Underplayed Gems

Max & the Magic Marker (2010)

Max & the Magic Marker cover
Developer
Press Play
Publisher
The Games Company, Press Play
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Linux, Wii, Windows Phone, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Genres
Platform, Puzzle, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 6 player ratings
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A charming, creative platformer where drawing your own solutions is half the fun.

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About

Something incredible is happening in this unique adventure! Max just drew a terrifying monster with his new marker and now it's alive and wreaking havoc in his drawings! He doesn't have any choice but to stop the monster if he wants to save his pictures. In a new kind of gaming style, Max & the Magic Marker combines tried-and-tested 2D jump n run feel with the innovative option of directly influencing the level design. Here, Max is able to change every level with his magic marker so that all obstacles can be overcome, traps avoided and puzzles solved in order to send the monster back to where it came from.

Screenshots

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