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.

Mala Petaka is a 2D Pixel Art Shooter-inspired sci-fi FPS runs on GZDoom. You play as 'Petaka', an angry amnesiac that's on a journey to revive his memory by exploring multiple universes through warp portal technology. His journey won't be easy because he'll encounter many one-eyed aliens and annoying drones that'll attack him. _______ Gameplay Features 2 modes available: Story Mode &a…

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Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

music13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Vibrant colorful art style reminiscent of Mega Man combined with fast-paced, satisfying gunplay and smooth combat mechanics.
Well-designed levels with clear navigation, interesting enemy design, and a fantastic chiptune soundtrack that complements the gameplay.
Polished and fun retro-inspired FPS experience with punchy weapons, engaging boss fights, and promise of free future expansions.

The game is quite short, offering roughly 2-4 hours of gameplay, which may feel insufficient for some players.
Some encounters and boss fights lack creativity and variety, sometimes feeling repetitive or too easy on normal difficulty.
Limited content at launch including unused weapon slots and sparse level design that can feel corridor-like or maze-like, with concerns about value for money.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its epic, high-energy chiptune soundtrack that perfectly complements the colorful, retro-inspired art style and fast-paced gameplay. Many users highlight the nostalgic and vibrant feel of the soundtrack, expressing strong interest in an official soundtrack release. Overall, the music greatly enhances the game's atmosphere and player enjoyment.
- “The music is perfect - you can tell this game really was a labour of love.”
- “The soundtrack was top notch with some really good chiptunes throughout.”
- “The music is nostalgic and wonderful.”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their colorful, stylish, and nostalgic art style, often compared to classic retro aesthetics like Mega Man and NES. The vibrant visuals, distinct enemy designs, and charming level design, combined with a fitting chiptune soundtrack, create a unique and enjoyable atmosphere that sets the game apart from typical shooters. Overall, the graphics significantly enhance the fast-paced, fun gameplay experience.
- “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 beautiful, colorful visuals and good soundtrack make this game a pleasure to play.”
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its satisfying weapon mechanics, fast pace, and engaging combat reminiscent of classic shooters like Serious Sam and Doom. Unique features such as the pummeling and time dilation mechanics add depth, though some feel certain mechanics and weapon expansions were underutilized. While the gameplay is high-energy and enjoyable, its relatively short length is a common critique.
- “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.”
- “If you wonder what kind of FPS it might be, its gameplay loop is pretty much akin to a Serious Sam game (lot of emphasis on room-by-room encounters) but much faster pace.”
- “The time dilation mechanic is one of the most unique and satisfying I have ever seen.”
- “There's actually an Indonesian action game called Troublemaker, but the gameplay isn't engaging, so I don't think it's worth buying.”
- “Shotgun mechanics in the expansion felt like a missed opportunity after introducing it so early in the game.”
- “Some of the movement mechanics feel a little under-utilized, but the developer says more levels are coming in a free expansion, so hopefully we'll see more of that soon!”
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 intricate patterns. Players hope for additional story content in future updates.
- “Don't have to worry about a complex story or memorize a bunch of patterns.”
- “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.”