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Cover art of Action Man: Search For Base X
Platform
Game Boy Color
Genres
Action · Platformer
Developers
Natsume Co., Ltd.
Publishers
THQ
Release date
March 6, 2001

Summary

Action Man: Search for Base X drops you into a bright, side‑scrolling adventure on the Game Boy Color, where Alex "Action Man" Mann darts through jungles, icy tundras and other locales in a race to stop Dr. X’s looming weapon. You pick two starter guns – think crossbow or pistol – then scavenge upgrades like a bow, arrow and heavier firearms as you carve a path through fifteen missions spread across six distinct zones. The game rewards exploration: swapping into a parka, wetsuit or even a space suit unlocks hidden routes and forces you to replay levels with the right gear. Critics praised its vivid palette and crisp sound, but the steep difficulty and finicky controls earned mixed remarks, landing the title at an above‑average 68 % on GameRankings.

Storyline

Action Man: Search For Base X follows Alex “Action” Mann as he races against the evil Dr. X, who threatens to unleash a weapon of mass destruction. Mann’s primary goal is to thwart Dr. X’s plan and keep the world safe. To do that, he must track down Dr. X’s hidden stronghold, navigating a series of levels set in diverse locales. Each stage brings him closer to the secret base where the deadly weapon is being prepared.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single