- Publisher: Ankama Games
- Release Date: Apr 22, 2025
- Also On: Switch
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Jul 10, 2025This nostalgic and approachable JRPG stands out for its emotionally mature story, accessible combat, and simplified progression that make it ideal for newcomers, although veterans may find it too basic and repetitive in both gameplay depth and resource management.
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May 7, 2025A successful first foray into video games for Maliki! And a good reminder to the world that French creators have talent, both in comics and RPGs.
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Apr 22, 2025Maliki: Poison of the Past builds upon a unique concept of the butterfly effect; how one small change can alter the future. The art direction and style of the game are gorgeous, and there’s clear inspiration from JRPGs of the 2000s. But there are a lot of bugs that can make the game frustrating to play, like some enemies being immune to all attacks. Some mechanics aren’t explained well, and the lack of a map could make players disoriented. However, there is clear passion from the team on their love for France (or hatred for Paris), and I enjoyed learning about the more unknown landmarks. Fans of the webcomic will get a greater kick out of this, but non-fans might have to watch a Let’s Play to see if it’s for them.
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May 28, 2025Maliki: Poison of the Past is a nice and cute RPG with Japanese touches. It is better when its plots become a little darker.