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.