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Extreme Assault

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received mostly positive reviews. Most critics remarked that the game features stunning graphics even without the use of graphics acceleration cards, and approved of the use of lowbrow, accessible gameplay more commonly associated with console games than PC games.
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disagreed on both points, contending that the graphics only look good if the optional 3dfx card is used, and that the simplistic gameplay and limited story will quickly bore the player.
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s reviewer also lauded the difficulty curve, saying that "I found myself constantly and fairly challenged throughout the game". In contrast,
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complained that the game's difficulty is "brutal", and criticized the fact that easy mode only allows one to play a portion of the game.
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The development of the game started in February 1996. The game was developed by 14 people.
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both also said the controls are easy to handle even when using just a keyboard.
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defended the game with the claim: "While it may be a little short on plot,
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gave the game 4.5/5 for graphics, sound, control, and fun factor.
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Index


Developer(s)
Blue Byte
Publisher(s)
Designer(s)
Composer(s)
Chris Hülsbeck
Platform(s)
MS-DOS
NA
EU
Genre(s)
Action
Single-player
multiplayer
video game
Blue Byte
AllGame
CNET Gamecenter
Computer Games Strategy Plus
Computer Gaming World
Computer and Video Games
Edge
EP Daily
GameSpot
Next Generation
PC Gamer (US)
Next Generation
GamePro
The Electric Playground

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