I'm leaving a positive review to support the developers. I like supporting developers...but I would sadly not recommend this game. I was lured in by the visual design and time travel setup, but it really missed the mark in its execution. Pros: - cute environments. Sort of toy box vibes, reminds me of Maplestory - pretty fun puzzles with each party member offering a different mechanic for solving them. - the combat has a few unique ideas with shifting around turn order - fairly bug free Cons: - the story is not good. It's told entirely through recaps of events that you weren't present for, or aimless progression driven by the line "I don't know why we're here, but lets hope something happens." - The game clearly expects you to have read the webcomic its based on, which is fine so long as it's stated anywhere in the steam page (it is not). - combat is absurdly difficult. enemies hit too hard, items and healing skills recover too little, you're always low on TP, equipment upgrades are u...
Maliki : Poison Of The Past
- Release Date:
- Apr 22, 2025
- Metacritic:
- 75
- Developer:
- Blue Banshee
- Publisher:
- Ankama Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
In the near future, humanity is teetering on the edge of extinction, subjugated by the fearsome Poison, a plant monster that alters the space-time continuum. Led by the enigmatic Maliki, a handful of temporal survivors have joined forces and are coordinating their efforts from the Domaine, a haven outside of time that is so far safe from the threat.
Play as Sand as you travel through the ages to repair the continuum. Use your Chrono Pack to manipulate time, fight the monsters that have infested past worlds alongside Becky, Fang and Fenimale, a wacky and slightly magical band of characters.
Wage strategic battles altering time to trigger devastating joint attacks with your teammates. MALIKI: POISON OF THE PAST is a fantastical odyssey with great depth, offering a surprising mix of roleplaying, exploration, temporal riddles to solve, and turn-based combat.
Rest and prepare in the Domaine, take care of the Thousand-Root Tree that protects it from the monster, harvest, cook, improve your equipment and send your hero into the bisections of time with every more powerful and wacky accessories.
In Maliki: Poison of the Past, you'll find a universe full of magic, a family of endearing characters, and a story full of nuance and emotion, all of which carried by a sharp wit and satisfyingly original anime visuals. Bring harmony back in this unforgettable ecological fable!
In a world where defeated humanity clashes with invasive, vengeful natural forces, a small group of colorful adventures struggle to right the world's balance and save their home. But who is Poison? What is Maliki hiding? And can we pet the cats?
Use an original mechanic in turn-based combat: time manipulation! Alter the course of time to create powerful combos with allies, send your opponents into the past, and link your attacks by sliding them toward the future!
Between sessions exploring time, the Domaine is the perfect place to recharge. Develop your peaceful haven: plant, harvest, cook, craft, and take care of the Thousand-Root Tree holding back time!
Thanks to the combined talents of graphic novel greats and experienced video game creators, MALIKI: POISON OF THE PAST offers dynamic graphics with a tang that embody a marriage between French visual culture and Japanese chibi.
The graphic novel series Maliki is a touchstone for many readers. It's making its first incursion into the world of video games and opening a door to easily enter its delightful universe.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Win 10 64 bits
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, AMD Ryzen 3 1200, or above
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 760, Radeon R9 280, or above
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Maliki : Poison Of The Past cost?
Maliki : Poison Of The Past costs $29.99.
What are the system requirements for Maliki : Poison Of The Past?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Win 10 64 bits Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, AMD Ryzen 3 1200, or above Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 760, Radeon R9 280, or above DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space
What platforms is Maliki : Poison Of The Past available on?
Maliki : Poison Of The Past is available on Windows PC.
Is Maliki : Poison Of The Past worth buying?
Maliki : Poison Of The Past has 80% positive reviews from 5 players. Metacritic score: 75/100.
When was Maliki : Poison Of The Past released?
Maliki : Poison Of The Past was released on Apr 22, 2025.
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