# Max - The Curse of Brotherhood

> Cinematic action-platformer with puzzle-solving and elemental magic. (iPhone/iPad app by Flashbulb ApS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-the-curse-of-brotherhood/id1145297715 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flashbulb ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140407814)
- Category: Games, Action, Adventure
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 172 App Store ratings · 160 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 1.3 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2018-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-the-curse-of-brotherhood/id1145297715/reviews.md

## What is Max?

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a cinematic adventure game filled with action-packed platforming and creative puzzle-solving. 

Armed with only a Magic Marker, Max must confront evil at every turn in a hostile and fantastical world in order to save his kid brother, Felix. Fortunately, the Magic Marker has the power to bend the elements and create magic objects that can help Max on his quest. 

Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is the sequel to award-winning Max and the Magic Marker.

FEATURES::
- Run, jump, climb and swing through Anotherworld in a tightly tuned platformer
- Shape the elements to your will with the power of the Magic Marker
- Explore a stunningly beautiful world with handcrafted levels.
- A heartwarming story of monsters, magic, and brotherly love.

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“Gorgeous visuals, inventive puzzles, and a fresh creative take on the platformer genre” 
- GamesRadar+

“A thoroughly entertaining adventure filled with clever and fun puzzles.”
- Gamereactor

“It’s a game full of wonder and magical moments, that while light on actual narrative, still delivers a world that is hard to forget.”
- Destructoid

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## Key features

- Action-packed platforming
- Creative puzzle-solving
- Magic Marker elemental powers
- Handcrafted levels
- Heartwarming story

## What do users think of Max?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Beautiful and stunning graphics
- 🧩 Creative and engaging puzzle mechanics
- 🎮 Console-quality gameplay on mobile
- 📖 Compelling story and narrative
- 💰 Excellent value for price
- ⏱️ Substantial content length with 20+ chapters
- 🎬 Well-done cutscenes and animations
- ✅ No in-app purchases or ads
- 🎯 Challenging but fair difficulty
- 🎪 Colorful and vibrant art style

**Cons**

- 🎮 Imprecise and unresponsive touch controls
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📍 Fixed control button placement causes interference
- 🔋 High battery drain and device overheating
- ⚡ Low frame rate and performance issues
- 💾 Save progress system unreliable
- 📱 Poor optimization on older devices
- 🖼️ Graphics appear blurry and low resolution
- 🎯 Control buttons overlap with screen gestures
- ⌨️ Limited controller support functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes after reaching certain chapters
- Black screen freezes during gameplay
- Unable to progress past specific levels due to control glitches
- Block pushing mechanics fail intermittently
- Rope catching and swinging mechanics unresponsive
- Sound not working on some devices
- App switcher gesture triggers unintentionally
- Game closes when swiping near bottom of screen
- Control buttons disappear during gameplay
- Platform lifting mechanics become unresponsive
- Game Center achievement popup loops continuously
- Progress lost after app closes unexpectedly
- Marker control buried under movement stick
- Liana/vine climbing mechanics fail in specific sections

**Most requested features**

- Full MFi controller support with marker functionality
- Customizable control button placement and sensitivity
- Spanish language subtitles
- iCloud/Game Center save syncing
- Backbone controller compatibility
- HD graphics option for newer devices
- Russian language support
- Apple TV compatibility
- Adjustable graphics quality settings
- Sequel or additional game content
- Checkpoint system for longer levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 160)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-the-curse-of-brotherhood/id1145297715/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Max

*2026-01-19, version 1.2*

This game is a good  game I’m not 9 but I love this game

### 5/5 — Very Good and fun but…

*2025-05-27, version 1.2*

Where is the subtitles in spanish? But the game its good and fun,i hope and add the subtitles in spanish
if you add him,thanks

### 1/5 — Lacking important features

*2025-02-07*

This game is amazing on console. Unfortunately, it has some issues on Apple devices. Firstly, it doesn’t support iCloud/Game Center syncing. Secondly, while it claims to support controllers, it doesn’t offer full controller support. You can navigate the menus with a gamepad, but more importantly, you can’t use the marker with the controller, meaning you have to rely on the touch screen for a crucial gameplay mechanic.

### 5/5 — FUN GAMEPLAY

*2024-10-17*

love this game

### 5/5 — Lord

*2023-10-03, version 1.2*

Tökéletes game, irányítás pofonegyszerü, imádnivaló!

### 5/5 — Needs to have backbone controller availability

*2022-12-19, version 1.2*

I LOOOOOOOVE this game but it needs to allow for using the backbone! Please!! It would be so much easier!

### 1/5 — Pretty much unplayable

*2022-11-18*

The frame rate drops are horrendous and the graphics are terrible. I’ve requested a refund. Pretty poor show releasing a game in this state.

### 3/5 — Fallo

*2021-11-26, version 1.2*

Fallo de sonido no se escucha nada del juego en mi iPhone 13. Decepcionado

### 3/5 — Bel gioco ma….

*2021-08-31, version 1.2*

Il gioco in se sarebbe magnifico grafica, storia e non è neanche tanto difficile. Ho trovato un problema nel capitolo lucciole, quando cade il tronco e mi attacco alla liana non c’è problema ma arrivare giù di sotto è impossibile visto che muoio per il danno da caduta. Per favore rispondetemi su come risolvere.

### 5/5 — Top game on ios

*2021-05-24*

I looked on my nintendo switch and its £14.99. Way too much and playes better on ios for £4.99. Hope we get another game like this with a new story please. 🤪👍👊

## Frequently asked questions about Max

### What kind of game is Max: The Curse of Brotherhood?

It is a cinematic adventure game that combines action-packed platforming with creative puzzle-solving. Players navigate a hostile world, using a magical marker to shape elements and overcome obstacles.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include running, jumping, climbing, and swinging through levels, shaping elements with a Magic Marker, exploring a visually stunning world with handcrafted levels, and experiencing a heartwarming story.

### How much does Max: The Curse of Brotherhood cost?

The application is a paid game, meaning it requires an upfront purchase to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What is the story about?

The game follows Max as he confronts evil in a fantastical world to save his younger brother, Felix. He uses a Magic Marker with the power to bend elements and create magical objects to aid him on his quest.

### Is this game suitable for children?

While the game features a heartwarming story of brotherly love, it also involves confronting evil and a hostile world with monsters. The gameplay involves action and puzzle-solving, which may appeal to older children and teens.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-12-17

- MFI controller support
- Improved graphics on XS / XR / XS Max
- Optimized controls for deffering touches and homebutton interaction
- Bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2018-10-08

-Minor bug fixes
-Gameplay improvements

### 1.0 — 2018-10-03

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*