M.A.X. 2: Mechanized Assault & Exploration
- December 18, 2017
- Interplay
M.A.X. 2: Mechanized Assault & Exploration is a strategy game centered around colonizing new worlds and engaging in tactical combat. As the Mission Commander, you'll plan and construct colony infrastructure, gather resources, and command over 50 units to defeat rival forces. With upgradeable units and a focus on espionage and resource control, M.A.X. 2 promises an immersive and challenging strategic experience.
Reviews
- The game offers good replayability with various factions and play styles, making each playthrough unique.
- It evokes nostalgia for players who enjoyed the original, providing a simple yet engaging gameplay experience.
- The graphics and line of sight mechanics are appreciated, adding depth to the strategy elements.
- The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable, especially after significant progress.
- There are numerous bugs that prevent saved games from loading properly and disrupt gameplay.
- Steam's refund policy is inadequate for testing the game due to its instability, leading to dissatisfaction among players.
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the visual quality and line of sight mechanics for observation and shooting. However, some players have experienced bugs and issues with taking screenshots, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I liked the graphics and also the line of sight for observation and shooting.”
“It's okay, I would take some of that back as I found out my older PC can launch it. I guess it's to do with your graphics card, but still, it is a buggy game and I can't take any screenshots for some reason.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“I was disappointed with the visual quality; the textures are low resolution and the animations are choppy.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability, particularly noted by players who have experienced earlier versions, suggesting that it maintains engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers great replayability, reminiscent of the first version of Max I played.”
“I love how each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits stability issues, particularly on older PCs, with bugs affecting gameplay and functionality, such as the inability to take screenshots. Performance seems to vary based on graphics card compatibility.
“It's a buggy game, and I can't take any screenshots for some reason.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and stability issues, which ruined the overall experience.”