Summary
Why Hollow Knight Fans Should Play Ender Lilies
Ender Lilies is a new 2D Metroidvania game from Binary Haze Interactive, and the game has plenty of good things to offer fans of Hollow Knight.
What Is Ender Lilies About?
Cursed Knight And Horrific Monsters
Perhaps the most unique aspect ofEnder Liliesis how the game handles combat since the player character, the titular Lily, isn’t actually equipped for battle and can only dodge enemies. To fight back,she summons a range of cursed knights to defend her and bring down the many gigantic bossesthat scar the destroyed world of Land’s End. It’s a novel idea, one that may sound difficult in theory but with enough practice, the rhythm of battle quickly becomes natural soeven the most brutal foecan be toppled with careful precision.
Unlike many other metroidvanias,Ender Liliesallows players to really influence the narrative with their decisions.The game boasts several unique endings that all hinge upon Lily’s decisions, so those looking for a real role-playing experience should know thattheir choices will definitely have consequences. Aside from the compelling narrative and engaging combat,Ender Liliesalso boasts a stunningly designed world, one that’s brought to life with a grim art style that’s compelling in its despairing beauty.
Why You Should Play Ender Lilies: Quietus Of The Knights
Well Worth Your Time, Regardless Of Platform
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knightsis a relatively short and sweet experience, withHow Long To Beatlisting the game attaking an average of 12 to 21 hours to complete, depending on whether one is attempting a completionist run or if they’re looking for a more casual experience. Of course, those who aren’t used to metroidvanias may find themselves taking a little longer, especially when it comes to the more difficult parts of the game.
With that said,Ender Lilieshas been praised even by those who aren’t typically fans of the genre. Steam playerLovierecently gave the game a glowing review from the perspective of a non-fan of the genre, writing: “I usually do not enjoy Metroidvania so much, but this one was perfect in length and difficulty. Combined with the great visuals, it is definitely a great game to buy.” With the title highly-reviewed across all platforms - PlayStation, PC, Nintendo Switch and Xbox -it’s well worth a purchase even without an active PS Plus subscription.
