Major Minor's Majestic March

Majesco continues the work started by Wii Music, supplying the demand for a rhythm action experience with less focus on mastering meticulously choreographed routines and more emphasis on freedom of expression.

Major Minor’s Majestic March is the brainchild of the creative team behind PaRappa The Rappa and hands players the baton of a parade conductor. As they march through vibrant colourful worlds in time with the beat, they can customise the tune their band plays by adding the instrument-wielding animals they encounter on their route.

“Major Minor is a colourful, uniquely charming music game,” explains Majesco’s marketing manager international John Merchant. “It’s simple to play and easy to enjoy – we’ve no doubt casual gamers and even seasoned gamers will find plenty to enjoy here. There has been a huge amount of interest from mainstream and specialist media and it shows no signs of letting up as we approach launch. One thing’s for sure – Major Minor hits all the right notes.”

The game’s pedigree extends beyond its development team. As well as being the brainchild of PaRappa designer and musician Masaya Matsuura, Major Minor has been blessed with worlds designed by New York artist Rodney Alan Greenblat.

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More importantly, the game boasts the colourful style and accessible controls that have made previous Wii titles a hit.

“The music and rhythm action genre continues to perform excellently at retail – and Major Minor, like Wii Music before it, offers a much more accessible proposition than most,” says Merchant. “This is a title that can be enjoyed by everyone, doesn’t require any new hardware to get the most out of, and is universal in its appeal.

“We’re really focusing our attention on in-store activity – the game is so visually striking we’ll be looking to communicate this through POS and in-store activity. The release is perfectly timed to release at the beginning of the kids’ summer holidays.”