The slam-into-the-ground dodge is directly lifted from Castlevania Rondo of Blood, where Maria does it. She also uses spirits to fight, such as birds and other animals. She doesn’t fight directly. So yeah, that was probably the main inspiration for the protagonist’s control mechanics
I appreciate the specificity in this review. It goes beyond, "music is great, graphics are great... great game." You explain what it is that you like or don't like, and identify the reasons why. Thank you.
The "dodge" looks more like a "face plant" (think Willie Mays Hayes sliding in the movie Major League) This visually is curiously as warm as it is dark and haunting. Lilly: "I heard you guys talking about me"
Haven't heard of this title so it wasn't on my radar for games to play. Thank you Pam for the recommendation! Loved the succinct, yet informative review. The game looks fantastic! Definitely will be looking to add this game to my backlog.
You have great taste in games. I'm actually starting to like indies more than most AAA games. Metroidvania style being my favorite.Thanks for the review and showing all the new great titles out there :)
Lily must have been so excited to hear her name every time you talked about the main character when you were filming the review. Haha. I love the aesthetic of the game, and the music has an almost NieR feel to it. Thanks for showcasing it.
The haunting sort of Japanese choir vibe is really cool. But NEIR’s soundtrack is just one of the best ever made. I quite like ICO’s as well. A really sort of tragic energy.
Great review. I tend to steer clear of the 'flash style movement' metroid-vanias (salt and sanctuary I'm looking at you) but on this review, I think ill give it a go. Your channel deserves more subs! 👏🏻
Great review! I agree on all points, especially with the stupid beginning dash; it always made her look like a zombie that was lunging towards prey to eat their brains. I started playing it a few weeks ago, but put it down recently after Nier Automata finally released a PC patch making the damn thing playable. I'll get back to Ender Lilies in a bit, but it's fun so far.
That looks really cool. I love that the bosses' abilities you absorb aren't just the abilities but the boss apparates and performs it themself. Everything looks quite stylish too. Thanks for highlighting this!
5:54 Why hello there everybody. 😁 7:32 The highlight of the review appears. Aww, so adorable! Thanks for the great review, it was very informative. I just stumbled on your channel, but I'll be subsribing to see more of your content...and your review buddy. 😁
Finally got around to this gsme and I love it so fsr. So glad there isn't a corpse run. Love the soulslike genre but sometimes I just don't have the patience.
I don’t play a lot of Metroidvanias, but I still always appreciate hearing your thoughts on them. I definitely like the look of this one so I may give it a try. Added to my wishlist.
A map that shows you which areas you've found everything in/finished and which areas you have not is a thing every 'metroidvania' needs to have. PS: Ha! 7:37 Scene-stealing LilyDog!
Such a great review, I think you've sold me on this one! As always I love how much detail you go into on the various elements that lead into the experience! Your comments about the scrabbly dodge roll were interesting, I'm curious to see if I feel the same way when I play the game myself! Also, your eyeshadow is to die for here!
Hollow knights dash was so quick and responsive, a similar game seems a bit off when it’s not the same. Any 2D game where you can’t move your avatar in the air makes it really difficult. Enders lilies isn’t like that it was just an example.
I'm so glad I watched this review. I bought the game about a year or two ago and the strange way she "dodges" made me give up on it, which sucked cus I loved everything else about it. But knowing that it can be upgraded pretty early on makes me so freaking happy. After I'm done with Axiom Verge, then Astro Bot, and the Silent Hill 2 remake I'm definitely going back and replaying it. Thanks Pam🤘🏾
Her lil scramble dodge makes sense because she doesn't look combat efficient which in turn makes her learned dash after she gains strength an extra layer to character progression and growth imo. I'm playing Vigilant atm, but this is definitely on my radar.
Thank you once again miss pam you really help me save money and time i didn't know what to expect from this game and thanks to you im going to get it. Thank you
You beat me to making a video about this, but I'm not nearly far enough to talk about it. I'm glad more word is getting out about the game! Your review highlighted the good parts about the game with some of the rougher parts. I've been hearing some complaints it's too short but outside if that not much else. Great Review!
