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 game with emphasis on melee combat, that offers the player the possibility of controlling minds and bodies of thirteen characters the player may meet while journeying. Each character has their own attacks, advantages, and disadvantages. Throughout the game the player has 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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The Press Says
| Gaming Target |
Aug 31, 2001 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| Defunct Games |
Dec 02, 2006 |
80 out of 100 |
80 |
| Planet Dreamcast |
Apr 25, 2000 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| 4Players.de |
Sep 26, 2000 |
78 out of 100 |
78 |
| Jeuxvideo.com |
Aug 04, 2000 |
15 out of 20 |
75 |
| HonestGamers |
Mar 11, 2007 |
7 out of 10 |
70 |
| The Video Game Critic |
Apr 11, 2006 |
B- |
67 |
| Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault) |
Jun 08, 2000 |
  |
60 |
| Armchair Empire, The |
Sep 01, 2000 |
5.5 out of 10 |
55 |
| Joypad |
Sep, 2000 |
5 out of 10 |
50 |
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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
YID YANG 
(162352) on Nov 04, 2003.
