Malicious (video game)
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is a download-only 3D
action game
developed and published by Alvion
for the PlayStation 3
and the PlayStation Vita. The game is meant to offer a simple play experience. Malicious was released on October 27, 2010 and is available to download from PlayStation Store
in Japan
. Because of the game's critical success, and enhanced port of the game was announced for the PlayStation Vita. The port remains a download-exclusive, much like its PS3 counterpart. No release date for the PlayStation Vita port of Malicious has been announced.
For weapon, the player makes use of a special black cloak that hangs from the main character's neck called the . The cloak, created using technology from the great prophets, changes into a variety of forms. As an example, the cloak can becomes a fist for close range melee attacks. It can also become a projectile weapon, making use of "demon bullets" to target multiple enemies with a lock on.
The cloak can also wrap around the character to guard against incoming attacks.
The player is able to freely select whichever stage to come next. The ordering could be important, as defeating a boss gives the character that boss's powers in the form of a new action. The character also gains power in other areas, including increased jump height and the ability to lock on to a greater number of enemies with "demon bullet" blasts.
As the player takes damage during the game, parts of the main character's clothes and body will disappear. However there are certain places where the player can get healed up when certain conditions are met, which will restore the missing parts of the main character's body (clothes, however, can't be restored.)
3D computer graphics
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action game
Action game
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developed and published by Alvion
Alvion
is a Japanese video game and publishing company.- Corporate history :*September 1996 - Alvion formed.*1998 - Headquarters founded in Suita, Osaka.*2004 - Established ACE, a career preparation school.*2005 - Alvion founded Ullucus Ltd....
for the PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
and the PlayStation Vita. The game is meant to offer a simple play experience. Malicious was released on October 27, 2010 and is available to download from PlayStation Store
PlayStation Store
The PlayStation Store is an online virtual market available to users of Sony's PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable game consoles via the PlayStation Network. The Store offers a range of downloadable content both for purchase and available free of charge. Available content includes full games,...
in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. Because of the game's critical success, and enhanced port of the game was announced for the PlayStation Vita. The port remains a download-exclusive, much like its PS3 counterpart. No release date for the PlayStation Vita port of Malicious has been announced.
Gameplay
The main goal of the game is to defeat a dangerous group of creatures known as the Malicious. There is no actual stage progression in Malicious. Instead, all stages start the player off directly in big fights against a boss and his subordinates.For weapon, the player makes use of a special black cloak that hangs from the main character's neck called the . The cloak, created using technology from the great prophets, changes into a variety of forms. As an example, the cloak can becomes a fist for close range melee attacks. It can also become a projectile weapon, making use of "demon bullets" to target multiple enemies with a lock on.
The cloak can also wrap around the character to guard against incoming attacks.
The player is able to freely select whichever stage to come next. The ordering could be important, as defeating a boss gives the character that boss's powers in the form of a new action. The character also gains power in other areas, including increased jump height and the ability to lock on to a greater number of enemies with "demon bullet" blasts.
As the player takes damage during the game, parts of the main character's clothes and body will disappear. However there are certain places where the player can get healed up when certain conditions are met, which will restore the missing parts of the main character's body (clothes, however, can't be restored.)