Maken X

America and China are the 2 biggest superpowers on earth. Both want supreme authority, and are about to go to war with each other. Japanese scientists have discovered the Imaji, a mystical relic which makes a combination of the human mind and the spiritual realm. It is also discovered the it can be used for mind control. Knowing that such amazing powers can be catastrophic in the wrong hands, the researchers seal the Imaji into a sword. As they were on the brink of completion, they were attacked by terrorists, and death and bloodshed ran rampant. Throughout the course of the game you will be able to use the Devil Sword to control the minds of others, as well as normal combat methods. Use bazookas, machine guns, sniper rifles and more to take out your enemies. The combination of a good story and blistering action will keep you hooked to this amazing game. Maken X goes above and beyond the usual slicefest. In this first-person adventure on Sega Dreamcast, you play as Maken X, aka "Soul Sword." This powerful entity can "brain-jack," or take over, the minds and bodies of other characters. Inhabiting a new body not only boosts your strength, but also lets you access its unique powers. The ability to manipulate a person's "psi," or soul, was discovered in a research lab and promptly hidden in the Soul Sword. Terrorists have kidnapped the chief scientist, and his daughter Kay has awaken Maken X to assist her in rescuing her father. As the quest continues, Maken and Kay go up against a slew of disturbing, evil characters in real-time, sword-slinging combat. As Maken, you definitely have the sharper edge in this contest of wills. But you must rely on skill and strategy to finish with all your limbs attached. There are several different endings to this slasher, so your every move will decide your ultimate fate.

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