Max: The Curse of Brotherhood

 Xbox One
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 308 Ratings

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  1. DownByTheRiver
    Jun 6, 2014
    6
    Surprisingly ok game that I downloaded recently with games with gold. Has an interesting gameplay feature using a magic marker (literally) in game of course that works and doesn't at the same time. The story is fairly silly and childish which again works and doesn't. It can be a fun play at times.
  2. Porko
    Jun 1, 2014
    7
    A good simple platform game. Great visuals make it a pleasure scrolling through the levels. The puzzles are well thought out and might have you getting stuck from time to time.
  3. LUFCXI
    Jan 30, 2014
    7
    Cheap and cheerful. Entertaining puzzles but they will get a little repetitive.

    Better than what I thought it would be with fabulous next gen graphics.

    Good platformer for the price
  4. Daelus
    Jul 10, 2015
    6
    The last platformer I played was Mario, a really long time ago; wasn't a huge fan then, still not. That said, for what it is,it is done well and with a ton of charm.

    I still think 2D screen scrollers should have been left in the 90's :P
  5. JamesDeLuca
    Jun 7, 2014
    7
    Childs play. However, anything that encourages children to use their brains should be rewarded. Another important facto, which influenced my strong review was Microsofts use of symbolism and allusion within the story. The villain symbolic and absolutely hilarious rendition of the creator of the universe (GOD). The story is somewhat cheesy, but it is for children. The puzzles areChilds play. However, anything that encourages children to use their brains should be rewarded. Another important facto, which influenced my strong review was Microsofts use of symbolism and allusion within the story. The villain symbolic and absolutely hilarious rendition of the creator of the universe (GOD). The story is somewhat cheesy, but it is for children. The puzzles are somewhat simple, but it is for children. It reminds me of a modernized N64 classic.… Expand
  6. D1eselmech
    Jul 16, 2014
    7
    This is a game I wouldn't buy but it was free!! I have to admit I haven't played much of it but my 6 year old loves it and she can play it with minimal help. I played last night for alittle bit and it wasn't to bad kind of easy with some spots being challenging, I rated it a 7 because of ease of controls, understanding, price and entertainment of my lil one. If your a hard core gamer likeThis is a game I wouldn't buy but it was free!! I have to admit I haven't played much of it but my 6 year old loves it and she can play it with minimal help. I played last night for alittle bit and it wasn't to bad kind of easy with some spots being challenging, I rated it a 7 because of ease of controls, understanding, price and entertainment of my lil one. If your a hard core gamer like me I wouldn't play it but for family fun I would recommend, graphics are not next gen. But again it's free!!… Expand
  7. shroomduck
    Jun 16, 2014
    7
    Great game if you're into puzzle games. The graphics look great and the storyline is mediocre. For me this game was great due to the ingenuity of some of the puzzles. I would definitely like to see a bit harder ones added but being as I played this free with games w/ gold I can't complain. I could see this being a 15-20$ title easily. If they released some DLC I would happily buy that forGreat game if you're into puzzle games. The graphics look great and the storyline is mediocre. For me this game was great due to the ingenuity of some of the puzzles. I would definitely like to see a bit harder ones added but being as I played this free with games w/ gold I can't complain. I could see this being a 15-20$ title easily. If they released some DLC I would happily buy that for an extra couple stages.… Expand
  8. Juste
    Jun 19, 2014
    6
    This is the sequel to Max and the magic marker and if you have played that one you will recognize the mechanics. You have a marker that you can use to draw objects in the levels to help you progress. The game itself is a fairly standard platformer, although the graphics are quite good. There are collectibles scattered around the levels for you to find, some of them are quite difficult toThis is the sequel to Max and the magic marker and if you have played that one you will recognize the mechanics. You have a marker that you can use to draw objects in the levels to help you progress. The game itself is a fairly standard platformer, although the graphics are quite good. There are collectibles scattered around the levels for you to find, some of them are quite difficult to find and I enjoyed this part most of all even though I am not usually a collectibles kind of guy.

