''Back Track'' is a

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that was released for Windows PC in 1998 and for the

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in 2001. It is notable for being the first 3D shooter to be released on the Game Boy Advance (along with ''

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'').

Story

Domingoaniax, an evil alien, has built up a large invasion force on

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. The player assumes the role of special agent Jim Track, who has to rescue the 110 kidnapped humans and defeat Domingoaniax's droid army.

Game Boy Advance version

Multiplayer

BackTrack's

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mode has six deathmatch arenas, each playable as a standard 20-point deathmatch or as a 4-point round-robin. Both modes support up to four players via a link cable.

Reception

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praised the game for its solid framerate, but noted that the story at times "Doesn't work", and that the humor was "groan-worthy". The game was panned in the press for being mediocre in comparison with other FPS games released around the same time. It had an average rating of 56% on GameRankings.

References

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