Maximo Review (PS2)

Clawing our way back from the dead. We look at Capcom's reinvention of the Ghosts n Goblins franchises years later in this review of Maximo Ghosts To Glory on the PS2!
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[@Funkonomics101]

This game still holds up. So simple and good

[@saver_spenta_mainyu]

GODDAMMIT, THIS IS IT! I played this game when I was a kid, but I could never find out what it was. I remember being so nostalgic for Ghost and Goblins despite never playing it because I remember playing a knight in his boxers fighting in a cementary only to die and be revived by the grim reaper. Well, this is a most appreciated blast from the past.

[@vincentferrer6065]

Straight facts

[@UltimateKikoo]

Im played this game when I was young also.

[@nayyarrashid4661]

Capcom should bring back this franchise.

[@cantrip7]

I played Maximo for the first time a few months ago... not counting controller passing at a kids' houses. I didn't get very far, but it made me think about how action games can go in infinite directions. I appreciate you covering many unique ones these past few months.

[@UsernameVegeta]

I beat this game at 10 one day, one play through, always taking the heart from the princess’s, 7-8 hours straight without dying once. Just because my cousin and I believed, if you did it without ever dying you would get a secret ending or something cool. One of the most intense pressure settings I can remember, still can’t believe I actually did it so young.

[@UsernameVegeta]

I’m sorry not the heart the kiss 💋

[@Vokkan]

I love this game and its no-frills approach to 3D action platforming from an era when every game in the genre was either a collectathon or a Z-targeting focused fencing sim.

[@lenarmangum8630]

Exactly Maximo stood out in the crowd, where the market was completely saturated with those types of games you just mentioned. Maximo actually made you think and have skill to overcome it’s obstacles and challenges, it stood out amongst the other action adventure games.

[@alyoshasdream8843]

Loved this game as a kid, seriously one of the most solid PS2 games released. I have to get around to trying out the sequel it had, never played that one back then.

[@vibes1680]

It was really good I recommend it, my only complaint is it’s too short.

[@vooligan9499]

I whole heartedly believe that this game is almost single handedly responsible for my love of the Souls games, I played this so much as a kid and then when Demons Souls released I was absolutely hooked because of the challenge Amazing to see the influence that Ghosts and Goblins has had going forward from its release and it's influence people's taste in games as a whole 😁

[@Nylle_]

I've been thinking the same ever since i first played DS3 back in 2017 i believe. I used to love this game and the sequel when i was a kid and still fire both up every now and then. Pretty sure it doesn't have the fanbase (i.e. demand) needed for remaster let alone remake, but indeed Sony should add it to PS store and/or PS Plus as a classic especially now that they have many other PS2 games on their subscription service.

[@LamestLameOK]

Maximo is much easier, and less complicated than the Souls games.

[@xXLunatikxXlul]

@@LamestLameOK 😂🤣💀

[@anonymousanonymous3707]

Brilliant franchise , Capcom have totally forgotten about .... It feels like a franchise that would fit Nintendo perfectly .... Can we have this on Switch please Nintendo ?

[@maxbroberg5586]

Great review! I was surprised that you don't have over 100 000 subs yet. You'll probably get there soon I hope! Nice to see a great review about one of my favorite ps2 games.

[@brux357]

Great video! I’d heard about this game a few times but never in any deeper detail than it being a GnG spinoff. Cool to see it explored a little further here

[@CampionBun]

Maximo and Above Up, two good things combined in my sub box

[@lenarmangum8630]

Very good review, I feel like you did a fantastic job summing up this game and going into detail about some of the design descisons in the game.

[@drowningin]

I loved Ghost and Goblins, and also loved this game and it's other game. I didn't even know it was related to Ghost and Goblins. I don't know how I didn't put it together. It should of been obvious

[@AzarokGames]

Glad to see your still doing reviews. May i ask if you have any plans on doing a review of the next Ys game Monstrum nox?

[@chrishunter9185]

That opening cutscene is hilarious. Good review my guy.

