Malebolgia
DascuMaru · 2015 · Adventure, Indie, Action, Horror, Souls-like
PC
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About Malebolgia
Malebolgia is an atmospheric horror action/adventure, set in an old demonic palace, situated in the deepest Circle of Hell. The characters and story are inspired by Dante Alighieri’s “Inferno”, the ranks and nobility of the “Ars Goetia” and European history at the dawn of the 20th century.
As the old and battle-weary Leopold, you are forced to fight your way through this desolate and cold bastion of Hell, filled with macabre ghouls, fiendish devils and gargantuan monsters. On his desperate quest for freedom, Leopold encounters familiar faces and slowly comes to realize why he is trapped inside the palace. Is there truly escape from the Beast itself?
As the old and battle-weary Leopold, you are forced to fight your way through this desolate and cold bastion of Hell, filled with macabre ghouls, fiendish devils and gargantuan monsters. On his desperate quest for freedom, Leopold encounters familiar faces and slowly comes to realize why he is trapped inside the palace. Is there truly escape from the Beast itself?
Key Features:
- A haunted palace to venture through, ever-changing with the passage of time and weather. As day fades into night, once visited areas will feature new threats and attackers. A raging blizzard may subside to clear a path, while a fiery inferno may trap you amongst the ravenous undead.
- A deliberately paced combat system to fend off the demons. Wield your torch and halberd well against the numerous vicious enemies and abhorrent bosses. These are not threats to outrun, but opponents to best in battle.
- A cel-shaded visual style that utilizes the contrast of light and shadow for an atmospheric and memorable experience.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
[h1] I smell trouble. [/h1]3 found this helpful
Graphics are terrible and mechanics feel outdated and clunky. difficulty is poorly balanced and the game quickly gets boring. more of a disappointment than a fun experience. definitely not worth the time unless you love nostalgia for bad old games.2 found this helpful
The PC controls make [b][i]Malebolgia[/i][/b] effectively unplayable, despite its very appealing visual style. The start-up utility does not support mice, while the in-game prompts do not show the bound keys, but do show the controller buttons.
The concept is not bad, I understand what the creator means and tried to do, but the game plays and feels like a demo from itch, and I'm not talking visuals here. As someone who plays tons of indie, this should not be offered as is. Good intentions with a bad execution.
Malebolgia is a dark and atmospheric indie game that sets out to blend horror, action, and exploration into a unique experience. Developed and published by DascuMaru, it places players in the shoes of Leopold, a weary figure trapped within a shifting demonic palace deep in Hell. The game draws inspiration from gothic traditions, Dante’s Inferno, and occult references, building its world around torment, decay, and haunting uncertainty. From the moment you step into its cursed halls, the sense of oppression is immediate. Rooms do not always remain the same when revisited, storms and fire hazards can alter the environment without warning, and enemies emerge from the shadows as if summoned by the palace itself. This design keeps players uneasy, never able to rely on familiarity, and strengthens the horror roots of the experience. The presentation is one of the strongest aspects of the game. Malebolgia employs cel-shaded visuals with stark contrasts, where light sources like torches or lanterns carve fleeting clarity into the surrounding gloom. The darkness is not just aesthetic—it defines the experience, concealing both secrets and threats. The minimalistic but deliberate use of light…
i absolutely love this game. very atmospheric but also very simple. it wears its inspirations well while telling its own story. the tie-ins with the other titles by this dev are really fun to find.
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