The once fruitful and glorious kingdom of Q'markaj has been overthrown by darkness. It has influenced all the five powerful mortals in the realm, including the King himself. Inhabitants of the kingdom have tried to find out why this has happened, only to never be seen again. Amongst all this, a young thief named Tepeu sets out to cleanse the kingdom of all the dark powers. His first goal is to free the once mighty Majin , a mythical behemoth. Thanks to Tepeu's gift of talking to animals of the kingdom, he'll receive helpful hints and advice on their journey.
Majin and The Forsaken Kingdom is an action & adventure game where puzzle-solving is key. The vast kingdom of Q'markaj features enemies in all sizes, not all requiring brute force to defeat. The player controls Tepeu directly and can command the Majin to interact with the environment or charge head first in battles. As the player progresses through the game, more powers can be found by collecting fruit, which the player must give to the Majin. These powers include wind power and lightning, providing new ways to overcome obstacles.
The ultimate goal is to reach the King, who hides in the castle, but the door is protected by four seals. Each boss represents one of these seals, and defeating them will break their respective seals, unlocking more paths. Later, Tepeu and Majin discover transportation rooms that allow them to quickly travel between sections of the kingdom.
The player often has a choice in how to approach certain situations, but sometimes signposts and animals provide additional advice or clues about what to expect next.