    The main problem in the game is twofold. One, Max simply is not very likeable and has far to few lines of dialogue. Two, the puzzles tend to get reused during the levels. On the positive side, the boss fights are fun, the graphics are excellent and if you are playing for the achievementsthis this is an easy game. I got the full 1000 gamerscore without much trouble.

    All in all a fun, lightweight game that has some issue. I give it a (strong) 6/10.    … Expand
  9. Younanomous
    Jul 8, 2014
    7
    A surprisingly fun game. Overall, I like the game's puzzle mechanics and its light-hearted nature. I'm all for "hardcore" games, but I enjoy diversions like Max from time to time. It's about average in terms of length for a downloadable game, roughly 4-5 hours from start to finish if you just want to beat it. The game isn't particularly hard as it's very generous with checkpoints andA surprisingly fun game. Overall, I like the game's puzzle mechanics and its light-hearted nature. I'm all for "hardcore" games, but I enjoy diversions like Max from time to time. It's about average in terms of length for a downloadable game, roughly 4-5 hours from start to finish if you just want to beat it. The game isn't particularly hard as it's very generous with checkpoints and you're not punished for dying.

    The replay value kicks in when you try to collect all Eyes and Medallion pieces. There are also multiple achievements for beating levels without dying which make the game considerably harder and slow down the pace as you have to make sure that everything is set before you make your move.

    My biggest issue with the game is the inconsistent frame rate, especially considering the games visual. It's not an ugly game by any measure, it just doesn't look like something that should have frame rate hiccups and some screen tearing on new hardware that can handle games like Ryse and Forza 5 without any problems. The platforming is also a little loose for my taste, which when combined with the frame rate hiccups, can lead to some frustrating deaths when going for those No Death achievements.

    I would definitely recommend giving the game a try, regardless of your age, especially since it's free for the month of July (it was also free in June).    … Expand
  10. Krakoos
    Nov 15, 2015
    7
    Very nice, inexpensive, addictive on some point, old school platform game. Simple, however enough challenging to keep my family entertained. Max’s adventures are great and enjoyable. The idea of using pencil is smart and funny. Slow motion moments when you have only seconds for making decisions are fantastic. Shame it is so short (4-5 hours).
  11. ladygaga93
    Jul 28, 2019
    7
    I just bought Xbox One S after two years brake with consoles, since i sold xbox 360. So i started to play in Max: The Curse of Brotherhood. I spent 4 days to finish this game. I can tell you that was fun but sometimes game frustrated me a lot. Graphic is very nice and cheerful. Level designs are very good and interesting. Game was based on puzzles that you can solve with magic pencil thatI just bought Xbox One S after two years brake with consoles, since i sold xbox 360. So i started to play in Max: The Curse of Brotherhood. I spent 4 days to finish this game. I can tell you that was fun but sometimes game frustrated me a lot. Graphic is very nice and cheerful. Level designs are very good and interesting. Game was based on puzzles that you can solve with magic pencil that draw new objects. Unfortunately knob in controller is not sensitive as you expect gonna be, so prepare for many frustrating momments while you will repeat levels couple of times. Because of that i give only 7 points.… Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 51
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  1. Level7.nu
    Sep 29, 2014
    70
    Max: Curse of the Brotherhood is overall a pretty good game, with some fantastic puzzle mechanics and a nice adventure feeling. Unfortunately the game is too basic for its own best, and the moments you will remember are few.
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  2. 4P.de
    May 12, 2014
    76
    It’s not as fascinating as the touch (or gesture) based predecessor, but it is an interesting mixture of platforming and physics based puzzles nonetheless.
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  3. SpazioGames
    Apr 13, 2014
    70
    Max The Curse of Brotherhood is a fun and challenging 2.5D platformer that will be able to keep you attached to the pad for its entire duration, despite too many bugs and an unstable framerate.
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