Project Malice
- January 13, 2024
- aplove
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PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features engaging and addictive gameplay with a unique art style and interesting lore.
- It offers a variety of characters and mechanics that cater to different playstyles, enhancing replayability.
- The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing commitment to improving the player experience.
- The camera controls and perspective can be frustrating, making navigation and gameplay difficult at times.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with dialogue and cutscenes.
- Some players find the combat mechanics repetitive and the overall difficulty too easy, leading to a lack of challenge.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as both addictive and unique, with a mix of enjoyable mechanics and some frustrating elements. While players appreciate the depth of the lore and the immersive story, they note that the controls can be janky and may require some adjustment. Overall, the game offers a compelling experience with frequent updates that enhance its features, making it appealing to both fans and newcomers.
“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.”
“The 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 amount of content and world-building in return.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
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 fun 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 didn't expect much but hey might as well try it.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in this indie roguelite is described as deep and intriguing, with a mysterious ambiance that keeps players engaged and curious about what will happen next. While some users note issues with the characters and story elements, many express excitement for the game's potential and hope for further development and expansion of the narrative. Overall, the unique gameplay combined with the immersive storytelling creates a compelling experience.
“In my experience, I got really immersed in the story (and side-stories), which are really interesting. 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, leaving you unsure of 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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is inconsistent, with some players finding the characters lacking in personality and overall funniness, while others appreciate the amusing item descriptions and occasional witty dialogue. While certain items are deemed useless, they can still provide comedic value, contributing to a mixed but occasionally entertaining experience.
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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 detracts from it for others.
“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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 work.”
“I encountered multiple instances where the game froze, forcing me to restart and lose my progress.”
