sentences:  While they complimented the animated environments and four-player option, "Maximum" had an overall subdued reaction to the game, saying it is much more repetitive than similar games such as "Alien Breed" and "The Chaos Engine".A reviewer for "Next Generation" also commented on the repetitiveness, saying that the 15 levels look different but all play the same.However, the review was generally complimentary, commenting on the "blistering pace" of the gameplay, smooth and detailed graphics, light-sourcing effects, and soundtrack which "is among the best we've heard in years".