Max Steel: Covert Missions Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Shooter

Max Steel: Covert Missions

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released2001
GenreShooter
DeveloperTreyarch
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Treyarch, Max Steel: Covert Missions arrived on the Sega Dreamcast in 2001 as a shooter.

It landed about 2 years into the Dreamcast's life. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 2001 include Sonic Adventure 2, Shenmue II and Crazy Taxi 2. Among the 24 Dreamcast shooters in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

Treyarch also made Draconus: Cult of the Wyrm for the Dreamcast.

Max Steel: Covert Missions is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Max Steel: Covert Missions is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Max Steel: Covert Missions gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Max Steel: Covert Missions walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Max Steel: Covert Missions FAQ

When did Max Steel: Covert Missions come out on the Dreamcast?

Max Steel: Covert Missions was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2001.

Who made Max Steel: Covert Missions?

It was developed by Treyarch.

Is Max Steel: Covert Missions multiplayer?

No. Max Steel: Covert Missions is a single-player game.

How long does Max Steel: Covert Missions take to play?

As a shooter, Max Steel: Covert Missions typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Max Steel: Covert Missions on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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