MalViolence: Definitive Edition

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MalViolence: Definitive Edition is a single player casual puzzle game with drama, mystery, comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Team malViolence and was released on May 18, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Caution: Escape from this supervillain at your own risk...A sci-fi visual novel packed with brain-teasing puzzles.

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Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

story23 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features impressive visuals, engaging writing, and a well-crafted story that enhances the puzzle experience.
Puzzles are challenging yet satisfying, with adjustable difficulty levels and quality of life features that allow players to skip or retry them.
The voice acting and character design, particularly of Cautionne, add depth and charm to the overall experience.

Many players found the puzzles to be overly complex or frustrating, often requiring trial and error, which detracted from the enjoyment.
The game has issues with dialogue pacing and character interactions, leading to confusion and interruptions in the narrative flow.
Some players felt the story was clichéd or generic, lacking the depth they expected despite the intriguing premise.

story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
49%
6%
The game's story is praised for its multifaceted nature, engaging characters, and emotional depth, effectively woven into the puzzle-solving experience. While some find the narrative to be somewhat cliché or generic, many appreciate the unique touches and the way the story unfolds through gameplay, with multiple endings based on exploration and puzzle completion. Overall, it is recommended for fans of both puzzles and well-crafted storytelling, with a strong emphasis on character development and lore.
- “Not to spoil the game, but the unfolding story helps define the harsh reality of the world, whether by succeeding in puzzles or the lore dangled overhead.”
- “A very cool little short story that functions as a nice and fun self-contained piece while also setting up pieces of an interesting world the developer is continuing to explore.”
- “The story was really well-written, and the named characters were excellently fleshed out.”
- “Mainly played through it for the story, and honestly disappointed.”
- “It's the most generic possible story imaginable and was pretty boring for me.”
- “The characters and story throughout the entire run made me internally sigh.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised for its funky and complementary nature, enhancing the overall experience alongside impressive visuals and storytelling. Reviewers highlight the quality of the soundtrack and voice acting, noting that it significantly contributes to the game's appeal, especially considering it is a free title. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature, with many calling it a "banger" and a key element of the game's fantastic presentation.
- “Fantastic art, music, puzzles, and storytelling!”
- “A lovely visual novel, short and sweet with great voice acting, music, and writing.”
- “The music complements the game well and it is partially voice acted, which I was not expecting in a free game.”
- “The music complements the game well, and it is partially voice acted, which I was not expecting in a free game.”
- “But either way, thankfully I just skipped all the puzzles because I love visual novels and nice graphics/story/writing/voice acting/appropriate soundtrack, so I just skipped them except I messed one up and got a bad ending.”
- “Banger soundtrack”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
43%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their impressive visuals and polished artwork, contributing significantly to the overall aesthetic experience. Reviewers appreciate the restraint in design, which enhances the narrative and sound elements, making it a visually appealing choice even for those who may not enjoy puzzles. Overall, the game's presentation, including visuals and music, is considered top-notch, especially for a free title.
- “Impressive visuals and music.”
- “Fantastic presentation (visuals, music, sounds, background and movement) really top-notch for a free game!”
- “The game itself looks and feels pretty and polished; the artwork is especially good in my opinion.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The visual style is inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “Character models look stiff and lifeless, failing to convey any real emotion.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, often expressing strong feelings such as joy and sadness, with some even crying during gameplay. The heartfelt story and well-themed puzzles contribute to a satisfying emotional experience, despite the challenges posed by the puzzles themselves. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to evoke deep emotions in a relatively short playtime.
- “I cried 10/10 love this game so much. Cautionne is my baby; he deserves so much better. (Also, the prologue 'Protoviolence' is on itch.io, so if you liked his play, that one will make you cry even more.)”
- “The game was really interesting. The puzzles can be a bit time-consuming even on normal, but despite that, the gameplay is still good and the story was very heartfelt.”
- “I thought it was interesting and emotionally satisfying, surprisingly so, given how short the game is outside of puzzling time.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The humor in the game is polarizing; some players find the quick failures amusing and satisfying, while others criticize the attempts at humor as boring and unfunny, failing to elicit any laughter. Overall, the comedic elements seem to resonate with some but leave others disappointed, particularly in the context of its dystopian narrative.
- “It's really satisfying to beat, and the failures are funny and quick, allowing you to get right back to it.”
- “I don't know, I found Portal 2 funny.”
- “Boring, unfunny when it tried to be, and a waste of time.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive design, particularly highlighting Cautionne as a standout example. The story is noted for its depth and attention to detail, especially in the various endings, which enhances the overall character experience despite the game's brevity.
- “Cautionne is peak character design.”
- “The music is nice, the character design is great, and honestly, the story is pretty good for such a short game, especially considering the details that go into the endings and their subvariations.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight strong voice acting performances, particularly praising Carrick Inabnett as Cautionne and Vyn Vox as Dr. Danger, indicating that the game's optimization effectively supports these standout vocal contributions.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers high replayability due to its engaging gameplay and multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different outcomes.
- “Very interesting gameplay; without a doubt, it's highly replayable due to all the different endings you can achieve.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “I love how every decision impacts the story, encouraging me to replay the game to explore all the possibilities.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its fantastic quality, evoking a strong sense of nostalgia reminiscent of classic, old-school visual novels.
- “The atmosphere is fantastic and perfectly reminiscent of a classic, old-school visual novel.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is engaging and features intriguing puzzles that may require significant time to solve, even on normal difficulty. Despite the challenge, players find the overall experience enjoyable, complemented by a heartfelt story.
- “The game was really interesting; the puzzles can be a bit time-consuming even on normal, but despite that, the gameplay is still good and the story was very heartfelt.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly with the later puzzles on higher difficulty levels, though they appreciate that the challenge is manageable and not overly difficult. The puzzle design is reminiscent of the Layton series, offering selectable difficulty to cater to different player preferences.

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MalViolence: Definitive Edition is a casual puzzle game with drama, mystery, comedy and science fiction themes.

MalViolence: Definitive Edition is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

MalViolence: Definitive Edition was released on May 18, 2023.

MalViolence: Definitive Edition was developed by Team malViolence.

MalViolence: Definitive Edition has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

MalViolence: Definitive Edition is a single player game.

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