Monster Max
Monster Max is an isometric adventure video game developed by Rare and published by Titus Software for the Game Boy handheld game console. It was released in December 1994 in Europe and January 1995 in the United States. Monster Max was designed by Jon Ritman and Bernie Drummond and is very similar in both graphics and gameplay to Ritman and Drummond's 1987 title Head over Heels. The game sold poorly but received very positive reviews from critics.
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DeveloperRare
PublisherTitus Software
ReleasedDecember 16, 1994
StatusReleased
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Worth Playing76/100
About This Game
Max is a guitarist with a problem: the evil villain Krond has announced his intention to ban all music from the world, and Max intends to stop him. Monster Max is an isometric action-adventure for the Game Boy, structured across 29 levels that task the player with solving puzzles, navigating obstacles, collecting objects, and defeating opponents. Tools available include bombs (usable as weapons and to open blocked or hidden passages), a bag for managing collected items, and a force shield for enemy encounters. Completing levels earns credits that unlock new regions of the overworld, the Mega Hero Academy.