Project Malice

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Project Malice is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by aplove and was released on January 13, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

An isometric roguelike third-person shooter about a ruined Earth and the unending chaos engulfing it. Fight hordes of the infected, gather loot, make allies, traverse spacetime, and venture into the depths of what we could've prevented.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features unique mechanics and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged and wanting to try again.
The art style and character designs are charming, contributing to an immersive experience with interesting lore.
The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing commitment to improving the overall experience.

The camera controls are finicky and can cause nausea, making navigation difficult and frustrating.
The game suffers from balance issues, with difficulty levels swinging between too easy and nearly impossible.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with dialogue and cutscenes, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as initially challenging to learn, with some mechanics being frustrating, yet ultimately addictive and rewarding as players become more familiar with them. The game features unique mechanics, solid world-building, and engaging lore, making it compelling despite occasional jankiness. Overall, players appreciate the immersive experience and the continuous updates that enhance gameplay.
- “Smh, can't believe I just supported you by buying every single thing you had, and like... ugh I think I actually like it, because the gameplay is so addictive and the art is actually great, and I guess I like all the characters and the amount of time you put into the lore for everything.”
- “This game gave me a breath of fresh air in terms of mechanics, and although some things could be better, it's a game that constantly gets updates and adds new features to improve said downsides.”
- “Most of the mechanics in this game are genuinely frustrating to deal with.”
- “A lot of the designs for enemies are nice, but the gameplay itself is annoying.”
- “The gameplay takes a bit of getting used to but is very fun once it starts flowing nicely in your hands, though it will take a while of fumbling about to reach that point.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their decent quality and appealing art style, with many users describing them as eye-candy and well-crafted. The visuals are noted to work well on platforms like the Steam Deck, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience. While some find the graphics simple, they complement the addictive gameplay and engaging lore effectively.
- “I love the art style too.”
- “Love the art style, works perfectly on Steam Deck.”
- “An interesting game with nice, albeit simple graphics, addictive gameplay and an interesting lore.”
- “Graphics are decent though the music leaves much to be desired.”
- “The graphics and sprites have been made with care; it's almost eye candy.”
- “I saw the art and graphics and didn't expect much, but hey, might as well try it.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The story in this indie roguelite is described as deep and intriguing, with a mysterious ambiance that keeps players engaged and eager to see how it unfolds. While some users note issues with the characters, the overall narrative and side-stories are immersive and unique for the genre, leaving players hopeful for future expansions and developments.
- “In my experience, I got really immersed in the story (and side-stories), which are really interesting, and in terms of gameplay, I can't think of a game more unique than this one, at least in the genre.”
- “The story is deep and intriguing, the ambiance is great and mysterious, like you don't really know what is going to happen next, in a good way.”
- “This game has a lot of potential, and I'm really excited to see how the story unfolds.”
- “While the story and characters have their issues, it's still neat for an indie roguelite.”
- “Short story - for now?”
- “I do hope the game proceeds further to fully expand upon the game itself and to fill out more of the main story and overarching additions.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The humor in the game is hit or miss, with some players finding the characters lacking in personality and overall funniness. However, there are moments of comedic relief through amusing item descriptions and occasional funny dialogue, which provide a contrast to the game's tense atmosphere.
- “The items range from useless (not counting the useless but funny items, like snake oil and whiskey) to incredibly overpowered.”
- “There are some hilarious dialogue exchanges, clever references, and memorable characters throughout the game.”
- “Every moment of this game was filled with surprising tense encounters, fear of invincible monsters, and some pretty funny item descriptions.”
- “All of the characters I encountered are very unfunny and have little to no personality whatsoever.”
- “The jokes fell flat and often felt forced, making it hard to enjoy the humor.”
- “I expected clever writing, but instead, the humor was stale and predictable.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it charming and fitting, others describe it as subpar and lacking depth. Overall, it seems to enhance the experience for some, but not for all.
- “The visual style of the game is charming, along with the music.”
- “Cute characters and graphics, super fast gameplay, nice music.”
- “Graphics are decent, though the music leaves much to be desired.”
- “Subpar music.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, citing random bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, including instances of inexplicable deaths attributed to nonexistent explosions.
- “The random bugs and glitches don't add to the experience; I'm not sure in what world I 'died to explosion' when there was nothing explosive in the room.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing hours of gameplay.”
- “I encountered multiple instances where the game froze, forcing me to restart and lose my progress.”