[@dx-dragon4399]

this game is great played like when I was young now again as a adult and it holds up

[@tanorris24]

As someone who likes both ghosts and goblins and maximo (at least when I was younger) I never out together that they are related lol. Great video as always though keep up the great work

[@Pridetoons]

Maximo is my SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTT!!!

[@vibes1680]

I love the Maximo games so much such an underrated series

[@Lucidity916]

Oh wow, how did you get the game to look and run so smoothly? This is the smoothest gameplay I’ve seen yet!

[@vibes1680]

Probably using and emulator

[@Firionhope]

After watching this doesn't look like my kind of game, but interesting review none the less! Had never heard of this game before now. Also I can't not see the Hylian shield the skeletons are using

[@chi_bot8648]

WE NEED REMAKE NOWWW! And continuation of the franchise please :(

[@javanclarke1431]

One of the greatest PS2 games of all time. Weird that you didn’t have control of the camera though

[@superboy9431]

Hey pal do you plan on making a review for ys 9 monstrum nox? I'm really looking forward to seeing a video from you specifically on it since its basically the last major ys game you havent covered. Great videos btw, keep up the great work!

[@j.p4974]

You've inspired me to go back and vanquish this demon that's haunted me since my early childhood

[@LowerBlack64]

Ayo great vid about Maximo. Few people talk about it. Just a tidbit on the special moves that I think you missed. You can rearrange them in the select menu so you can lock the moves you don't want to lose after death, going as far as allowing you to lock the kisses. It pushes strategic thinking forward particularly on novice players, because you might think some skills are more valuable than others until you realize losing your basic attack extensions does more harm than good, but dang some others are just so convenient to have. Otherwise a mid skilled player may want to lock the kisses for the challenge run but be wary of which other combat skills will be in danger.

[@brushonfire8800]

great video. Maximo is def a skill game nice to see people who really appreciate that

[@ty-xq7bl]

your reviews are very indepth and the format is very clear you should be a professional reviewer

[@jetforcejuno7166]

Great review, loved this game and the sequel as a kid and they hold up extremely well, the sequel is even harder due to the special moves costing an arm and a leg lol, btw have you played MediEvil? That was another of my favourites as a kid and very similar game, both having been inspired by Ghosts and Goblins.

[@marcuswehle1833]

Hey aboveup I must mention to you if you have not figured out already The only reason why the kisses exist is to give you an extra saved ability slot. You can swap out what abilities that are locked down so you can save them upon death so if you get a kiss you can switch it out for ability that isn't in the metal locked slots. And then upon death you will lose the kiss but remain all of the locked slots you have.

[@taylorneal5825]

Maximo and MGS2 were my first 2 PS2 games I had as a kid. They really set the bar high for me.

[@rafadono]

Great video!

[@unomaster6828]

The music too. Soo good

[@zakirstocks9514]

I Absolutely Love *Capcom's Maximo: Ghosts to Glory and Army of Zin* Games SO much from my Childhood Years. Those games meant SO much to me. Those games have the Best English Dub Voice Actors and Actresses, Characters, Stages, Enemies, Stages and the Best Epic Bosses I've ever seen. I also Love, Respect and Appreciate the Capcom Hero and Villain of *Capcom's Maximo: Ghosts to Glory and Army of Zin* games: Maximo and Baron Hawkmoor. The ONLY character I Absolutely Hated, Loathe and Despised in those games is King Achilles himself. He's such a Despicable man! He ONLY cares about Absolute Power and himself. He's a Total Monster! He's Pure Evil, Heartless, Bruteful, Merciless, Malevolent, Malicious, Tyrannical and Dominant ULTIMATE Capcom Villain. That's the reason why I Absolutely Despised King Achilles SO much from *Capcom's Maximo: Ghosts to Glory and Army of Zin* games from my Childhood. I much rather prefer Baron Hawkmoor as THE Best Epic Badass Capcom Villain to Maximo over King Achilles any day of the week.

