- Max Steel: Covert Missions
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Max Steel: Covert Missions Developer(s) Treyarch Publisher(s) Mattel Interactive Platform(s) Dreamcast Release date(s) Genre(s) Action Mode(s) Single-player Rating(s) - ESRB: Everyone
Max Steel: Covert Missions is a video game based on the television series and action figure of the same name. It was released for the Dreamcast. A version planned for the GameBoy Advance was cancelled.[2]
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Plot
Infused with superhuman powers and nano-technology, Max Steel battles the evil forces of D.R.E.A.D and his evil cyborg nemesis Psycho. Now, armed with a fierce new bio-weapon, D.R.E.A.D plans to ravage and take over the world.
Reception
"Covert Missions" was released December 5, 2000 for the Dreamcast. The game received mixed-to-negative reviews. Critic site MetaCritic gave the game a 56/100, based on 5 reviews.[3] IGN gave the game a negative 3.5/10, stating, "Max Steel is easily one of the most disappointing games of the year!" and "Max Steel should be at the bottom of everyone's wish lists (or steel-toed boots, whichever you prefer)."[4] Luke Barnes at Allgame gave the game a lukewarm 2/5, saying, "Regrettably, Max Steel completely misses the mark when it comes to the simple concept of "enjoyment."" On a positive note, he praised the game's graphics and soundtrack.[5] Gamespot gave the game a positive review, scoring it 7/10.[6]
References
- ^ "Max Steel: Covert Missions". GameFAQs. http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/dreamcast/home/914325.html. Retrieved 2009-10-24.
- ^ "Max Steel". IGN. http://uk.dreamcast.ign.com/articles/164/164797p1.html. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ^ Steel "Max Steel". MetaCritic. http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/drm/maxsteel?q=Max Steel. Retrieved 2010-6-12. Page was removed in mid-2010.
- ^ "Max Steel". IGN. http://uk.dreamcast.ign.com/articles/164/164797p1.html. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ^ "Max Steel". Allgame. http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25429&tab=review.
- ^ "Max Steel". Gamespot. http://www.gamespot.com/gbc/action/maxsteel/index.html.
External links
Max Steel Television series Max Steel (Episodes) • Turbo MissionsFilms Endangered Species • Forces of Nature • Countdown • Dark Rival •Bio Crisis • Mutant Menace • The Toxic LegionVideo games Covert MissionsRelated Categories:- 2000 video games
- Dreamcast games
- Max Steel
- Third-person shooters
- Treyarch games
- Video games based on television series
- Video games developed in the United States
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