Thank you! I didn’t think it was too short at all. I can’t say exactly how long it took me since it have a tendency to just open the map and walk away for long periods of time, but it was probably around 20-25 hours to finish and get most of the secrets.
@@Cannotbetamed1 Yeah, definitely not too short. 25 hours is just about right. I’ve gotten pretty bad with the judging on length recently, if it’s not a 60+ hour game it puts me off. I replayed Mass Effect Andromeda recently, I just did the main missions. It only took me about 15 hours. The first time was about 80. It was much more enjoyable this time. A prime example of more isn’t always better.
@@erezcrestfallen1383 I loved it but if it’s not for you, then it’s not for you. I understand some people are really turned off by pixel art, and I get it tbh.
I played the demo also and was turned off by having to run back to the camp to switch characters. But I understand that you get an item that fixes this fairly early on? I’ve heard so many good things. I should give it another try.
You're so detailed in your reviews, it's obvious you really know this genre and are great at introspecting and analysing. This game looks like it hits all the good points that Hollow Knight missed (for me anyway).
I am probably going to try this. It has a visual look reminiscent of Ori and the Wii of the Wisps, a game I expected not to like but did. Another top notch review too.
I'll definitely have to check this one out!! I've really dug your recommendations so far!! Blasphemous is an amazing game!!.. had it not been for you I probably would have never happened upon it.... Hollow Knight is another game I am happy you mentioned... it's an amazing game. Both Blasphemous and Hollow Knight take me back to a time when I first experienced playing Castlevania & Metroid. Thanks again for the awsome recommendations!! ... You rock!! 🤘😁🤘
@@Cannotbetamed1 I forgot to ask.... there's a PS1 game I played years ago that Blasphemous reminds me of... it's a game called Blood Omen... have you ever played it? The follow up Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver was also quite good.
I love this game. Played ~15 hours so far and am still engaged. The map is cumbersome, but showing you how many exits there are and if you found all secrets is really great and makes my completionist feelings tickle. This one does have a few endings btw., I think there are three. When I found the first one after roughly 10 hours I was devastated, but was happy to find out you can just resume your game. The difficulty is balanced well, except for bosses. Mini bosses tend to be super easy pushovers, real bosses are tough. I would have liked more challenge in the mini bosses, but I think it really depens on when you encounter them.
I watched 30 seconds of this video yesterday. Closed it and i am now 7 hours into the game. I really dig it. While the theme is decay, death and corruption, it is an absolutely gorgeous game. That little girl reminds me of my little niece. The music (or rather the ambient sound) is really off so i just close it completely and play something else on winamp. For example something fast pace like Resonance of Fate (look it up) and it fit so much better. I did found myself lost but refused to look up an internet solution. I enjoy the game that much. Its definitely flawed but there is no such thing as a perfect game. Another awesome game like this one (and with bad music) is Foregone. Look it up if you haven't.
My backlog of metroidvanias alone is massive. This genre is hypersaturated to the point I just can't even consider buying them anymore, and they are one of my favorite genres.
@@Cannotbetamed1 I don't blame you there. I can already tell the game has a style all it's own. And yeah in practice I know that's gonna mean the pacing is totally different and more deliberate.But your vid and seeing the footage have definitely sold me on the game and I wanna give it a try.
I loved the grinding in Aria and Dawn of Sorrows. Meant you got a little bit more mileage outta the game. Perfected your combat AND got to listen to that music for just a little longer.
@@Myatheequestrian At the time when I was a kid with little else to do, sure, I likley felt the same. Nowadays I'm older with a busier life and more games I can afford and want to play. So now in a different context it feels like less of an "extender" to the game and more like busy work when I come back to the game as an adult. But yeah that's to me and might not apply to you.
@@badwrongfun5541 I haven’t got as much time as I used to, but I normally have a long game going. It seems a bit relative. I went through the mass effect trilogy and it took about 80 hours. It didn’t seem that long. But I’ve put about 80 hours into Persona 5 over 2 years, it seems to of taken an absolute ice age. I’ve pretty much given up. It’s a massive slog. Saying that, I’ve just started Divinity 2. It’s supposed to be over 100 hours. It’s going to be a mission to finish it.
