Max vs Alex Adventures

Max: Countercoup is a 2D pixel-art top-down shooter that delivers intense action, strategic combat, and a gripping narrative. Step into the shoes of a retired special operations agent, pulled back into the shadows by a thirst for justice as he faces a ruthless regime. Set against the backdrop of a brutal late 20th-century conflict, you’ll go up against a militarized dictatorship that seized power through a coup d'état, aiming to crush freedom and impose total control. Unravel their true motives and lead the fight to take back the nation in a high-stakes counter-coup! The gameplay is designed to test reflexes and strategic thinking, featuring a brutal instant-death system that demands precision and speed. Players must navigate challenging levels filled with ruthless enemies, adapting their tactics to engage in intense, full-scale firefights!

Step into a world of ink, light and a little magic. Guide Alex through 20 hand-illustrated levels across two chapters, from a midnight carnival and clockwork factory to the Moon, dragon caves, sand ruins and a storm-lit lighthouse. Run, double jump, crouch and dash across moving platforms. Fire sparkling stars, unleash Starstorm, smash scenery, find hidden Ink Seals and learn the unique attacks of every boss. YOUR ADVENTURE - 20 distinct levels with themed enemies, hazards, foreground scenery and bosses. - Three save slots for separate adventures. - Choose Gentle or Hardcore when starting a slot; its difficulty stays fixed. - Gentle gives Alex 10 health. Hardcore gives Alex 3 health and enemies 1.5x health. Attack patterns stay equally active in both modes. - Level maps show completion and ratings of up to three stars. - Responsive movement controls plus separate Jump, Shoot, Dash and Storm buttons. - Adjustable control size and transparency. - Animated illustrated characters, dynamic backgrounds and destructible scenery. - Checkpoints restore the current encounter when Alex falls. - Unlock mint and violet star trails through play. - Sound, music, reduced motion and effects-quality settings. The complete adventure is included and plays offline. No account, ads or in-app purchases. Privacy and support pages require an internet connection only when opened. Made for landscape play on iPhone. Requires iOS 18 or later.