In 2025, not only will there be a spurt of blockbuster games, but also excellent works in the independent boutique game market. Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, which was launched on various game platforms on April 17, brought players a surprise.
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a dark fantasy action RPG developed by Primal Game Studio, published by 4Divinity in Asia, and published by Knights Peak in other regions.
Game Background
The story of Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree takes place in the gloomy and charming continent of Faelduum. Players will play the role of an inquisitor and hunt witches around the world.
However, in the process of killing monsters, you heard the whispers of monsters. You will decide whether the character you play will abide by the commandments and stick to their duties, or go against the instructions of King Priest and resist tyranny.
Game Features
Some of Mandragora’s mechanics are inspired by the settings of Souls games, such as the difficult boss battles, the currency that will be lost after death, and the enemies that can be resurrected. But it would be too hasty to immediately judge it as a Soul-like game.
This game is a horizontal scrolling game. The art is constructed with 2.5D hand-painted scenes, and the peak of Gothic aesthetics is presented through dynamic light and shadow and detailed carving. It feels like a moving oil painting to the player. When you walk through a dim corridor and come to the balcony illuminated by dusk, I believe you will also shout “Gorgeous View Ahead” involuntarily.
Because it is a horizontal scrolling game, all players need to move between different heights. Therefore, players need to use hooks and jumps to move between different maps.
The combat of Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a bit stiff, but its real excellence lies in its fascinating plot. The plot of the game is about 30 to 40 hours, and you can interact with many characters, but most of their endings are not very good. Exploring the fate of the characters and the sense of adventure at all times will drive you to complete this journey.
There are 6 classes to choose from in the game, and each class represents a unique combat style:
- Vanguard
- Flameweaver
- Spellbinder
- Nightshade
- Wyldwarden
- Vindicator
Each class has a Passive Tree, and all you have to do is choose the appropriate attribute node according to your style.
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a fascinating game masterpiece, whether it is combat, art, or music. Although it borrows the gameplay of other games, its uniqueness can make players remember this game.