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Started playing this and though the dodge was horrible also. Good to know it gets better.
There's a physical edition of this game available for Switch and Playstation 4 for about $30 from Play Asia for those like me who prefer having a physical copy of their games.
Not only is the physical edition currently out of stock (but being restocked) on Play Asia but it also went UP in price to $42.99. 🙄 So much for waiting on a free shipping promotion to pick up a copy.
Your color coordination is mind-blowing! This game looks like the movement physics and pace of combat might bother me. Which seems to be a commonality for Unity games, and I will admit that the game looks fully-realized in most other aspects, but I simply love games with tight movement and snappy controls.
The slam-into-the-ground dodge is directly lifted from Castlevania Rondo of Blood, where Maria does it. She also uses spirits to fight, such as birds and other animals. She doesn’t fight directly. So yeah, that was probably the main inspiration for the protagonist’s control mechanics
I appreciate the specificity in this review. It goes beyond, "music is great, graphics are great... great game." You explain what it is that you like or don't like, and identify the reasons why. Thank you.
Glad you liked it
@@michaelsenko3177 I like ACG reviews for the same reason.
I totally agree. I find her reviews refreshing for the same reason.
The "dodge" looks more like a "face plant" (think Willie Mays Hayes sliding in the movie Major League) This visually is curiously as warm as it is dark and haunting.
Lilly: "I heard you guys talking about me"
Haven't heard of this title so it wasn't on my radar for games to play. Thank you Pam for the recommendation! Loved the succinct, yet informative review. The game looks fantastic! Definitely will be looking to add this game to my backlog.
No problem :)
I find your videos super relaxing. Positive vibes and atmosphere. Thanks :)
Glad you like them!
You have great taste in games. I'm actually starting to like indies more than most AAA games.
Metroidvania style being my favorite.Thanks for the review and showing all the new great titles out there :)
she's right you know
Ng+ is out i hear
She is right. Her name is Pam and she is talking about games.
Really? I thought she was left
Make up looks amazing! Perfect colors for a beautiful game!
Thank you!
Your content really feels special, no mainstream bullshit, just the games you love m, not caring if they’re old, thank you
Aww, thanks
Pam, the eye shadow is on point. Loving your reviews, so far!
Thanks so much!
This channel rocks! So refreshing to see someone who actually plays and reviews the games they want to play.
Thanks so much
Factual
I just stumbled onto this video. For anyone who sees this now, this game is free on PlayStation Plus for August 2024.
"Headers into the dirt" lol
This looks very well made and interesting, will check it out.
I love your reviews. They are specific, direct and honest. …and you appreciate the magnificent genre of metroidnvanias. ^-^ instant subscribe.
Thanks! Welcome to the channel.
There's always room for more gothic action-adventure games!
There sure is
finally a decent review of this thank you i appreciate it
also your voice is soothing yo
This looks really good! I actually haven't heard of Ender Lilies before, but now I'm interested to play it.
I'm always fascinated by your game choices. It's almost unpredictable but they're damn sound picks. A real influencer
One of my favorite genres. Always looking for a good MV, and this looks excellent. Thanks!
No problem!
Good doggie! I wasnt sure whether to pick this one up or not, but your review has convinced to get it! Thanks for the info!
No problem, hope you enjoy it.
I love that your dress matches the game aesthetic!
Lily must have been so excited to hear her name every time you talked about the main character when you were filming the review. Haha.
I love the aesthetic of the game, and the music has an almost NieR feel to it. Thanks for showcasing it.
Lily was just sitting with her head in my lap, sighing loudly, for most of the video.
The haunting sort of Japanese choir vibe is really cool.
But NEIR’s soundtrack is just one of the best ever made.
I quite like ICO’s as well. A really sort of tragic energy.
Great review. I tend to steer clear of the 'flash style movement' metroid-vanias (salt and sanctuary I'm looking at you) but on this review, I think ill give it a go. Your channel deserves more subs! 👏🏻
Thanks!
Wow, a game I haven’t heard of.
Update: i picked it up, thanks for the rec
Looks super cute and the gameplay so smooth, I´m intrigued!
You should give it a shot.
