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Review of Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights on PS4

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Jul 2021
Cover image of Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights on PS4
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 20 Jul 2021
Genre: Action RPG / Platformer
Developer: Adglobe and Live Wire
Publisher: Binary Haze Interactive

Introduction

If you ever wondered what it would be like to step into a beautifully crafted nightmare-where everything feels like an art piece but also wants to eat your face-then allow me to introduce you to Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. This action RPG/platformer flirts with darkness, plays hard to get with hope, and has the maturity level of that one friend who brings a guitar to parties-endlessly cringey yet oddly unforgettable.

Gameplay

Ender Lilies takes players on a journey as Lily, the last remaining priestess in a land plagued by a relentless rain that transforms the living into undead versions of themselves. Lily, being a priestess, isn't the swinging-sword type; instead, she purifies the spirits of deceased knights and lets them do the dirty work. Critics are quick to compare this mechanic to Heroico-Angst 101, where the protagonist just rolls around looking adorable while spirits stab enemies. Initially equipped with the spirit of a swordsman, players will gain experience points by hacking and slashing their way through beautifully designed landscapes. Three different combat spirits can be summoned into battle, allowing players to swap between two distinct loadouts to spice up the grind. But fair warning: when your beloved spirits run out of energy, either rest or find some involuntarily ripe red flowers-because no undead knight enjoys fighting on empty.

Graphics

Stepping into Ender Lilies is like diving headfirst into a tragic fairy tale book that somehow survived the apocalypse. The art direction is delicately haunting, with beautifully drawn backgrounds that scream 'deep lore' and lovingly animated NPCs that dance the line between the ethereal and the macabre. The use of Unreal Engine 4 here is an absolute treat, showing just how glorious 2D animation can be when executed with style. Shades of blue, gray, and ominous undertones create a visual atmosphere that is both stunning and depressing, much like your last romantic relationship.

Conclusion

In summary, Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights is a beautifully crafted game that nails the balance between challenge and exploration while having enough whimsy to make you question your life choices at 1 AM. Its combat mechanics shine with their unique reliance on summoned spirits, while the narrative serves up twists full of sorrow and allure. Anyone with a penchant for deep lore, a sprinkle of gothic horror, and a decent challenge will feel right at home. It's like if your favorite dark fantasy anime and a cool indie game had a lovechild, and now that child is slowly but surely winning the hearts of gamers everywhere-one tortured soul at a time.

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