attack available to the player. Lily will use the souls of purified fighters to defeat enemies, and it's possible to use up to three simultaneously, and six thanks to the convenient set swapping.

    PALE COLORS:
    The game's graphics are well-crafted, with different parallax layers that change for each game area. The use of muted colors to enhance the mood and devastation of this land is fully exploited. Furthermore, the visual effects add an extra boost to the gameplay. One drawback of the game is the limited variety of enemies and the similarly lacking diversity of the bosses, which are not very powerful or distinct.

    WINTER:
    The audio component is what stands out prominently above everything else. Most of the game's soundtracks are original and elegant. The latter adjective is the one that resonates throughout the game, contrasting with the chaos generated by the rain. The sound effects complement the visuals and enhance the game's combat, making it very fluid and entertaining.

    BUT WHY 8?

    PROS:
    The game, despite being a classic Metroidvania, adds a touch of novelty to the combat, supported by excellent audiovisual effects that keep the experience flowing towards the end without becoming boring or repetitive. Moreover, the challenge offered by the central bosses is balanced and entertaining, unlike the mini-bosses, which can be easily defeated with powerful abilities. The originality of the story context is well-structured and leaves room for curiosity. The exploration is also very interesting, and each map has multiple secrets, some of which are difficult to find. Additionally, it is highly appreciated that you can replay boss fights and engage in a boss rush, as well as the ability to modify all game parameters such as enemy and protagonist health and attack to create a greater personal challenge.

    CONS:
    The cons of this game are varied but highly subjective. Starting with the overly obvious inspiration from Hollow Knight and other Metroidvania games, such as Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, from which it borrows the combat style.

    RATINGS
    Gameplay: 8
    Music: 8.5
    Story: 7
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  2. Xplocion
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    The good:
    An exploration metroidvania with backtracking elements to revisit areas and search for secrets. Wide variety of warriors and    The good:
    An exploration metroidvania with backtracking elements to revisit areas and search for secrets. Wide variety of warriors and monsters that will accompany you on your adventure, being able to line up 3 active and 3 more in reserve by changing the "archetype". Evolution systems for your companions to make them more powerful or minimize cold down. The map helps by indicating where there are things to explore, but it's still not 100% descriptive. Replayable enemies to try to beat them on higher difficulty. The difficulty of the game is high and it has Like a Soul elements.

    The bad:
    The girl at the beginning gives you a feeling of grief, defenselessness and fear, that as you recruit warriors and monsters that initial feeling disappears. The surgical position of the enemies on the map that will limit your path and harm you mercilessly. The classic of not everything is what it seems is back, even though they tell you a part of the story, letting the user be the one to fill in the gaps. The difficulty of the game is high so if you get desperate you will surely leave the game in the middle or before). Not ideal for achievement hunters. It's not on Xbox Game Pass

    Lo Meh!:
    Another dark and sad Metroidvania to explore where not everything is what it seems… never seen before in this section (there is already an oversaturation of this type of Metroidvania, studies must stop). The map is not descriptive enough to investigate a place. Nor can points of interest be marked, except for color.    … Full Review »
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