Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom for PlayStation 3 Reviews by Gamers

Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom was an absolute delight to play. Twenty minutes after starting the game I was enjoying it and had forgotten all about the bad previews and videos I had seen.

Graphics for Majin weren't anything special, they were I would say average for what I expect from a ps3 game, couple times it took a few seconds for them to clear up after scene changes. The music i enjoyed during the game as well, I felt it set the atmosphere well. Controls were solid with the exception of the button assigned for picking up and setting down objects. Found that there was lag involved with this one command.

Story was interesting and it does have the option for two endings, with the second one being based on item collecting. The characters are always interacting during the game, sometimes the Majin will say the same line a few to many times, so that keeps it interesting. Experience based level up system for both characters, so plenty of reason to go and beat up "more and more" baddies. Lots of items, costumes, power ups and treasure, to collect in the game so plenty to side track yourself with.

Game play was pretty simple, hack and slash, for the most part with power combos and cool finishes unlock able during the game. Some of the boss battles were a little challenging but nothing was impossible if you just keep an eye out for all the power ups for the characters.

This was a fun, and not terribly difficult, game with a cute/simple story. I think this one is a good play for anyone that like platforming/puzzles with time good old hack and slash action.

Namco scores again with another character driven adventure game, this time out with Game Republic's "Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom". Like Namco's prior effort with Ninja Theory ("Enslaved"), "Majin" is a single player with two characters that need to help each other through their adventure. Like Monkey and Trip in "Enslaved", Teotl and Tepeu, the Majin and the thief respectively, need to work in tandem to defeat enemies and solve puzzles as they seek to rid the kingdom of darkness. This is a fairly meaty game, as it will take you anywhere from 20-25 hours to complete their quest. Each area unlocks another of the Majin's powers, and you must defeat a boss with each. The bosses are puzzles in themselves, but once you figure out how to take them down, they're not too difficult. Enemy types are varied in both size and speed, but they are appropriately challenging for the level of the characters when you meet them. The story is well told via found memories and simply animated flashbacks. Graphics are quite nice to look at, and the changes in the Majin reflect his returning powers and the restoration of the kingdom. Voice acting is for the most part well done, though some NPCs can grate a little on the nerves. For the most part the game controls well, though at times the Majin will be slow in responding to commands. These lead to some unnecessary deaths, but these frustrations are far from gamebreaking. The end battle is fairly epic, and the game's ending may or may not surprise you, but it does leave room for a sequel. If you're a fan of games like "Ico" and "Shadow of the Colossus", and if you enjoyed "Enslaved", give this one a try. This is a highly enjoyable adventure, even with the flaws, and I hope people give it a chance. With all the endless sequels and shooters out there it's refreshing to play a good lengthy adventure game. Hopefully they will make a sequel, and if so, I for one will be glad to join Tepeu and the Majin on another trip through the kingdom.

My Beef you get Lost No Arrow are Help that tells you what to do next- You Beat a Boss then you are just There- Like what to do next- Even after Roaming all over the Map you find the Next Mission Then you are back Lost on how to Open some Door are how to find a Item. Far as i know there is no Tip Window in the Game you are on your Own- This puts alot of Lost Moments and Lost Time- I Like the Game the Boss Fights are very Good your Big Friend is Awsome in Battles- Graphics are Good not Great more like a PS2 Game. Music is just darn Odd- I got my copy for 29.00 New so Yeah its worth that- Keep in Mind you will get Lost plus at times this will add Boring Moments- I like the Bioshock Arrow System and Tip Help so you dont get Lost and Waste time in BoreLand- It is so Bad it could be a Game Breaker for me even that i like Majin over All - But No one whats to be Lost then off to BoreLand- Its a Darn Shame Toss up Game in my View. Also i see know one has even Done a Help Guide for Majin i Wonder why Makes me Wonder if anyone can beat the game Due to Lost Boring Moments- Thanks

really really awesome

3 words for this game!THIS GAME SUCKS

This game moves to slow for me!! spent alot of time talking to animals and it takes forever to move objects in the environment to set them up!

Graphics are a bit low for a next gen title. Puzzles are too simple, concept works great, just lacks when needed.
Voice acting is terrible. Worth a rent if you have nothing else to play for a weekend.

4 out of 10

So I decided to play this game on easy mode to enjoy the story. I was greatly disappointed. The big lummox is so slow and clumsy it's easy for him to get lost - the entire game I felt like I was babysitting someone, NOT developing a relationship with the stupid oaf. I finally reached the final boss, and (I won't spoil it) I couldn't even beat it on easy mode. Pretty frustrating when a game rewards you with a final boss that is unreasonable in difficulty compared to the rest of the bosses, which were incredibly easy and simple to defeat.

I didn't really know what to think when I first saw this game when it was initially released. It seemed pretty "G" rated, and it kind of is to an extent. It's not exactly geared towards kids, but the story itself did seem a bit like a "fairy tale" which is exactly what it wanted to do.

Gameplay is incredibly simplistic, but it works decently enough. Combat revolves around hack and slash for your main character, while ordering Majin around (most of the time you just tell him to start attacking). Majin does the majority of the damage, and the character you control is mostly used for support and to execute combo attacks/finishers as the enemy's hp goes down. It's not a perfect combat system: Majin does indeed take a bit to execute his actions on occasion, and I found myself getting thrown about a lot while getting hit, which I found annoying at times. But combat is not overwhelmingly difficult through the vast majority of the game.

