Maliki: Poison of the Past
Maliki: Poison of the Past is an exciting 2D adventure game adapted from the eponymous French comic book series by Souillon. Set in the mystical world of the Époques, the game follows the protagonist, Maliki, as she grapples with a forgotten past and a mysterious illness affecting the people of her world. This narrative-focused experience serves as a prequel to the main comic series.
Category
Adventure, Visual novel, Puzzle, Casual, Action-adventure, other
About
Maliki: Poison of the Past is an exciting 2D adventure game adapted from the eponymous French comic book series by Souillon. Set in the mystical world of the Époques, the game follows the protagonist, Maliki, as she grapples with a forgotten past and a mysterious illness affecting the people of her world. This narrative-focused experience serves as a prequel to the main comic series.
Players will embark on a unique journey, exploring lush, hand-drawn environments, solving light puzzles, and engaging in deep narrative choices characteristic of the visual novel genre. The game features the unique dynamic between Maliki and her companions, including the grumpy virtual cat, Fëanor, and the mysterious creature, Lady H. Unravel the secrets behind the devastating 'Poison of the Past' and discover Maliki's origins.
Features
- An official prequel story to the beloved Maliki comic series, created in collaboration with the author, Souillon.
- Rich 2D artwork and meticulously hand-drawn environments true to the aesthetic of the source material.
- Narrative-heavy gameplay with dialogue choices that shape Maliki's future and relationships.
- A compelling blend of visual novel storytelling and classic point-and-click adventure elements.
- A unique soundtrack enhancing the magical and mysterious atmosphere.
Ratings
User Reviews
- A true success in adapting the comic book's charm. The art style is gorgeous and the story is deep and emotionally engaging. Fans of the comic must play this!
- A fantastic point-and-click adventure with a strong visual novel core. The puzzles are enjoyable and the narrative feels perfectly integrated into the Maliki universe.
- The world-building is incredible, and the relationship between Maliki and Fëanor steals the show. Highly recommended for narrative game enthusiasts.
- The best kind of visual novel—it respects the source material while offering a fresh, original story that fills in gaps from the lore.
- Mydriaze did a wonderful job capturing the emotional complexity and quirky humor of the Maliki universe. A delightful experience.