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Max and the Magic Marker may be the best WiiWare game yet photo

Okay, I know I am being dramatic -- there are a lot of great WiiWare games out there (well, not that many). But after watching video of one of Max and the Magic Marker's demo levels, you will easily agree that this game deserves as much hyperbole as possible.

To be honest, I didn’t even know this game existed until today (thanks, Adam!). It’s a WiiWare puzzle/platformer from small Copenhagen-based indie studio Press Play, and, boy, does it look freakin’ incredible.

Looking like a welcome combination of Kirby Canvas Curse and Crayon Physics, Max and the Magic Marker has players controlling young boy Max, in an effort to get rid of the monster he created with his magic marker. The game utilizes a unique drawing mechanic that turns everything you draw into a usable object in the game. For instance, as Max journeys through the game’s beautiful side-scrolling levels, he may need protection from a waterfall of acid. Just draw an umbrella-shaped object and that can be used to shield Max from the poison. While this concept sounds a lot like Warner Bros.’s Sribblenauts, the main difference is that the objects you create are not real objects generated by word recognition -- they appear in the game exactly as you draw them!

Sadly, my explanation of this revolutionary game is not nearly as cool as video of the game in action. Hit the jump, watch the demo, and prepare to be amazed!

Check out the game’s official Web site for a few more details of this extremely promising WiiWare exclusive. Let’s all hope and pray the final game turns out to be as fantastic as this demo. Seriously, this could be Game of the Year good.


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Bulkmailer's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 15:28
Bulkmailer
Now I want a Wii, GOTY!
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 15:31
Tubatic
SOLD!
Haxan's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 15:32
Haxan
Yes, please.
Kvb's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 15:33
Kvb
Yeah, it looks pretty good. No doubt the best WiiWare game YET. (Not counting the multi-platform Mega Man 9.)

It's gonna be a real challenge to balance this mechanic, though, so I'm gonna stay a bit skeptical about this until I see more.
bart999's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 15:40
bart999
This looks really impressive.
Spitfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 15:50
Spitfire
what an amazing game, especially for the wii. Nintendo must have to shell out a bunch for an exclusive b/c this would be a goldmine on LIVE.
foolishwolf's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 15:54
foolishwolf
Holy fucking shit.
VGFreak1225's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 16:11
VGFreak1225
Very fap-able. Looks like definite Indie GOTY potential.
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 16:11
PappaDukes
That music; soooo awesome! And the game play? Forgetaboutit! That looks amazing.
Knives's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 16:35
Knives
Looks nice, I just hope it makes you use more different drawings than Crayon Physics.
Marc of Arabia's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 16:36
Marc of Arabia
@Spitfire
I don't know man. I doubt the 360 could pull off the drawing mechanic very well.
Jack Maverick's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 16:48
Jack Maverick
It's like some bizarro Drawn to Life or something. And I like it. Also, this game makes me sad because it makes me feel like I was one of the not so many people who loved Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 17:01
Chad Concelmo
@Jack Maverick,
I'm with you! Kirby Canvas Curse is my favorite "traditional" Kirby game ever! :)
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 17:09
Holyetheline
Kirby: Canvas Curse is amazing!!!

This game also looks beautiful so far. I will be drawing a bunch of penises and laughing in the near future.
Jack8274's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 17:42
Jack8274
@Chad

I loved Kirby Canvas Curse but I also played Kirby Super Star inbetween to change it up a little. I was in pink blob heaven.
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 17:57
Chronic Logic
Crayon Physics and Harold and the Purple Crayon rolled into one video game goodness. It looks to be like a platformer, but can you use the crayon power to wield a weapon or something?
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 18:18
DaedHead8
I love the music. I might buy it for that alone.
dfielder's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 18:57
dfielder
Yea this game is going to be great , reminds me of Kirby Canvas Curse a little bit.
Gimic300's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 19:21
Gimic300
Yes, another awesome looking Wiiware game. For those of you interested in 2D platformers on Wiiware, check out the early footage of Icarian Kindred Spirits. That looks excellent as well.

Best Wiiware game yet? That title belongs to Bit. Trip Beat, actually.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 20:08
pedrovay2003
Oh my God... I can't wait for this.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 20:51
Dexter345
Amazing!
welkstar's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 21:04
welkstar
Yes! Good WiiWare games!
goodgamer77's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 21:26
goodgamer77
Adam Dork is the king of hyping worthy games!
GBreaux's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2009 23:13
GBreaux
This game has severely broken my heart. I've spent the last 6 months with 7 other guys developing a game that is essentially the same as this.

This is everything i wanted my game to be, but better.

Seriously, Its like Press Play fucked me, made a baby then took it away, and that baby grew up to be a harvard grad.

Mother Fucker-y
Mr Jonson's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 02:36
Mr Jonson
love the music!
Roel's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 11:54
Roel
Oh my god! I almost got excited!

And then I watched the trailer and died of boredom.
Naim Master's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/20/2009 21:24
Naim Master
Looks better than Scriblenauts , I just don't think it's possible to do Scriblenauts without it turning into a frustating mess ...
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