[@79Dtrain]

I loved playing this game when it first released and would love to see a remake for current consoles followed up with a sequel 👍

[@burtbiggum499]

There is a sequel

[@chi_bot8648]

@@burtbiggum499 the second sequel has no sequel 😢

[@TheGameGoblin1]

fantastic game, sequel wasn't as good in my opinion but this is definitely a gem. shame we never got the 3rd

[@Aboveup]

That's unfortunate to hear about the sequel, I never got to play that one.

[@naotosenpai2789]

@@Aboveup its not bad but its more combat focused and easier its worth playing too just not as good

[@marcuswehle1833]

This game is also my childhood it was one of the very first few games I got when I got my PlayStation 2. After years I found a players guide and then eventually found a working disc for my PlayStation 2 and then did 100% completion and played the 31st level and let's just say I love this game. 😭😂🤓

[@cronanevermore2033]

Maximo is great. I still think it may have been improved with more direct camera controls, but that's my only complaint.

[@mogueraguh]

What’s the difference between the ntsc and pal versions? The pal version is 1 gig larger than ntsc?

[@Aboveup]

I don't think there are any? Probably terrible compression for the additional languages. PS2 is still in the era of 50hz conversions, so I wouldn't touch PAL versions unless they're the only option available.

[@mogueraguh]

@@Aboveup agreed

[@wathah323]

nice. Is this frame rate on ps2 or on pc?

[@nomenclature7662]

I subbed. Plz make a video on the next maximo

[@cardcaptorsakuraappreciato8072]

Really wanna try out this series but I really can't push myself to play these types of games atm. Also this game got a sequel and there's apparently a cancelled third game

[@SushinokoLive]

This game is kinda like a dodo bird; imagine if one of your favorite obscure artists made fan art for an old slightly popular but niche game and that game got turned into a reimagined version with that art-style.

[@delete5846]

love this game as a kid just watch my dad play though

[@erichorton1440]

I beat maximo 1 and 2 many times. Sucks that they cancelled 3...

[@note_finger]

when i use to play this game i could never get passed the 2nd boss, this was when the internet was somewhat new and i didnt have a computer lol

[@stephanodigiorgio1090]

First ps2 game I played I was 9 years old 2004

[@holloworacle3140]

I miss this game so much

[@tylertheshark2494]

I wish there was a modern port. I don’t even need a fresh coat of paint.

[@BAIGAMING]

There was originally supposed to be a third game that wrapped up the story, but unfortunately it was cancelled in development (understandable because the games sold poorly, but still very sad). The developers of the series did do a few videos talking about it, but they didn't get too many views..... But for what it was, this was such a fun game, Dark Souls can't even compare to Maximo's difficulty, especially the first Maximo. The bosses were epic and I recall spending the entire Christmas break in 2002-2003 just mastering this game before moving onto its sequel. The sequel was even more amazing than the original, the bosses were amazing and had multiple forms in an early PS2 game, it was just so phenomenal and I enjoyed finding all the collectibles in each level. But back then when I tried talking to my friends about these games, nobody knew anything about them, it's a real shame I wonder why the series didn't do well, probably not good marketing. Did these two games ever get remastered for current consoles? They really should do that to give the game some extra recognition, should've done that when they released the remastered G&G. Thanks for covering this game Aboveup!

[@Cosmo679]

many didnt play this game 😢

[@Raging]

I got a 141 and 2/3 chance of winning at Sacrifice. Señor Joe, the numbers don't lie and they spell disaster for you at Sacrifice.

[@ClintonKE]

My favorite ps2 game

[@hazzar7784]

Although I never played G&G I always had my eye on this game, but never had the chance to play it. Ibelieve my ps2 broke at the time.. I have to agree ghosts are scarier. I don't know how to fight a ghost, I don't understand it. It's just a scary thing that can interact with me, but I can't It. A goblin I could punt.

[@naotosenpai2789]

imo this game is great and one of the most slept on ps2 games

[@raptorskilltor4554]

Reminds me of MediEvil for some reason

[@Azazel5021]

I remember this one

[@szeltovivarsydroxan9944]

Is it just me or is the camera always ever so slightly tilted? It makes nauseous.

