Project Malice

About

Project Malice is a single-player, story-driven, action-adventure game set in a dark, futuristic world. As the player, you'll take on the role of a powerful being known as a "Malice," tasked with defeating an oppressive regime and uncovering the truth about your own origins. The game features fast-paced combat, skill-based abilities, and a variety of enemies to battle, with a focus on strategy and exploration.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The game features engaging and addictive gameplay with a unique art style and interesting lore.
It offers a variety of characters and playstyles, enhancing replayability and keeping the experience fresh.
The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing commitment to improving the overall experience.

The camera controls and navigation can be frustrating, making it difficult to play smoothly.
There are numerous bugs and crashes that disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments.
Some mechanics feel unbalanced or poorly designed, leading to frustrating encounters and a lack of clarity in gameplay.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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41%
9%
The gameplay is described as addictive and unique, with a compelling loop that keeps players engaged, despite some frustrating mechanics and occasional jankiness. Many users appreciate the depth of the lore and the interesting character designs, while noting that the controls may take some time to master. Overall, the game offers a refreshing experience with frequent updates that aim to improve gameplay elements.
- “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.”
- “Regardless, the gameplay is addicting, and the lore is super in-depth.”
- “Gameplay is incredibly solid, especially for early access.”
- “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 can be pretty jank at times, but if that's not too big a problem for you, this game offers a surprising lot of content and world-building in return.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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31%
19%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their decent quality and appealing art style, described as simple yet clean and almost eye-candy. Players appreciate the care put into the graphics and sprites, which enhance the overall experience, especially on platforms like the Steam Deck. While the visuals are well-received, some users noted that the music could be improved.
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The story of the game 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 and story depth, they appreciate the unique gameplay and express excitement for future expansions to the narrative. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point for an indie roguelite, with potential for further development.
- “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.”
- “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 within.”
- “While the story and characters have their issues, it's still neat for an indie roguelite.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The humor in the game is inconsistent, with some players finding the character interactions and dialogue lacking in personality and comedic value. However, there are moments of humor found in item descriptions and certain funny references, which provide a lighthearted contrast to the otherwise tense gameplay. Overall, while some elements are amusing, the humor does not resonate universally among players.
- “Every moment of this game was a surprising moment of tense encounters, fear over invincible monsters, and pretty funny item descriptions.”
- “+ some funny dialogue, references, and characters.”
- “Items range from useless (not counting the useless but funny items, i.e. snake oil, whiskey, etc.) to incredibly busted.”
- “All of the characters I encountered are very unfunny and have little to no personality whatsoever.”
- “All of the characters I encountered are very unfunny and have little to no personality whatsoever.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it charming and enjoyable, others describe it as subpar and lacking depth. Overall, the music seems to be a point of contention, with opinions varying significantly among users.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported numerous random bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, including instances of inexplicable deaths attributed to nonexistent explosions. This instability has led to frustration among users, highlighting a need for improvements in the game's reliability.
- “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.”