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The Best Combat in a Metroidvania . . .Ever

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Feb 7, 2025
Dive into the 2025 Metroidvania sensation, Ender Magnolia, a colorful mashup of beloved classics. The hosts reminisce about retro gaming and dissect mechanics in new titles like Rotten Robots. Balancing nostalgia with innovation, they reflect on engaging combat systems and design features that enhance player experiences. A lighthearted discussion about Civilization VII's mixed reception and the excitement of the Super Bowl adds to the fun, making for a lively gaming conversation rich in humor and insights.
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ANECDOTE

A New Metroidvania Love

  • Chris Plant fell in love with a Metroidvania called Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights.
  • Griffin McElroy 100% completed the game and considers it much better than the first one.
INSIGHT

Gameplay and Progression

  • Ender Lilies initially feels like a standard search-action game with an underpowered protagonist.
  • It involves defeating homunculi to gain their powers, similar to an MMORPG raiding setting.
INSIGHT

Build Crafting and Relics

  • The game offers a suite of four powers for the face buttons, allowing players to get comfortable.
  • Relics, similar to trinkets in Hollow Knight, further customize stats and builds.
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