Max Steel: Covert Missions
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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.
Now, armed with a fierce new bio-weapon, D.R.E.A.D plans to ravage and take over the world.
The game received mixed-to-negative reviews.
Critic site MetaCritic
gave the game a 56/100, based on 5 reviews. 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)."
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. Gamespot
gave the game a positive review, scoring it 7/10.
Max Steel
Max Steel is a science fiction–action, CGI, animated series which originally aired from February 25, 2000 to January 15, 2002, based on the Mattel action-figure of the same name. Max Steel ran for three seasons, totaling thirty-five episodes with a predicted audience of young males from the ages of...
. It was released for the Dreamcast. A version planned for the GameBoy Advance was cancelled.
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
Metacritic
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gave the game a 56/100, based on 5 reviews. IGN
IGN
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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)."
Luke Barnes at Allgame
Allgame
Allgame is a commercial database of information about arcade games, video games and console manufacturers.Allgame is owned by All Media Guide, along with Allmusic and Allmovie....
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. Gamespot
GameSpot
GameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...
gave the game a positive review, scoring it 7/10.
External links
- Max Steel: Covert Missions at UK GameSpotGameSpotGameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...