I just finished this game. I found it a wonderful Metroidvania. Loved the boss fights. Difficulty felt just right for a normal gaming experience.
Definitely trying this one. Looks amazing. Thanks for the heads up Pam!
No problem
Great review! I agree on all points, especially with the stupid beginning dash; it always made her look like a zombie that was lunging towards prey to eat their brains. I started playing it a few weeks ago, but put it down recently after Nier Automata finally released a PC patch making the damn thing playable. I'll get back to Ender Lilies in a bit, but it's fun so far.
That looks really cool. I love that the bosses' abilities you absorb aren't just the abilities but the boss apparates and performs it themself. Everything looks quite stylish too. Thanks for highlighting this!
No problem. It is really cool how the spirits appear, and how all the equipped ones can be seen while you’re resting at a bench.
Please tell me that’s your real name.
I still didn't find a metroidvania with better music than Ender Lilies. This is absolutely gorgeous
what about ori
Great review ! I'll check this one for sure !
5:54 Why hello there everybody. 😁
7:32 The highlight of the review appears. Aww, so adorable!
Thanks for the great review, it was very informative. I just stumbled on your channel, but I'll be subsribing to see more of your content...and your review buddy. 😁
Welcome to the channel! Lily says welcome too.
@@Cannotbetamed1
Thanks for the warm welcome. Keep up the great content and best wishes.
This game looks awesome! I really enjoy your videos very informative. Plus you are very beautiful. Take care.
Another soild vid. Thxs keep up the good work Pam
The art and graphics are spectacular
The stories of those characters are very interesting
Great review, answered all my questions. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Very thorough review, thank you.
Whats up pam. Heading to Florida for work watching this waiting on my plane. Love the videos
Thanks, enjoy your trip
Finally got around to this gsme and I love it so fsr. So glad there isn't a corpse run. Love the soulslike genre but sometimes I just don't have the patience.
Just discovered this review. I love this game. Great review. Thank you for posting
Thanks!
Great in depth review! I really like that dying doesn't have these annoying punishments. I'm going to play this on the Xbox Series S sometime soon :)
I don’t play a lot of Metroidvanias, but I still always appreciate hearing your thoughts on them. I definitely like the look of this one so I may give it a try. Added to my wishlist.
Glad to hear it!
Nice review.. This game has been on my radar.. Big metrovania fan
A map that shows you which areas you've found everything in/finished and which areas you have not is a thing every 'metroidvania' needs to have.
PS: Ha! 7:37 Scene-stealing LilyDog!
Finally got this gem. Epic game so far.
Love your work
Love the fact you have a jvc x'eye
Thanks
Very cool looking game. Thank you for the review!!! Gotta trust Lily!!! :)
Such a great review, I think you've sold me on this one! As always I love how much detail you go into on the various elements that lead into the experience! Your comments about the scrabbly dodge roll were interesting, I'm curious to see if I feel the same way when I play the game myself!
Also, your eyeshadow is to die for here!
Hollow knights dash was so quick and responsive, a similar game seems a bit off when it’s not the same.
Any 2D game where you can’t move your avatar in the air makes it really difficult. Enders lilies isn’t like that it was just an example.
Woow beautiful review and thank you 🎉
This is how reviews should be done..thank you
I'm so glad I watched this review. I bought the game about a year or two ago and the strange way she "dodges" made me give up on it, which sucked cus I loved everything else about it. But knowing that it can be upgraded pretty early on makes me so freaking happy. After I'm done with Axiom Verge, then Astro Bot, and the Silent Hill 2 remake I'm definitely going back and replaying it. Thanks Pam🤘🏾
No problem. I hope you like it more once you get the real dodge.
7:48 - Adorable dog
Her lil scramble dodge makes sense because she doesn't look combat efficient which in turn makes her learned dash after she gains strength an extra layer to character progression and growth imo.
I'm playing Vigilant atm, but this is definitely on my radar.
I’ll take satisfying dodges over realistic ones any day.
Great video as always.
looks awesome
edit: now I'm 18 hours into the game, loving it so much
Thank you once again miss pam you really help me save money and time i didn't know what to expect from this game and thanks to you im going to get it. Thank you
Hope you have fun with it
You beat me to making a video about this, but I'm not nearly far enough to talk about it. I'm glad more word is getting out about the game!
