Maken X | November 26, 1999

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魔剣X

魔剣X

 "Maken X" is a 3D action-adventure game for the Dreamcast. An improved port titled "Maken Shao" was released for the PlayStation 2. The game was developed by Atlus's first development department, with producer Koji Okada, director Katsura Hashino, character design by Kazuma Kaneko, and music composed by Takahiro Ogata and Masashi Meguro.

The protagonist is not the girl Kei depicted on the package but the "Demon Sword." Through brain-jacking, it can take control of other characters, allowing for a change in the physical body while maintaining Kei's mental state. In "Maken Shao," significant system changes were made, including the transformation of event scenes from still images to full-motion videos, and the perspective changed from first-person to third-person. Additionally, some character techniques, effects, and poses were altered, and some music was modified.



In the game, save points were added, and players can keep one consumable item during stages. A growth system was incorporated, where players can only use extra techniques by achieving a 100% control rate over the brain-jacked body. Dolby Surround speakers can be used to enjoy three-dimensional sound.

The story begins at the Kanazawa Comprehensive Academic Research Institute, where the Demon Sword Project is nearing its final stage. To awaken the Demon Sword's image, the genes of the sealed sword clan are needed, and a young man from that clan, Li Feichao, becomes the test subject. As researchers, including the institute's director Hiromitsu Sagami and his daughter Kei, observe, preparations to give birth to the Demon Sword progress. However, various incidents occur, and Kei takes up the Demon Sword, leading to the unfolding of the story.



Key characters include Makina (the Demon Sword), Kei, Hiromitsu Sagami, Ann Miller, J.J. Jones, and Kou, each with different backgrounds and abilities that play significant roles in the narrative.

The Demon Sword is an artificial life form equipped with artificial intelligence, questioning its existence and seeking answers through conversations with Kei. Through their fusion, they influence each other and coexist.

This game features a complex story and a variety of characters, allowing players to utilize the power of the Demon Sword to fight enemies and progress through the narrative.

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