Oh, sweet merciful indie game gods, Opus Major (who?) has graced us with MAJJAM, a co-op adventure game where apparently, music is the only thing that matters. Prepare to have your eardrums assaulted by melodies, rhythms, and harmonies because, you know, regular gameplay is just too mainstream. 🙄
So, Opus Major, a studio born in the chaotic year of 2023 (probably in someone’s garage), aims to “bring video games and music together.” Groundbreaking! 🤯 They want to strengthen the “bond between friendship” and make the “world jam together.” I didn’t know the world was falling apart because it wasn’t jamming enough. Thanks, Opus Major, for solving the real problems! 🌍
MAJJAM, their upcoming masterpiece (or so they claim), is a co-op PvE adventure inspired by live jam sessions. Yes, you heard that right. Live jam sessions. So, basically, imagine your most awkward open mic night, but in video game form. 🎤 Through the “power of music,” MAJJAM features puzzles, characters with “Musical Abilities” (because regular abilities are for losers), and plenty of music to interact with players and the environment. I’m sure that last part won’t get annoying after five minutes. 🎶
Apparently, there’s a world that “thrives on music” (because logic). But oh no! A “fog of death and silence” called Kodé threatens the “blooming homes inhabited by colourful creatures.” I bet those creatures are super annoying. 🙄 It’s up to the players (that’s you, sucker!) to unite the world to jam, take on enemies and the fog (with sick guitar riffs, obviously), solve puzzles, and transform their surroundings with the “power of music.” I hope there’s a mute button. 🙏
As players “unleash their musical talent” (assuming they have any) through a variety of characters, they can unlock, collect, and store “Musical Abilities” throughout the game to enhance their performance and build upon the character skill sets. Because who needs actual skills when you can just play a funky bassline? 🎸
Pierre-Armand Nicq and Jean-Nicolas Vernin, the masterminds behind this auditory assault, shared their profound wisdom: “Our team’s dream is to make the world jam together.” Because the world doesn’t have enough problems already. 🤦♂️ They go on to explain that a “jam is a suspended moment – a shared energy between friends, strangers, and other passionate souls who just happen to be there.” Sounds like a cult meeting to me. 👽 They want to bring all these “joyful moments” into one single, shared experience. I’m sure it’ll be joyful for them when they cash in on this musical monstrosity. 🤑
If you’re still reading this and haven’t run screaming into the hills, you can wishlist MAJJAM on Steam. You can also register for the playtest if you hate yourself. To stay up-to-date with the game development (why?), you can follow their social media accounts on TikTok, X, and Instagram. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you. ⚠️
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