Area 51/Maximum Force Duo

Area 51/Maximum Force Duo (1998)

by Midway Games West
Genres:Shooter
Themes:Action, Science fiction
Game modes:Single player, Co-operative
Story:Players can choose to play either of these previously released titles. In the first game, use a light gun to shoot infected human "zombies", aliens and their mothership. In the second game, players shoot terrorists.
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March 23, 2025
Light-gun technology game machine. Childhood memory. One of my earliest encounters with action video games. I am happy that I figured out it's name as I was too young to even know how to read back then. The Maximum Force game machine was onboard the big old sea-crossing ferry that I and thousands more travelled with countless of times to the world abroad. The voyage took two days so we had plenty of time to relax, rejuvenate and most importantly play in. Eventually the game machine was either sold or broke down, albeit it is onboard the old ferry no more. It would be interesting to see it again in action. It is worth preserving as it had interesting graphics and playstyle. Also worth mentioning Maximum Force, likewise the Times Crisis series, is a part of video game Light-gun history. Therefore it deserves a honorable seat among the classics and be available to anyone anytime. In the end, no matter how good or bad they might be, all classic video games are a part of video game history and eventually all should be made available to the future generations. Might I remind you that Light-guns are still in the making and available to purchase.
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