Malicious

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2012
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 37
  3. Negative: 15 out of 37

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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Aug 9, 2013
    4
    An interesting idea, but not fun to play. "Malicious" is an incredibly short downloadable game in which you fight six boss battles, 5 of which you can fight in any order. That's it, that's really all you do. It's got some interesting hooks like gorgeous anime style graphics that reminded me of 2008's Prince of Persia reboot, and a structure similar to Mega Man in which beating each bossAn interesting idea, but not fun to play. "Malicious" is an incredibly short downloadable game in which you fight six boss battles, 5 of which you can fight in any order. That's it, that's really all you do. It's got some interesting hooks like gorgeous anime style graphics that reminded me of 2008's Prince of Persia reboot, and a structure similar to Mega Man in which beating each boss grants you new abilities. But unfortunately it all falls apart do to the overall poor design of the game. These boss fights take place in open areas flooded with endless waves of brainless enemies that do nothing more than get in your way and annoy you. The bosses themselves are mostly huge towering monsters with large health bars that you have to find a way to chip away at. Basically you just memorize patterns and use the best weapon. Once you figure this out the fight becomes busy work while you constantly dodge and spam attacks. It all just gets dull after a while. The gameplay itself is really awkward. Nothing is explained to you in the game when you first start so you have to kind of figure it out as you go. Things like switching weapons, healing, and the controls themselves aren't told to you when you first start. This can lead to some frustrating deaths at first, made worse by the fact that the health system is awkward to figure out. You don't have a health bar, but instead judge how much damage you've taken by the number of limbs you still have. I eventually figured this out thanks to a random tip that popped up mid-game, but it would have been nice for some kind of tutorial. The controls themselves are awkward, particularly when it comes to the camera and lock-on system. Movement itself is just weird in this game. Due to the number of enemies on-screen at one time it gets hard to lock-on to a specific target other than the boss, this is especially frustrating when the game tasks you with targeting a specific area on a boss. The games story is practically non-existent, making it even harder to care, much less understand, what's going on. In closing "Malicious" is not a good game and is not worth your money. I got it free through Playstation Plus, but even if you can get it free I still don't recommend it. It's just not fun to play which is a shame because it's a good overall concept that could have used some more work.… Expand
  2. waverlock
    Oct 6, 2013
    4
    The first time i look at this game I found the graphics incredible and interesting gameplay.

    When I started I realize that the game didnt give you any training and send you to a BIG CHALLENGE without you be prepared, facing a series of boss battles, which no tips. Ok, the game has manual, the NPC can tell you one thing or another, but what will really teachs you how to play, is    The first time i look at this game I found the graphics incredible and interesting gameplay.

    When I started I realize that the game didnt give you any training and send you to a BIG CHALLENGE without you be prepared, facing a series of boss battles, which no tips.

    Ok, the game has manual, the NPC can tell you one thing or another, but what will really teachs you how to play, is watching any youtube guideline, so you can get an idea of how to fight.

    Then, the camera enter into play. Even knowing what to do and what you want to do, the camera will put you into trouble. You will not be able to properly lock an enemy and will feel dizzy trying to locate you target.

    Dash move is confusing, if you are familiar with the DmC style and get some time to get it usual (but not perfect)

    If the game corrected a few things, like an intro stage or tutorial to teach you the basics and how to fight, fixed the camera and the dash command, this would be an perfect game!    … Expand
  3. Brody_Low
    Oct 28, 2013
    2
    This game is just all kinds of bad. Simply because it isn't even remotely fun. The graphics are really cool. but the combat is basically a bunch of nothingness.
  4. Millow
    Apr 27, 2013
    3
    Dont let the nice music and visual arts fool u, the camera is litteraly ur worst enemy in this game, clunky controls, repetitive gameplay, and also very short (1-2 hours).
  5. starphaser
    Apr 25, 2013
    4
    Malicious is a game that, to put it simply, fails to deliver a fun, entertaining experience. Noticeable flaws permeate the entire game, such as a really, really bad and wonky camera, repetitive gameplay, dated graphics and subpar sound effects. It seems the designers were going for a really interesting and original concept by bringing back some characteristics from old school platformersMalicious is a game that, to put it simply, fails to deliver a fun, entertaining experience. Noticeable flaws permeate the entire game, such as a really, really bad and wonky camera, repetitive gameplay, dated graphics and subpar sound effects. It seems the designers were going for a really interesting and original concept by bringing back some characteristics from old school platformers such as Megaman, but the game falls short and it's really disappointing. The creators of the game also do a terrible job telling you the (really weak) story of the game and explaining you how the gameplay works. I wouldn't recommend this to anybody.… Expand
  6. Linebro
    Oct 27, 2013
    3
    Malicious seems to me like a really mixed bag. For first the combat and graphics are really flashy but on the other; the camera is my worst enemy and the enemies are not that hard and niether are the bosses.

    The graphics are great with nice colors and a great visual style. The music to me seems forgettable. The gameplay is somewhat repetitive in the fact that there are 2 things you do,    Malicious seems to me like a really mixed bag. For first the combat and graphics are really flashy but on the other; the camera is my worst enemy and the enemies are not that hard and niether are the bosses.

    The graphics are great with nice colors and a great visual style. The music to me seems forgettable. The gameplay is somewhat repetitive in the fact that there are 2 things you do, rush into combat and heal.The Camera plagues every moment of the game and even though the combat is nice and rewarding, the extra combat moves are not required to fight the enemies. One thing I wish was in the game as more of a gripping story. Sure the premise is grand but the actual story is minimal.

    This game get a 3/10    … Expand

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. IGN
    Jul 27, 2012
    55
    Malicious just isn't a good game and it's not worth your time. And that's too bad, because Malicious certainly had a lot of promise. It just doesn't deliver.
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  2. MEGamers
    May 8, 2012
    85
    Malicious is by no means perfect, but it is one of the most entertaining downloadable PS3 games I've played in a while.
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  3. SpazioGames
    Apr 7, 2012
    60
    Malicious is an interesting title that offers a different gameplay compared to the classic action game. Some technical problems limiting its potential.
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