After an Octoboer 2010 Japanese release and a European release in February this year, Sony has confirmed a July 24 PlayStation Network release in North America for the Alvion-developed action game Malicious. It will cost $9.99. A plot and gameplay rundown, courtesy of Sony assistant producer Dais Kawaguchi, can be found below.
In Malicious, you’ll take control of a “Spirit Vessel” awakened by prophets to defeat Holders, evil giants bent on destroying The Kingdom. You’re armed with the Mantle of Cinders, a magical artifact that takes the form of weapons or a shield.
Rather than crawling through lengthy dungeons to find and defeat enemies, this game gives you the power to select whichever stage you want and jump directly into epic boss battles in whatever order you please. Upon defeating each boss, you’ll absorb its power to obtain new and unique abilities, so the choice is yours as to how you’ll progress. In the end, however, you have one goal — prepare to face the ultimate evil, Malicious!
Thanks, PlayStation Blog.