Your review highlighted the good parts about the game with some of the rougher parts. I've been hearing some complaints it's too short but outside if that not much else. Great Review!
Thank you! I didn’t think it was too short at all. I can’t say exactly how long it took me since it have a tendency to just open the map and walk away for long periods of time, but it was probably around 20-25 hours to finish and get most of the secrets.
@@Cannotbetamed1 Yeah, definitely not too short.
25 hours is just about right.
I’ve gotten pretty bad with the judging on length recently, if it’s not a 60+ hour game it puts me off.
I replayed Mass Effect Andromeda recently, I just did the main missions. It only took me about 15 hours. The first time was about 80. It was much more enjoyable this time. A prime example of more isn’t always better.
Nice to greet Sunday with you.
Thanks. I didn't know about this one. There's a few Metroidvania games out there right now, so it's a great time for fans of the genre. :)
Never even heard of this game I'll check it out thanks for the review
No problem
I recently played through Astalon: Tears of the Earth and I loved it so much. An 8-bit style metroidvania with killer music. Couldn't stop playing.
Really? I played the demo but thought it wasn't that great. Should I give it another try?
@@erezcrestfallen1383 I loved it but if it’s not for you, then it’s not for you. I understand some people are really turned off by pixel art, and I get it tbh.
I played the demo also and was turned off by having to run back to the camp to switch characters. But I understand that you get an item that fixes this fairly early on? I’ve heard so many good things. I should give it another try.
A great, informative review. The game appears to be worth trying.
looks beautiful
Hey Pam, i remember when you had like 7k subs. Your channel has grown!!!!!
It sure has!
Thanks for review. Love Lily butting in. So cute
All right already, I'll play it. Haven't seen so many people stoked about a metroidvania since Bloodstained!
Looks interesting. I am adding it to my wish list.
Thank you once again for a very informative review😁 I really like the style of your videos!
Thank you so much
I will play. Thank you for the review!
Have fun!
I really enjoyed it, and couldn't put it down until I 100% it!
The secrets were a lot of fun to find. I just hit level 100 today.
Everything in this review is on point.
*But the soundtrack of this game is what stood out for me.*
For f***ing real. Never been captivated by a game like Ender Lilies, ever.
You made me buy this game, I’m playing it right now 👍
Have fun!
Such a cool-looking game, thanks for sharing! 🙆♀️
"...& Lily stops taking headers into the dirt." Lol.
You're so detailed in your reviews, it's obvious you really know this genre and are great at introspecting and analysing. This game looks like it hits all the good points that Hollow Knight missed (for me anyway).
Metroidvanias are the only 2D games I still like to buy and play. I’ve never heard of this one but will definitely be checking it out. Thanks!
Hope you enjoy it!
It's on my wishlist.
I am probably going to try this. It has a visual look reminiscent of Ori and the Wii of the Wisps, a game I expected not to like but did. Another top notch review too.
Thanks!
Thanks! Game looks promising.
Wow, you just said everything that I wanted to say on this game. Thank you so much for this video. 😊
No problem 😊
Oh wow! I'm so down to play this game. Great video
Thanks
Dog was like "uh hey I need some lovin here..."
Why didn't they make that dodge a roll? Looks like she's skinning her knees and wrists. Oof
I'll definitely have to check this one out!! I've really dug your recommendations so far!! Blasphemous is an amazing game!!.. had it not been for you I probably would have never happened upon it.... Hollow Knight is another game I am happy you mentioned... it's an amazing game. Both Blasphemous and Hollow Knight take me back to a time when I first experienced playing Castlevania & Metroid.
Thanks again for the awsome recommendations!! ...
You rock!! 🤘😁🤘
No problem :) It's hard now to find games that can compete with Hollow Knight and Blasphemous I find.
@@Cannotbetamed1 Most definitely!! I'm just happy they made physical copies of both games.
@@Cannotbetamed1 I forgot to ask.... there's a PS1 game I played years ago that Blasphemous reminds me of... it's a game called Blood Omen... have you ever played it? The follow up Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver was also quite good.
