M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault and Exploration

Description

As its name implies, M.A.X.: Mechanized Assault and Exploration is a conquer 'n' plunder-type strategy game in the same vein as the Warcraft or Command & Conquer series, albeit with a few interesting twists. The goal of M.A.X. is to colonize newly-discovered planets, controlling the resources found there, and defend your colony against other rival factions looking to literally blow you off the planet.

M.A.X. is most notable for its ability to be played as a real-time or more traditional turn-based strategy game, which can significantly impact how the game is played. The length of turns is adjustable, as is game speed, so the game can be as challenging or brain-dead as the player wants. But at its core, M.A.X. is about resource-gathering, building, and tactical combat. The game offers more than 50 land, sea, and air units, most of which can be upgraded to improve their armor, speed, and range. You can play as one of eight different Factions (all of which are explained in a rather lengthy fictional introduction in the manual), either in a complete campaign or in a limitless number of custom missions. There's also a tutorial campaign to get new players up to speed on the myriad unit and building options.

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• M.A.X. series

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User Reviews

A true underdog. One of the all-time greats.	DOS	Jim Newland (53)
Unlike its sequel, a classic that brought some new ideas to the party when RTS clones were dominating everything	DOS	weregamer (157)
This game requires superior strategy and skill, but is easy to learn.	Windows	Mattz1010 (17)

The Press Says

PC Gameplay (Benelux)	Windows	Jan, 1997	93 out of 100	93
Game.EXE	DOS	Jan, 1997	90 out of 100	90
PC Games (Germany)	DOS	Dec, 1996	89 out of 100	89
GameSpot	DOS	Dec 03, 1996	8.6 out of 10	86
World Village (Gamer's Zone)	DOS	1996		80
PC Player (Germany)	DOS	Jan, 1997		80
Abandonia	DOS	Feb 12, 2007	4 out of 5	80
Reset	DOS	Apr, 1997	7 out of 10	70
Game.EXE	DOS	Jan, 1997	60 out of 100	60
High Score	DOS	Apr, 1997	3 out of 5	60

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