Maximo Review PS2
Maximo -PS2Game ReviewFor all you younger folks out there Maximo is a remake of a timeless classic from over a decade ago "Ghosts and Goblins".
The very nice people at Capcom have produced a real piece of modern nostalgia, which is absolutely thrilling especially for those who remember the original.
Maximo has been away at war, and when he returns to his kingdom all he finds is chaos. His once friend and right hand man has kidnapped poor Maximo's chick, so he must go to the rescue with his trusty sword and shield.
The enemies in this game are very loyal to the original with skeletons jumping out of graves and zombies breaking out of coffins. At the beginning of the game you generally get skeletons with no armour what so ever and they are easy pickings for Maximo. As the game progresses the enemies do get harder to deal with. Skeletons appear with shields, axes, swords and those long poking stabbing type things. You will also encounter ghosts, who can take away all your angels/fairies, and ravens that will steal all that hard earned cash you have collected along the way.
Back to the game play, as I mentioned before the game play is very old skool. Maximo has three basic moves to start with. The first is a sword swipe, which is what you will need to kick the skeleton asses. The second is a powerful downward stab into the ground. This will generally stop most enemies in their tracks with a one off blast. Thirdly there is the shield. This is not really necessary until you get to some nasty axe swinging bad boys.
This is not all though. As you progress through the game you will collect extra skills that will increase your battling ability. The sword its self also gets powered up, and one of the first power ups will be a simple double slash and a forward stabbing motion. You will also come across power-ups for a flaming sword through to a pure energy version. The shield can also become a weapon, as you will be able to throw it to take out evil beings from a distance.
The levels and their obstacles are mainly based on jumping large gaps and finding hidden objects (small black statues) to open up other parts of the levels. This may sound simple, which it is, but it is also great fun as the game has a great deal of character, both in the graphics and sound. Things can get a bit repetitive at times but there is noting better than having the satisfaction of getting through that last level.
Maximo is a really entertaining 3D platformer with very few rough edges. The graphics are not complex in anyway but they are very nicely executed. The game-play is repetitive at times, but solid. Anyone who remembers the first incarnation, and enjoyed it should buy this version too. If you don't remember the original, but you're into the good old platform and level format then this game is for you too.
8.0
Price: £33.99
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