Marvelous and the Hungarian studio Primal Game Studio have developed the development of Mandragora, a scrolling dark fantasy metroidvania for Xbox Series X|SPS5 that will immerse us in a lush and dangerous world in the shoes of a fearless adventurer.

The game does not yet have a release date, but it already seems very interesting: here is the official information, some images and the announcement trailer.

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Humanity surrendered and handed over the world to monsters. People hide behind the brick walls and palisades of ignorance built by those who rule. Joy and delight are coveted treasures, inaccessible to the masses. This is not the world you were promised. Travel at night and pick it up.

It explores a declining world that is slowly falling prey to the damaging effects of Entropy. Face fierce enemies, challenge unique and deadly bosses, meet new allies, enemies and creatures of all kinds, make difficult moral choices. There are many avenues that would be worth taking. Choose yours.

Features of the game

• Explore a universe of beautiful brushstrokes: immerse yourself in a 2.5D pictorial world, intense and dark, while the epic and twisted music, composed by Christos Antoniou, brings the atmosphere of this world to life.
• Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy adventure with a compelling storyline: leave the Crimson City shelter and traverse a vast interconnected world that will take you from dark forests to deadly swamps, burning deserts and more.
• Enter the dark realm of Entropy: Acquire the legendary haunted lantern and enter the dark realm of Entropy through the cracks in the fabric of reality.
• Meet horrible monsters and terrifying creatures: defeat enemies and add them to your bestiary as you take on original enemies and unique, deadly bosses, to find out what's hidden in the shadows.
• Play your way: Master side-scrolling action to defeat opponents by playing one of the many original classes, and customize your character's active skills through an in-depth and rewarding character development system. Complete the game and start from scratch with countless NG+ difficulty levels.
• Improve your equipment: find the artisans and have them join your ever-growing caravan to unlock new improvements. Grow herbs to make healthy potions and make powerful weapons, armor and other gadgets that will be useful to you during the adventure.