The game also likes to throw in stealth and platforming sections. Again, neither of which are difficult but are incredibly easy to get a hang of and accomplish. The only aspect that they seemed to work a bit harder on were the puzzle sections. Within each area you generally have to open doors or try to get an item, and they did manage to stump me a bit (I actually had to think at times) to figure them out.

It's really a game that is really easy just to sit back and enjoy. It's not complicated, it's not difficult, which I like to see every once and a while. The one downside I felt it had was it never really seemed very exciting to me; it never really enthralled me to the point where I wanted to continuously play it. But I did like it, I absolutely love games that you can just relax with.

You'll probably end up spending around 8-12+ hours on this game, depending on how much you go and collect, or how good you are with solving things. Unfortunately there is almost no replay value.

It's a "teamwork" game, and it pulls it off decently well

i wasn't expecting much but overall i felt the game delivered.

liked the story and its presentation. the whole buddy game-play was entertaining. graphics weren't that bad. combat was average(not bad but not great). liked how they mixed action with puzzles and stealth. little bit of something for everyone. the costumes were a nice little extra. if you like collectibles/loot there's plenty too find.

really only had 2 big complaints with it. the controls weren't as responsive as id liked. the animations didn't help either. jumping was hard to control and the majin kept blocking my attacks and movement. the other thing was the game would just leave me wondering where to go next. its not really a bad thing but the map wasn't good and without a hint i would just circle the map for too long.

its still a game i would recommend.

I am a grown man that ended up talking back to the Majin through out most of the game. It was just a fun fun game. Reminded me of the original zelda, if the original had a giant special kid always telling you how great you are.

Really fun game.

now before i start i just want to say the graphics are amazing, the game has charm at best but that's where my nice words stop the story seems thrown together i felt like i was watching an bad episode off the smurfs.
but it did have potential in a dead mega-man kind of way.

I had a hard time giving this game more then 1 hour of my time. The game play is very glitchy, and the voice acting is grating! While the scenery was very beautiful it was very hard to navigate the world because everything looked the same. Many rooms, cracks, and outside areas would look the same so much that i would get turned around and be heading the wrong direction and not even realize. Not fun, with so many good games out and coming out this is not something to waste your time on. BOOOOO!

Please do not over look this game, it is truly a beautiful masterpiece. Not only is the story well written but the game looks gorgeous. To top it all off every thing works very well.

Majin Is A Breath Of Fresh Air, I Haven't Played A Game Like This Yet, Yes There's Some Similarities With Other Games Here And There, But Definitely Not A Clone!
It Has A Great Story, Great Characters, And I Enjoy Leveling Up! I Love The Fact That The Map Is Simple And Easy To Use, And Shows You How Many Items Are In That Area, Making You Backtrack Less (Which Is Actually Helpful, Because It Levels You Up While In The Process)(ADVICE: Try To Get All The Items, You Get A Better Ending)
Controls Are Easy And The Fighting System Is Great, As Are The Graphics, Music And Character Design Work.
Don't Skip Over This Game, It Deserves To Be Played! If You Like Adventure, Puzzle And Hours Of Fun, Check It Out!

I don't get the lower ratings on this game. After playing for a couple hours I realized this game is one of the best adventure-puzzle-battle games I've ever played. The graphics are really nice, the game controls are excellent, the puzzles are detailed and challenging, and everything works smoothly.

It's a co-op game in the sense that you and the Majin character have to figure out how to work together and use various powers like wind and electricity to solve puzzles and fight enemies. You control the Majin using a very intelligently designed HUD system.

Because of the Majin's voice, people are mistaking this for a children's game, maybe. The puzzles are way too complicated for children. The Majin's voice is sort of dumb, and can get a little annoying after a while, but that's relatively easy to overlook because the game is so good otherwise. There's no blood or swearing or adult themes - it's just a solid PG adventure story.

This is easily one of the best games of this type. Sort of Lara Crofty puzzles but with a better control system.

I had to get this game since I loved Folklore, which was made by Game Republic like this game. You'll notice the similarities between the games with art style and room/area design. Beyond those 2 factors, they're different enough in game types that it's not worth mentioning they're from the same developer.

With that said, this game is extremely easy for anyone who plays games regularly. The game feels like 1 part Prince of Persia (2008), 1 part Zelda, 1 part RPG-style grinding (if you want all the trophies/achievements) and 1 part Barney (Purple Dinosaur). It's the final part (Barney) that's annoying, with the Majin seeming to be stuck in special ed, grade 1, even though he's age 23. He's a big, lovable character, but he needs you to constantly tell him what to do, and will tell you when he falls. That happens a lot when he's following you. Get over that, and you'll enjoy the game, though you might not be able to get over enough to want to re-play.....

The PoP parts comes mostly from the story where darkness corrupts the enemies you're fighting, the fact that the playable character is the outsider who comes in to clean up the darkness, the fact you rely on an AI character as your co-op partner, and the fact that you will feel some platforming aspects to the game. Zelda parts come from the fact that this is an action adventure game where you need to get new powers to defeat the next boss.

The story is a pretty generic adventure game, but the Barney-like character makes it feel sweet/adorable/cute. You won't care much about the story, since you know enough of the story tale formiula already. But that doesn't matter, since you're still going to want to keep playing to progress the story to see it continue.