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Max & the Magic Marker

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Max & the Magic Marker
Developer(s)Press Play
Publisher(s)The Games Company (Mac OS X,PC)
Press Play (WiiWare),Microsoft Studios(Windows Mobile)
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Wii(WiiWare),Windows,Mac OS X,Windows Mobile,iOS,Nintendo DS,PlayStation 3
Release
January 22, 2010
  • WiiWare
    • PAL:January 22, 2010
    • NA:March 8, 2010
    • JP:April 13, 2010
    Windows,Mac OS X
    • NA:February 8, 2010
    Windows Mobile
    October 16, 2010
    iOS
    March 25, 2011[1]
    Remastered
    August 30, 2017
    Nintendo DS
    • EU:July 30, 2011
    • NA:November 8, 2011
    PlayStation Network
    • EU:September 28, 2011
    • NA:November 1, 2011
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player

Max & the Magic Markeris aplatform gamereleased forWiiWare,Nintendo DS,PlayStation 3,Mac OS X,Microsoft Windows,iOS,andWindows Mobile.It was developed byPress Play.The Wii version was ported to Japan and published byMarvelous Entertainmentunder the nameRakugaki Hero(らくがき☆ヒーロー,Rakugaki☆Hīrō)on April 13, 2010.[2]

Theprotagonistis a boy named Max, who draws a monster with a specialmagic markerthat he happened to come across. The monster comes to life, invades Max's drawings and begins wreaking havoc in them. Max must chase and get rid of the monster, with the help of the magic marker.

Gameplay

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Max & the Magic Markeris aplatform gamewith gameplay elements similar toCrayon Physicswhere the magic marker is controlled by the mouse and is used to create physical objects such as platforms and boxes to assist Max in his adventure. The Magic Marker is used by the player to create bridges, platforms and heavy objects to help Max cross caverns, rise up on moving objects, or be propelled in the air via a seesaw.

Reception

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The Wii and iOS versions received "generally favorable reviews", while the PC version andGold Editionreceived "average" reviews, according to thereview aggregationwebsiteMetacritic.[10][11][12][13][9]

GameZonegave the PC version a score of 7.5 out of 10, saying, "While I enjoyed playingMax & The Magic Markeron the PC, the overall experience felt cheapened by the fact it controlled better on the Wii and was priced higher than it should have been. "[38]Edgegave the Wii version a score of seven out of ten, saying, "Tight ink limitations force creative solutions, but once learnt, certain tricks undermine the action."[39]

Common Sense Mediagave the PC version all five stars, saying, "For less experienced gamers, the jumping feels far more difficult than necessary and adds a frustrating element to an otherwise very enjoyable game. But for those who are platform-puzzle experts, the draw-your-own-solution aspect of the game creates a refreshing change."[40]411Maniagave the same PC version eight out of ten, saying, "Max & the Magic Markerfeels like 'Crayon Physics Deluxe: Deluxe'. The physics and drawing are spot on and it has a great art style. One of the most enjoyable games with a little boy with a giant orange mohawk as the protagonist that I have ever played! "[36]Teletext GameCentralgave the Wii version eight out of ten, calling it "A clever mix ofWorld of GooandDrawn to Lifethat makes good use of the Wii and your own imagination. "[37]

Sequel

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A sequel, entitledMax: The Curse of Brotherhood,was released for download forXbox Oneon December 20, 2013.Xbox 360andMicrosoft Windowsversions were also announced, and released on May 21, 2014.

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