However, they are now free, due to the actions of the mysterious warlord, Lord Bane.

Maximo also receives bonuses from villagers that he saves from enemies in the game, and these rewards are anything from new armour to a word of advice.

[18] The Times gave it a score of four stars out of five, saying that it "has pace, style and replayability; and if it is not quite as inventive as Ratchet & Clank, what is?

"[16] The Village Voice similarly gave it a score of eight out of ten, saying, "It always helps to have a sense of humor when collapsing paradoxes, and this Maximo does not miss.

"[17] Likewise, Maxim gave it eight out of ten, saying, "It ain't groundbreaking, but who cares?