Mandragora Is A Beautiful Side-Scrolling Metroidvania Coming To PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, And PC

Primal Game Studios and Marvelous Europe have released Mandragora, an artistic side-scrolling Metroidvania title that will be coming soon to PC and modern consoles. 

Described by Marvelous as a “story-driven, side-scroller action RPG set in a universe of gorgeous paint strokes and inevitable tragedy,” this game has an art style worth a look. Of course, we don’t know how it plays, but if it feels as good to play as it does to look at it, it’s one we’re excited to check out. 

“Mandragora is a genre-blending mix of everything we love about our favorite games, which made it a challenge to find the right publisher who understands our vision for a title that doesn’t fit into just one box,” Primal Game Studio creative director Istvan Zsuffa said. “That’s why we’re so glad to be working with Marvelous Europe to help bring our game to the players on all their favorite platforms. We’re thankful for all the fan support so far and can’t wait to continue this journey together.” 

According to Primal Game Studio, in Mandragora, “mankind has surrendered the world to the monsters” and “people hide away behind walls of bricks and palisades of ignorance, constructed by their leaders” as a result. You’ll be tasked with journeying through a world in decline, one that’s slowly falling prey to the damaging effects of chaos and entropy. Of course, you’ll have to fight enemies, bosses, and more along the way, all while balancing who’s an ally and who’s not. 

These are the Marvelous features that were mentioned in a Press Release: 

• Enjoy a wide range of stunning paint strokesYou will be immersed in an atmospheric 2.5D world that is rich, dark and painterly. Christos Antonu has created this music to bring the atmosphere alive. 
• Delve into a story-driven dark fantasy adventureTravel beyond the Crimson City’s safety and explore an interconnected, vast world. You will find yourself in dark forests and deadly swamps as well as burning deserts. 
• The dark realms of entropy await youBuy the Witch Lantern to enter the realm of darkness through the tears of the fabric of reality. 
• Meet terrifying beasts and horrifying creaturesYou can add fallen enemies to your bestiary while you fight unique enemies and deadly bosses. This will help uncover what lurks beneath the surface.
• Your toolset should be upgradedFor new upgrade opportunities, you can find artisans to help your caravan. To help you on your journey, grow herbs for the production of potions. 
• You can play your own way: Master the punishing side-scrolling action as one of multiple unique classes and customize your character’s active skills through a deep and rewarding character development system. You can complete the game, then start over on countless NG+ difficulty level. 

Mandragora does not have a release date, but it will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. 

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