Maliki: Poison of the Past launches March 11, 2025

As a lifelong fan of graphic novels and video games, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of “Maliki: Poison of the Past“. The fusion of French visual culture and Japanese chibi aesthetics promises an unique and visually stunning experience that I can’t wait to immerse myself in. The committment and off-beat story, combined with a new genre of combat using time manipulation, seems like a fresh take on the turn-based RPG genre.

In a future release, the role-playing game titled “Maliki: Poison of the Past” – set in the universe of the Maliki graphic novel – is scheduled to drop on both Nintendo Switch and Steam (PC) on March 11, 2025. This announcement was made jointly by publishers Ankama and developers Blue Banshee.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

In the not-so-distant future, I find myself on the brink of human existence, living in fear of the terrifying Poison, a plant beast capable of manipulating the fabric of space and time. Guided by the mysterious Maliki, an enigmatic figure who seems to have defied the very flow of time itself, a small group of temporal refugees has banded together for survival. We’ve established our base in the Domaine – an extraordinary sanctuary that exists beyond the constraints of time, somehow managing to remain untouched by the relentless onslaught of the Poison.

Journey through different eras, assuming the role of Sand, a character tasked with restoring the timeline’s integrity using your Time Pack’s abilities. Join an eccentric and somewhat magical group consisting of Becky, Fang, and Fenimale in battling time-twisted monsters that have taken over past realms.

Engage in tactical skirmishes, shifting through time to unleash coordinated, destructive assaults alongside your allies. The captivating adventure Maliki: Poison of the Past delves deep into fantasy, blending roleplaying, exploration, temporal puzzles, and turn-based combat in a unique and unexpected manner.

In the Domaine, tend to the Thousand-Root Tree which safeguards it against monsters, gather produce, prepare meals, upgrade gear, and dispatch your hero through various temporal divisions, equipped with increasingly potent and eccentric items.

In the captivating tale “Maliki: Echoes of Yesterday“, immerse yourself in a world teeming with enchantment, a cast of lovable characters, and a narrative rich in depth and emotion, all skillfully presented through clever dialogue and distinctively innovative animated artistry. Restore balance to this memorable eco-parable!

Key Features

A Committed and Off-beat Story – In a world where defeated humanity clashes with invasive, vengeful natural forces, a small group of colorful adventures struggle to right the world’s balance and save their home. But who is Poison? What is Maliki hiding? And can we pet the cats?
A New Genre of Combat – Use an original mechanic in turn-based combat: time manipulation! Alter the course of time to create powerful combos with allies, send your opponents into the past, and link your attacks by sliding them toward the future!
A Refuge Outside Time and Chaos – Between sessions exploring time, the Domaine is the perfect place to recharge. Develop your peaceful haven: plant, harvest, cook, craft, and take care of the Thousand-Root Tree holding back time!
A Unique Graphic Signature – Thanks to the combined talents of graphic novel greats and experienced video game creators, Maliki: Poison of the Past offers dynamic graphics with a tang that embody a marriage between French visual culture and Japanese chibi.
20 Years of Fabulous Stories – The graphic novel series Maliki is a touchstone for many readers. It’s making its first incursion into the world of video games and opening a door to easily enter its delightful universe.

Watch a new trailer below.

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