a pleasantly challenging platformer with adorable charm and an entertaining story.


Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
2013 Microsoft Studios72Good
Playtime
ShortTypically 8 hours
Playable on
- Steam DeckVerified
- Steam MachineVerified
Included with
- Xbox Game PassStandard
Available on
- −75%$3.74
- $14.99
- $14.99
- $14.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- December 20, 2013
- Developer
- Press Play
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
- Themes
Overview
In its core Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a physics-based puzzle/platformer and set in a 2.5D environment with a free and cinematic camera. The game has 7 chapters and 20 levels in total All levels are connected so the game feels like one long journey. Besides platforming, the gameplay twist is the magic marker which introduces a creative and open approach to how puzzles can be solved. Throughout the game the magic marker will gain different powers. The five powers are 1. Earth pillars. You can create pillars from the earth to reach higher grounds. 2. Tree branches - You can grow trees to use them as platforms, springboards, rafts and moveable objects. Branches also catch fire. 3. Vines which work like ropes. You can crawl and swing in vines, but vines can also be used to tie objects together. 4. Water streams can be shaped freely and will move objects as well as Max along their path. 5. You must destroy obstacles and defeat Mustacho’s minions. Each of the five powers are introduced...
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Reception
- Metacritic72from 51 reviews
- OpenCritic69from 54 reviews
Max: Curse of the Brotherhood uses a wonderfully implemented drawing mechanic to solve puzzles that can often feel familiar, but are usually just about different enough to remain fun and fresh. The platforming, chase sequences, and even the final boss won't put up too much of a fight against you in the seven-or-so hour campaign, but you may find yourself...
Some strong art direction and great puzzle design helps Max: The Curse of Brotherhood manage to be worth the time of PlayStation 4 owners.
It's a nice platformer to play if you're looking for a bit of light relief from the countless open world and heavy-themed games of 2017.
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood may be a few years old now, but though its visuals don't always hold up, its gameplay certainly does. The ingenuity of the physics and puzzles in the game allow for some truly mind-boggling moments at times, while the exhilarating chase set-pieces will set your heart racing. Its price tag is a little steep, but de-pen-ding...















