Maken X (Dreamcast)

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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.

In contrast to the previous games in the series, 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.

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Alternate Titles

• "魔剣Ｘ" -- Japanese spelling

Part of the Following Groups

• Game feature: Possession
• Megami Tensei / Megaten universe
• Protagonist: Female

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Critic Reviews

Gaming Target	Aug 31, 2001	8 out of 10	80
Planet Dreamcast	Apr 25, 2000	8 out of 10	80
GameSpot	Dec 08, 1999	7.9 out of 10	79
Jeuxvideo.com	Aug 04, 2000	15 out of 20	75
HonestGamers (Staff reviews only)	Mar 11, 2007	7 out of 10	70
Video Games	Jan, 2000	7 out of 10	70
Official Dreamcast Magazine (U.S.)	Jul, 2000	7 out of 10	70
Video Games	Aug, 2000	61 out of 100	61
Armchair Empire, The	Sep 01, 2000	5.5 out of 10	55
Joypad	Sep, 2000	5 out of 10	50

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Title translation

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