The Beauty Cult’s NECTARMANCER
Factsheet
Developer: The Beauty Cult
Release Date: TBD
Platforms: Windows, Steam Deck, consoles (unconfirmed)
Engine: Unity
Team:
Don (programming/audio)
Zac (visuals/design)
Jedd (PR/socials)
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Description
Nectarmancer is a gardenvania that combines combat platforming with science-fantasy gardening.
Play as Aisa, the newest Nectarmancer conscripted to serve The Throne, a fascist theocracy bent on exploiting the natural balance and extracting Nectar for their selfish means. She can only survive this unforgiving world by finding unique uses for the otherworldly creatures and plants she encounters, and over time discovers the frightening truth about The Throne and its followers.
History
After releasing Black Future ‘88 in 2019, creators Don and Zac founded The Beauty Cult and began experimenting with combining elements of farming simulation and precision platforming. These experiments eventually became Nectarmancer, which they have been building part-time for about 3 years. Production is moving forward for a release in 2025.
Features
Character-driven science-fantasy gardenvania.
Tight and acrobatic 2D platforming combat.
Discover a wide range of useful seeds to plant, grow, pollinate, and harvest for in-game benefits.
Defeat Spirit Bosses, which hold the key to unlocking powerful new nectarmancy.
Research upgrades and abilities by growing your planet-scale biological computer.
Uncover evil secrets and take down The Throne, an evil theocracy that must be destroyed.