[@projectonyx6491]

This was the first game that actually made me pissed off. Like jumping up and down as a kid pissed off

[@ricosuave9102]

I remember wanting to play this series when i heard about the cancelled 3rd game

[@josephzamer5802]

Waiting for the review of the second part!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@InZayne]

this game looks really good for 2001 tbh

[@KekkanSeihin]

#justacommentofappreciation

[@reyalez2549]

I used to play this when i was a kid! Could never pass the frozen world. I need Sony to make this a backwards compatible game!!

[@timegasm1462]

Top 5 games of all time

[@paulmidgley8040]

Back when gaming was just fun.

[@Nathan-rb3qp]

The reason it's structured like Crash Bandicoot is because the creator of Maximo, David Siller was also the producer of the first 2 Crash games.

[@2prize]

Da gost and goblin

[@Chadsolderbrotherbrad1111]

Fun

[@chancemitchell4147]

It’s so heartening to hear someone praise this game so thoroughly. I love this fucking game. Definitely go through it every couple of months. So much so, the damn game is a breeze. A bit upsetting BUT, still. Just a testament to the time I’ve dedicated to it.

[@williamwilliam9993]

Plays like 40 winks

[@redliteyt]

Domestic abuse oof

[@promania8956]

If anyone wants to play this game its available on the European and American PS3 Store. And the sequel Maximo army of Zin is only available on the European PS3 Store.

[@LutraLovegood]

Ghost vs goblins? Well, everybody knows ghosts aren't real.

[@williamwilliam9993]

Capcom's maximo game is 4 times better than 40 winks and grabbed by the ghoulies

[@vyking0054]

Yeah . We do need a Remake , for Play station 4 or Play Station 5

[@loweffortproductions1985]

We just gonna gloss over the lack of camera controls and the desperate need for quality-of-life improvements? Every time I try to play this game, it just makes me want to play Army of Zin even more. I made myself a promise that if I committed to beating this game, I'd buy the sequel, but ONLY if I hunker down and beat it.

[@MakoTenseii]

This game I always saw at the shop and always almost bought but never actually did cuz the character was just too ugly lol

[@Choom2077]

This game had so much potential to be a great and fairly challenging game. Unfortunately, it is marred by poor technical development/choices. Maximo's movements, like his attack input and cool down times as well as the cumbersome camera control, leaves much to be desired in more extreme situations throughout the game and while the first couple of levels may bring up nostalgic fun time memories, they just don't hold up very well today. The game partially relies on cheap shot antics to provide difficulties, rather than have clever obstacles. Most rely on bad camera control. The enemies are far more agile than you are, in terms of attack cool down. You'll also have enemies spawn behind you and damage you, without you even knowing they were there and thanks to the lousy camera control (you actually cannot control the camera while running), it's very frustrating to turn and see where the enemy is standing, because you have to stop and then click on the camera turn button. By the time you do so, the enemy is already about to hurt you. So, you just have to keep moving away until hopefully, you're within safe distance to stop and turn. blah. Sometimes, some enemies won't charge at you until you actually turn to look at them, which would have been ok if all off camera enemies did the same, but this seems to be randomly programmed. As far as input issues (on actual console) when you swing your sword twice, you have to wait about 1.5 seconds to be able to move away from incoming attacks, while most sword wielding enemies have 0 down time between attacks. So you have to play to that weakness. Learning to use your shield can help in simpler situations but if you have skeleton warriors surrounding you, good luck. They can hurt you from the sides. lol The game has excellent graphics and music. Some bits are fun and in fairness some challenges are clever (though platform hopping can be annoying sometimes because of the camera work). The save feature is annoyingly stupid imho. It's not like a pause screen to save and leave for work. Check points could have also been rectified if it only took a single button press to activate, rather than having to do a sword stomp attack to get it going. If only the game developers fined tuned these little annoyances, this would have been one of my top favorite games to play. I still own the game in minty shape.

[@CMRetroGaming]

LOL, this continue system makes no sense to the story. Death needs me to stop King Achille because he is stealing souls to raise an army of the dead. Sounds like death needs me...soooo...give me unlimited continues.