Fit check
Is Malavision: The Beginning worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure players who want a supernatural story rooted in a Guarani legend
- Players interested in Paraguayan social themes involving corruption, violence against women and mental health
- Players seeking a short puzzle-and-survival experience with chase sequences
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign may find the estimated 4-to-5-hour first playthrough brief
- Players who prefer relaxed exploration may not suit the combination of puzzles, life recovery and chase sequences
- Players looking for a role-playing game with character progression may find the listed scope limited
Our take on Malavision: The Beginning
The premise and cultural themes receive more attention than the moment-to-moment structure: the playable scope centers on puzzles, chases, exploration and basic life recovery, with a first attempt estimated at 4 to 5 hours.
What is Malavision: The Beginning?
Set in Paraguay's Chaco in 2013, the game follows a politician who retreats to a private property after corruption allegations against him are proven and begins searching for his missing assistant.
The investigation draws on Malavisión, a Guarani legend about a woman who appears in remote landscapes and disturbs reality. Gameplay combines exploration of a hostile environment with puzzle solving, chase sequences, a rechargeable flashlight and pill-based life recovery. Spoken notes support the investigation, while real-time kinematics are included among the game's mechanics. The story also addresses political corruption, violence against women and mental health. Spanish, English and Portuguese subtitles are available. The vendor estimates a first playthrough at 4 to 5 hours.
How Malavision: The Beginning plays
- 01Environmental puzzles
- Solving puzzles is required to continue through the game.
- 02Rechargeable flashlight
- The flashlight can be recharged during play.
- 03Chase sequences
- The game includes chase sequences as part of its play.
- 04Pill-based recovery
- Taking pills restores the protagonist's life.
- 05Subtitle languages
- Subtitles are available in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
- 06Spoken notes
- Notes are presented with spoken audio.
Malavision: The Beginning compared to similar games
Malavision: The Beginning combines a supernatural investigation with puzzles, chases, a rechargeable flashlight and pill-based life recovery. Jusant focuses on climbing, stamina management and exploring paths toward a tower, making traversal its central activity rather than investigation and survival.
Malavision: The Beginning: platforms & release
Is Malavision: The Beginning worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure players who want a supernatural story rooted in a Guarani legend. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign may find the estimated 4-to-5-hour first playthrough brief.
Where can I download Malavision: The Beginning?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Malavision: The Beginning's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Malavision: The Beginning on?
Windows only.
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