This game hits the feels
Sweet.. a review of a game I’m interested in, while I drink my morning coffee. Hoping for a physical of this because the art is so dark and pretty.
I'd bet that some limited printing company would do a physical at some point.
Great review Pam! This game reminds me a lot of Bloodstained Ritual of the Night. I'll look into it for sure
Ok, you convince me , I’ll give a chance this week
I love this game. Played ~15 hours so far and am still engaged. The map is cumbersome, but showing you how many exits there are and if you found all secrets is really great and makes my completionist feelings tickle. This one does have a few endings btw., I think there are three.
When I found the first one after roughly 10 hours I was devastated, but was happy to find out you can just resume your game.
The difficulty is balanced well, except for bosses. Mini bosses tend to be super easy pushovers, real bosses are tough. I would have liked more challenge in the mini bosses, but I think it really depens on when you encounter them.
I thought the first ending was funny. It pretty much tells you it’s a bad idea to use the flower… but I did it anyway. I did get all the endings.
I watched 30 seconds of this video yesterday. Closed it and i am now 7 hours into the game. I really dig it.
While the theme is decay, death and corruption, it is an absolutely gorgeous game. That little girl reminds me of my little niece.
The music (or rather the ambient sound) is really off so i just close it completely and play something else on winamp. For example something fast pace like Resonance of Fate (look it up) and it fit so much better.
I did found myself lost but refused to look up an internet solution. I enjoy the game that much. Its definitely flawed but there is no such thing as a perfect game.
Another awesome game like this one (and with bad music) is Foregone. Look it up if you haven't.
Really great review, tyvm.
If Lily recommends it then it's a must buy! Thanks for the review
Any time!
My backlog of metroidvanias alone is massive. This genre is hypersaturated to the point I just can't even consider buying them anymore, and they are one of my favorite genres.
I'm always on the lookout for new ones.
So it sounds like they took the Souls system from Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow without the grinding random soul drops. And I can dig that for sure!
Yes, I didn't make that connection, but it's very similar. You just will always know when a fight will result in a new spirit.
@@Cannotbetamed1 I don't blame you there. I can already tell the game has a style all it's own. And yeah in practice I know that's gonna mean the pacing is totally different and more deliberate.But your vid and seeing the footage have definitely sold me on the game and I wanna give it a try.
I loved the grinding in Aria and Dawn of Sorrows. Meant you got a little bit more mileage outta the game. Perfected your combat AND got to listen to that music for just a little longer.
@@Myatheequestrian At the time when I was a kid with little else to do, sure, I likley felt the same. Nowadays I'm older with a busier life and more games I can afford and want to play. So now in a different context it feels like less of an "extender" to the game and more like busy work when I come back to the game as an adult. But yeah that's to me and might not apply to you.
@@badwrongfun5541 I haven’t got as much time as I used to, but I normally have a long game going.
It seems a bit relative. I went through the mass effect trilogy and it took about 80 hours. It didn’t seem that long.
But I’ve put about 80 hours into Persona 5 over 2 years, it seems to of taken an absolute ice age. I’ve pretty much given up. It’s a massive slog.
Saying that, I’ve just started Divinity 2. It’s supposed to be over 100 hours. It’s going to be a mission to finish it.
Started playing this and though the dodge was horrible also. Good to know it gets better.
There's a physical edition of this game available for Switch and Playstation 4 for about $30 from Play Asia for those like me who prefer having a physical copy of their games.
Not only is the physical edition currently out of stock (but being restocked) on Play Asia but it also went UP in price to $42.99. 🙄 So much for waiting on a free shipping promotion to pick up a copy.
Great review and great dress too~!
Thanks
Your color coordination is mind-blowing!
This game looks like the movement physics and pace of combat might bother me. Which seems to be a commonality for Unity games, and I will admit that the game looks fully-realized in most other aspects, but I simply love games with tight movement and snappy controls.
The game is made in unreal engine and the movement in a game has nothing to do with the development tools
Kinda sounds like Shaman King: Master of Spirits-- a Metroidvania with spirits
A floral dress for Lillies
I picked up the Steam version. It looks quite interesting Pam. Thank you for the review! :)
Hope you enjoy it!