I finished this game a few times in Beta mode as a Beta tester and now doing another run in the released mode.
Is the game the best of the year? No, and it is not pretending to be. Is it a nice game, with fun features, interesting fights and mechanics? Yes. Is there a lot of things to do? The main storyline is quite straightforward and not so long. However if you want all the achievements and complete all the side quests, you can easily double the duration! (Especially if you have to call a friend to finally find Gaea like I had to do xD)
The quality price ratio is definitly there, as 30 euros is not much for such a game.
It does not matter if you know the universe or not, you are sure to spend a good time in the game, as long as you like RPG with dynamic turn based battles!

Alright, here’s the thing. Maliki: Poison of the Past is one of those games that sneaks up on you. You don’t need to know the original webcomic at all. It totally works on its own. But if you do know Maliki? You're in for a treat.

Yeah, it’s a turn-based RPG, but don’t let that scare you off. There’s this cool timeline mechanic where you mess with the order of actions in battle. Think Chrono Trigger meets Final Fantasy X, with time magic, a little farming, and a whole lot of heart from a French webcomic.

The story hits hard. Starts off all cozy and cute, then gets deep and emotional. Like “wow I did not expect to get teary over this” kind of deep. The characters are super well written, with funny moments and some surprisingly real ones too.

The art? Beautiful. It looks like you’re walking through a comic book. Chill 3D environments, awesome 2D cutscenes. Total eye candy.

The music is fire. Starrysky absolutely crushed it. Whether you’re in a boss fight or just hanging out, the soundtrack sets the mood perfectly. People are literally stopping just to listen.

The gameplay is classic turn-based but with fun twists. There’s also exploration and some light farming. You can get deep into strategy if you want, but it’s also super accessible. Even folks who aren’t into JRPGs are having a blast.

Final word: Whether you love Maliki or just want a fun indie RPG with heart, this one’s worth checking out. It’s not flashy or overhyped, just really solid and made with a lot of love.

If you’re over big-budget games that feel empty, give this one a try. You might end up loving it 💖

Au bout de 26 heures, je n'ai toujours pas fini le jeu. Même si je prend mon temps, j'ai connu des AAA avec moins de durée de vie.
Les contrôles sont intuitifs, il y a des découvertes et des nouveautés qui apparaissent régulièrement, l'histoire jusque là est très intéressante.
Seul bémol : l'absence d'une petite carte et de barre de PV/PT pour les ennemis. Mais ce n'est pas plus gênant que ça.
Excellent jeu au total.