Maximum Chase
{{Short description|2002 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Maximum Chase
| image = File:Maximum_chase_boxart.jpg
| caption =
| image_size = 230px
| developer = Genki
| publisher = {{Video game release|JP|Microsoft Game Studios|NA|Majesco Sales{{cite web |url=http://www.xboxexclusive.com/oct2003.shtml |title=New screens of Maximum Chase |author=Steve |date=October 17, 2003 |website=XBOX Exclusive.com |access-date=January 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031127041241/http://www.xboxexclusive.com/oct2003.shtml |archive-date=November 27, 2003 |url-status=dead}}}}
| director = Tsutomu HagiwaraGame Manual (2003), p. 27
Katsunori Yamaji
Kentaro Taguchi Game Manual (2003), p. 28
| designer =
| artist =
| programmer =
| composer = Yasuharu Takanashi
Seiichi Negi
| engine =
| released = {{Video game release|JP|September 26, 2002|NA|November 5, 2003{{Cite web |date=November 5, 2003 |title=Majesco Ships the Xbox Exclusive Title, 'Maximum Chase' |url=http://www.majescogames.com/news/press/pages/nov52003.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031208085655/http://www.majescogames.com/news/press/pages/nov52003.htm |archive-date=December 8, 2003 |access-date=July 20, 2024 |website=Majesco}}}}
| genre = Action, vehicular combat
| modes = Single-player
| platforms = Xbox
}}
{{nihongo foot|Maximum Chase|マキシマムチェイス|Makishimamu Cheisu|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a 2002 action video game featuring vehicular combat developed by Genki exclusively for the Xbox gaming console. The game is published by Microsoft Game Studios in Japan and Majesco Sales in North America. Maximum Chase plays similarly to that of the Project Gotham Racing series, and features around 20 licensed car brands, including Chevrolet, Lexus, Nissan, and Pontiac. Licensed cars are also included, with the Corvette and Firebird being some of the highlights.{{citation needed|date=August 2022}}
Plot
Levels take place entirely within a car and are split into driving and shooting sections while controlling the main character, Rick Summer, who is played by actor Chris Hatfield.{{cite web |url=https://i.imgur.com/wx1MHEk.jpg |title=Maximum Chase Credits |website=Imgur |publisher=MediaLab AI, Inc. |access-date=January 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160830014520/https://i.imgur.com/wx1MHEk.jpg |archive-date=August 30, 2016 |url-status=live}}
Cast
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| MC = 56/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/maximum-chase/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox |title=Maximum Chase for Xbox Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=Red Ventures |access-date=September 1, 2015 |archive-date=October 13, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151013232540/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox/maximum-chase |url-status=live }}
| 1UP = 3.5/10{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/article2/0%2C4364%2C1394545%2C00.asp |title=Maximum Chase |last=Gifford |first=Kevin |date=November 21, 2003 |website=1Up.com |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=August 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031229051325/http://www.1up.com/article2/0,4364,1394545,00.asp |archive-date=December 29, 2003 |url-status=dead}}
| Fam = 30/40{{cite magazine |url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=6215&redirect=no |title=マキシマムチェイス |language=ja |magazine=Famitsu |publisher=Enterbrain |access-date=August 18, 2022}}
| GI = 7/10{{cite magazine |title=Maximum Chase |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |issue=129 |date=January 2004 |page=151}}
| GSpot = 6/10{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/maximum-chase-review/1900-6084617/ |title=Maximum Chase Review |last=Shoemaker |first=Brad |date=November 25, 2003 |website=GameSpot |publisher=Red Ventures |access-date=September 1, 2015 |archive-date=August 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806132418/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/maximum-chase-review/1900-6084617/ |url-status=live }}
| OXM = 4/10{{cite magazine |title=Maximum Chase |magazine=Official Xbox Magazine |publisher=Future US |date=March 2004 |page=81}}
| TX = 6.7/10{{cite web |last=Nardozzi |first=Dale |date=December 8, 2003 |url=http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/676/Maximum-Chase/p1 |title=Maximum Chase Review (Xbox) |website=TeamXbox |publisher=IGN Entertainment |access-date=August 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040624162441/http://reviews.teamxbox.com/xbox/676/Maximum-Chase/p1 |archive-date=June 24, 2004 |url-status=dead}}
| XPlay = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite web |last=Bemis |first=Greg |date=February 9, 2004 |url=http://www.techtv.com/xplay/reviews/story/0%2C24330%2C3603766%2C00.html |title='Maximum Chase' (Xbox) Review |website=X-Play |publisher=TechTV |access-date=August 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040211193526/http://www.techtv.com/xplay/reviews/story/0,24330,3603766,00.html |archive-date=February 11, 2004 |url-status=dead}}
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Maximum Chase received "mixed or average" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, however, Famitsu gave it a score of 30 out of 40.
Brad Shoemaker, reviewing the game for GameSpot, said it was a nice diversion for a few hours but criticized the lack of replay value, technical bugs, and the fact the game had an MSRP of full retail price, calling it "nearly a crime".
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External links
- {{Official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20031012092933/http://www.maximum-chase.com/}}
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Category:Genki (company) games
Category:Majesco Entertainment games
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Video games about police officers
Category:Video games developed in Japan
Category:Video games scored by Yasuharu Takanashi
Category:Video games set in Los Angeles
Category:Video games set in the United States
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