Maximum Action

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Maximum Action (stylised as "MAXIMUM Action") is a first-person shooter developed by George Mandell and published by Mandell under the name Balloon Moose Games. It started work in August 2016 and released in Early Access on Steam on September 19, 2018. In early 2019, John Szymanski joined the project as co-developer, and by June 2019, the team was officially partnered with New Blood Interactive under creative director David Szymanski. However, Mandell parted ways with New Blood in 2020, citing creative differences. The game is still in early access.

Maximum Action takes heavy inspiration from Hong Kong cinema, especially the works of John Woo, as well as games like Max Payne and Superhot. There is a heavy focus on player movement and control, allowing the player to interact with the levels via the standard shooting and punching, but also kicking, diving and sliding. Kicks can knock weapons out of enemy hands, shatter glass windows and overturn tables, while diving can be combined with a "bullet-time" mechanic to allow for precise shots in mid-air.

The following weapons appear in the video game Maximum Action:

Overview

Every weapon can be duel-wielded in Maximum Action, and two separate weapons can be held at once.