- July 31, 2024
- Odd Games
- 2h median play time
Malware
80%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
story, gameplay
80% User Score 100 reviews
Platforms
PC
Windows
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"Malware" is a single-player strategy game set in 1999, offering around 2 hours of playtime. As a time-traveler, you must eliminate rogue software and malicious installations that have infiltrated the pastoral internet era. By exposing unscrupulous software vendors and making clean installation methods public, you gain fame and money, cracking malware installations for orders pouring in.
Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews
humor8 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
- The game offers a unique and entertaining take on navigating installation wizards, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of early internet days.
- Puzzles are cleverly designed and can be quite challenging, requiring players to think critically and pay attention to details.
- Despite its simplicity, the game proves that engaging gameplay doesn't require fancy graphics, and it has a humorous premise that many players find enjoyable.
- The game suffers from poor English translation and a lack of polish, which can lead to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- Many puzzles can feel repetitive and reduce to simply clicking checkboxes, which may not provide the depth or challenge players expect.
- Some players find that the game requires external guides to progress, making it less accessible for those who prefer a self-contained experience.
story18 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story is widely criticized for its lack of coherence and depth, often described as poorly written and reminiscent of a middle school project. Many players find it boring and repetitive, with broken English translations that detract from the experience. Overall, the narrative fails to engage, leaving players disappointed and unfulfilled.
“Full disclosure, I only beat the first few rounds of installations before it got generally repetitive, but as soon as you start the game up, the story is thrust upon you, so there you go.”
“Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to channel your inner Sherlock Holmes and scrutinize each installer screen.”
“The English translation is a little broken, the story feels like it was written by a middle schooler but is dumb fun, and there are some mini-games (low effort but cute) scattered within it.”
“The English translation is a little broken, the story feels like it was written by a middle schooler but dumb fun, and there's some mini-games (low effort but cute) scattered within it.”
“I expected some fun nostalgia, but the game itself is actually very boring, and the story doesn't really make any sense.”
“The story sounds like something a high school teenager would have come up with as a computer science project.”
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