Mala Petaka

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Mala Petaka is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Sanditio Bayu and was released on September 25, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

2D Pixel Art Shooter inspired Sci-fi FPS runs on GZDoom. You play as 'Petaka', an angry amnesiac that just wants to kill every ugly green aliens and annoying drones he encounters while trying to restore his memories by exploring various universes through warp portals.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

music16 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Vibrant colorful retro aesthetic combined with excellent chiptunes soundtrack that fits the game's fast-paced, old-school style.
Satisfying and polished gunplay with varied weapons and tight controls, offering a high-energy, frantic FPS experience.
Well-designed levels with clear navigation, smooth gameplay, and unique mechanics like melee finishes and time dilation.

Game is relatively short with limited content, leading to quick completion and thus a lower value for some players.
Level design can feel repetitive or simplistic with some encounters and bosses lacking creativity or variety.
Difficulty is on the easier side by default, which might reduce challenge for some experienced players, though higher modes are available.

music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic, nostalgic chiptune style that perfectly complements the vibrant visuals and fast-paced gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as epic, colorful, and a labor of love, with many expressing a strong desire for an official soundtrack release. Overall, the music significantly enhances the game's fun and retro-inspired atmosphere.
- “It has the classic joy and wackiness and frenzy of old school Duke Nukem or Doom-like games, in super neon vibes and topped by an incredible soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are very colorful and stylish, the music fits the artstyle and tone the game is going for.”
- “The music is perfect - you can tell this game really was a labour of love.”
- “Probably need OST DLC.”
- “Doom game with retro color palette and 8-bit soundtrack.”
- “I really hope the soundtrack gets released so I can listen to it anytime.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their colorful, vibrant, and retro-inspired aesthetic, often compared to classic NES and Mega Man styles. The stylish visuals, combined with chiptune music, create a charming and unique atmosphere that elevates the gameplay experience. Overall, the art style is considered a standout feature that distinguishes the game within the boom shooter genre.
- “The beautiful, colorful visuals and good soundtrack make this game a pleasure to play.”
- “The aesthetic quality is amazing: everything is super colorful and fun, I like the distinct designs of all the enemies and even the main character.”
- “The gameplay feels like modern Doom, but with the old Doom visuals.”
- “Oh and the artstyle.”
- “The graphics are very colorful and stylish, the music fits the artstyle and tone the game is going for.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is fast-paced, straightforward, and aggressively styled, blending pick-up-and-play simplicity with satisfying weapon mechanics and a unique time dilation feature. While some feel it is a bit short and could better utilize certain movement mechanics, the vibrant visuals, energetic soundtrack, and engaging combat loop keep players coming back for more. Overall, it offers a modern, high-energy FPS experience reminiscent of classic shooters like Serious Sam and Doom.
- “Very straightforward and aggressive gameplay, maybe even a little simple, but the fusion of its pick up and play nature and the gorgeous, vibrant visuals and music really elevate it.”
- “The weapons all feel satisfying to use, and the pummeling mechanic is a simple yet satisfying way to maintain your health and encourage you to get up close to enemies.”
- “The time dilation mechanic is one of the most unique and satisfying I have ever seen.”
- “The gameplay feels like modern Doom, but with the old Doom visuals.”
- “If you wonder what kind of FPS it might be, its gameplay loop is pretty much akin to a Serious Sam game (lots of emphasis on room-by-room encounters) but at a much faster pace.”
- “Shotgun mechanics in the expansion felt like a missed opportunity after introducing it so early in the game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is relatively short, taking around 3.5 hours to complete, and is straightforward without complex plot elements or memorization. Players hope for additional story content in future updates.
- “The main story is a bit on the shorter side, it took me about 3.5 hours to beat the story.”
- “The main story is a bit on the shorter side, it took me about 3.5 hours to beat the story.”
- “And hopefully, with future updates, more story will be added.”