Sid Meier's Covert Action (Classic) is a unique blend of espionage simulation, strategy, investigation, and action developed by MicroProse Software, Inc. and published by Atari and Nightdive Studios. Created by legendary designer Sid Meier, the game stands as one of the most ambitious titles of its era, attempting to recreate the life of an international...
Sid Meier's Covert Action1990
Sid Meier's Covert Action
1990 Tommo Inc80Great
Overview
Sid Meier's Covert Action - A Techno-Thriller From the Case Files of Max Remington. In the 1990's our national nightmares are haunted by wild-eyed political extremists, greedy and ruthless drug lords, and lunatic military dictators. For too long we have felt powerless to stop them. But now, award-winning game designer Sid Meier takes us around the globe with super-spy Max Remington to challenge these threats and neutralize their shadowy schemes of terrorism, smuggling and extortion. A seasoned veteran of modern, hi-tech undercover operations, Remington always obeys the two main rules of Covert Action: 1. Use your intelligence. 2. If Rule one fails, use your other weapons.
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Excellent- Steam91from 136 reviews
Old school SId Meir's. Yes, the graphics are antiquated but if one remembers when this was bleeding edge it's a nostalgic trip down amnesia alley.
Covert Action oozes retro charm, but actually playing it is a different story. I picked it up on sale out of curiosity as it is a Sid Meier creation, and while the presentation is intriguing, the experience quickly turns frustrating. Interacting with the game feels like deciphering a hidden language. The inputs aren’t intuitive, and the game offers...