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100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.4
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Description

Maken X is a sword - a "Soul Sword" that possesses a unique ability called brainjacking. It can take over the mind and the body of another creature and adapt all its strength and weaknesses. Maken X is also the hero of the game - a wandering mutant spirit of the sword. The ability to manipulate a person's "psi", or soul, was discovered in a research lab. The chief scientist is kidnapped by terrorists, and his daughter Kay awakens Maken X who now must assist her on her dangerous mission.

"Maken X" is a first-person action-adventure game with emphasis on melee combat, that offers the player the possibility of controlling minds and bodies of thirteen characters you can meet on your journey. Each character has his own attacks, advantages and disadvantages. Throughout the game you'll have to make decisions that will influence the plot and bring the game to one of its seven endings.

Alternate Titles

  • "魔剣X" -- Japanese Spelling

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User Reviews

Very interesting, but way too hard. Get the remake instead JazzOleg Bronze Star Contributing Member (53182) 3.43 Stars3.43 Stars3.43 Stars3.43 Stars3.43 Stars

The Press Says

Defunct Games Dec 02, 2006 80 out of 100 80
Jeuxvideo.com Aug 04, 2000 15 out of 20 75
Armchair Empire, The Sep 01, 2000 5.5 out of 10 55

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Trivia

"Maken" is Japanese for "magic sword" (can also be understood as "demon sword").


This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by JazzOleg Bronze Star Contributing Member (53182) on Nov 04, 2003.
 

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