In its core Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a physics-based puzzle/platformer
and set in a 2.5D environment with a free and cinematic camera. The game has 7 chapters
and 20 levels in total All levels are connected so the game feels like one long journey.
Besides platforming, the gameplay twist is the magic marker which introduces a creative
and open approach to how puzzles can be solved. Throughout the game the magic marker
will gain different powers. The five powers are 1. Earth pillars. You can create pillars
from the earth to reach higher grounds. 2. Tree branches – You can grow trees to use
them as platforms, springboards, rafts and moveable objects. Branches also catch fire.
3. Vines which work like ropes. You can crawl and swing in vines, but vines can also be
used to tie objects together. 4. Water streams can be shaped freely and will move
objects as well as Max along their path. 5. You must destroy obstacles and defeat
Mustacho’s minions. Each of the five powers are introduced in settings similar to the
power themselves. The magic marker is triggered by pressing and holding RT and
controlled by the right analog stick of the Xbox One controller and while controlling
the magic marker Max cannot move at all.
