Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom

by Namco

Product Features

• Forge an alliance: Partner with the powerful monster to cooperatively battle the forces of darkness and creatively solve massive puzzles
• Discover a whole new world: Journey though the mysterious fallen empire full of adventure, creatures and puzzles and seamlessly explore the lush forsaken kingdom
• Diverse gameplay action: Experience the perfect gameplay mix combining stealth action, problem solving, platform navigation and combat
• Legendary developer talent: Directed by Yoshiki Okamoto, whose previous works - Resident Evil and Street Fighter II series have reached critical acclaim and sold millions

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003BE6OZC
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 23, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #9 in Video Games > Xbox 360 > All Games

Product Description

Platform: Xbox 360

From the Manufacturer

Save the Kingdom by working together with the most unlikely partner. View larger.

To Save the Kingdom, the Greatest Alliance Between Man and Monster is Forged!
Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom™ is the modern incarnation of inspired partnership gaming, seamlessly integrating problem solving, combat and an engaging story line in a fluid cinematic experience like no other!

Key Game Features

• Forge an alliance – Partner with the powerful monster to cooperatively battle the forces of darkness and creatively solve massive puzzles
• Discover a whole new world – Journey though the mysterious fallen empire full of adventure, creatures and puzzles and seamlessly explore the lush forsaken kingdom
• Diverse gameplay action – Experience the perfect gameplay mix combining stealth action, problem solving, platform navigation and combat
• Legendary developer talent – Directed by Yoshiki Okamoto, whose previous works – Resident Evil and Street Fighter II series have reached critical acclaim and sold millions

Additional Screenshots:

Fight foes as a team! View larger.

Travel to other strange worlds. View larger.

Solving tough puzzles together. View larger.

A little help from a big friend. View larger.

Product Description

To Save the Kingdom, the Greatest Alliance Between Man and Monster is Forged! Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom is the modern incarnation of inspired partnership gaming, seamlessly integrating problem solving, combat and an engaging story line in a fluid cinematic experience like no other!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Awful Acting Could Not Bring this Majin Down, January 23, 2011

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D. Frost - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom (Video Game)

I grabbed this when it was on sale over the holidays. The reduced price made it worth picking up. Even though I had heard some pretty negative things about the game, it seemed to be exactly the kind of game I tend to like. A true adventure with a fantastic world and a great quest.

It turns out the bad things I had heard were spot on. The acting in this game is so bad, I can only assume it was done by complete armatures. And unfortunately, the story of the Majin and the hero need to be told through this really bad acting. But the world and the main characters do have some charm and you just may find the world a fun place to spend some time.

The combat also suffers from its share of issues and tends to lend itself to button mashing. Animations can take to long and allow for what feels like very cheap hits. The camera can betray you and leave you wondering which way is up. And the Majin can end up getting in your way instead of helping out.

But, despite these flaws, the game is still fun to play for the most part. Its a classic fantasy adventure and is nothing new but they gameplay does have you and the Majin working together to solve light puzzles as well as combat. This is where the game stands out. It does a pretty good job of making you feel connected to the Majin and you want to work towards leveling up his abilities as much as your own. The level design did seem kind of odd at times and the progress of getting new powers suffers from some pacing issues. A few times I was wondering if I had missed something or if I needed to progress and backtrack. This can lead to a bit of frustration. At least there is the much needed map because without that, I probably would have quit.

The world is also very colorful, though it has its dark side, and I really like the art style. The music? I am not sure. It must not be that memorable because I can't think of any impressions.

So, its a decent, Zelda style adventure game with some decent combat. Its not going to change the lanscape of gaming but its fun. The only real shame here is that giving a bit of polish and some time spent on acting and music, this could have been a very special game. Instead, it just an above average game with lots of potential. This would be a good rent or a good pick up once its price drops again.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Lovely secret game for Icp fans, April 7, 2011

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Tec-know "hard2find-deleted-techmusic" (UK) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom (Video Game)

A game that's wonderfully charming and sweet without ever becoming annoying or cloying, with a genuinely interesting story and characters that remain with you long after finishing the game. The gameplay feels at once traditional and unique with a good mixture of adventure, puzzle solving, exploring new areas, fighting/sneaking and unique friendship between two main characters..the overall experience is both remarkable and memorable with the rare ability to appeal to all age groups.

Highly recommended to those who enjoyed Ico, Zelda, Shadow Of The Colossus, Okami.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing much new here, but sure is a lot of fun., January 21, 2011

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Skyclad (Michigan) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom (Video Game)

I don't understand the few reviews here... the game is a bit linear, basically multiple paths you can go down, but it doesn't force you down any one path at all. The graphic style and color scheme is awesome and the gameplay is a lot of fun. Like I said, this game offers nothing new, but it does have gameplay elements from Zelda, Uncharted, Tomb Raider, Sly Cooper, and more. This game seems like what the ICO sequal will be like, only less dark. Do you wanna bull through and fight hand to hand in the game? Go ahead, but it'll be hard. You can do that or scan the area and look for environmental hazards or traps you can use to smite your enemies. Everything from scaling walls and cliffs to working together with the Majin to using catapults and more was simply fun. And you can find this game some places for 22 bucks, and it's definitely worth that. 1UP just recently gave the game a "B".

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