How Xbox Game Pass’ “Metroidvania-lite” Magical Delicacy stands apart in the cozy genre Magical Delicacy launches into Xbox Game Pass soon — here's our interview with developer Skaule on its story, gameplay, Metroidvania influences, and more! Heidi Nicholas Published 15 Jul 2024 Follow topics Interview Xbox Game Pass Xbox Series X|S Heidi Nicholas We'll have the chance to dive into the Magical Delicacy achievements soon, with the game launching into Xbox Game Pass on July 16. Magical Delicacy packs a lot into one game, and with it fast approaching on our list of upcoming Game Pass games , here's our Magical Delicacy interview with developer Skaule all about its story, gameplay, Metroidvania influences, and more! "You will be playing something very different from farming and sandbox games, which are common in the cozy genre" We play as Flora, a young witch who moves to the harbor town of Grat to become a “proper” witch, and opens up a shop to create meals and potions for townspeople and travelers alike. “With Flora's journey, I wanted to tell a story about coming to a new place, finding the exciting spots it offers, making new friends, and even just getting that feeling of where to shop for your things,” Skaule explains.
“Flora comes from a rural region far away, which she is putting behind her quickly and only talks a little about. Grat was told to be a place of adventure and possibility — the possibility to make more of her witch powers than where she cam.