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Logo-pdf.svg 2000-10-06 Edge (UK), "November 2000" A preview which makes comparisons to James Bond, Virtua Cop 2 and Time Crisis.
2000-xx-xx Strana Igr (RU), "Oktyabr 2000 2/2"
Logo-pdf.svg 2000-11-24 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "2000-39 (2000-12-08)" "Sakigake!! NAOMI Jyuku"
A 2-page preview. On the first page is an item breakdown and breakdown of essential technique to earn a high score. On the second page are renders of the 2 character Jean Clifford and Howard Gibson, highlights from Mission 1 and a deep dive on Operations.
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2000-12-01 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "2000-40 (2000-12-15)" In-depth breakdown of Mission 2, as well as a brief recap of what has happened in the game up to this point.

Dreamcast version

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2000-xx-xx Strana Igr (RU), "Oktyabr 2000 2/2"
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-03-30 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "2001-10 extra (2001-04-13ex)" A 2-page preview focusing on the new modes in the Dreamcast version. Also includes an interview with producer Mie Kumagai and director Satoshi Horie, which discusses the game's standing as a NAOMI-to-DC ported gun shooter, why the spy theme was chosen, the game's ending and DC-exclusive features.
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-04-13 Dreamcast Magazine (JP), "2001-12 (2001-04-27,05-04)" Reports the game as 85% complete. A 2-page preview which. The Word from the Maker written by producer Mie Kumagai says is the game will be exhibted at GameJam in Zepp Tokyo the following day, where players can try out Agent Academy (Training Mode). On the first page is a guide to the DC original mode Agent Academy. The second page contains biographies on various Confidential Mission Force members and enemy terrorists.
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-0x-xx Dreamzone (FR), "Mai 2001"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 90%   70%
80
[Info]
2001-xx-xx Neo Plus (PL), "Maj 2001"
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-05-02 MAN!AC (DE), "06/2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 80%
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-05-11 Dorimaga (JP), "2001-01 (2001-05-25)" 2 pages. Reports the game as 100% complete. On the first page are screenshots from the opening movie and a breakdown of the options menu. The Word from the Maker written by director Satoshi Horie says that the controls and rules are simple but deep, making it suitable for all ages and sexes. There is also a paragraph by CMF Director X which describes Mission 1. On the second page is a guide to Stage 1.
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-05-17 Dreamcast Magazine (UK), "No. 22"
Reprints/translations:
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 89%
89
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-05-21 Edge (UK), "June 2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 6/10
60
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-05-24 Official Dreamcast Magazine (UK), "June 2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 7/10
70
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-05-25 Dorimaga (JP), "2001-02 (2001-06-08)" 2 pages. Reports the game as 100% complete. On the first page is a breakdown of the Partner Mode. The Word from the Maker written by artist Yasuto Muraki hypes up Agent Academy. There is also a paragraph by CMF Director X which describes Mission 2. On the second page is a guide to Stage 2.
2001-0x-xx PSX Extreme (PL), "06/2001"
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-06-05 Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "July 2001" "Review Crew"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U 6.5/10   5.5/10   7/10
63
[Info]
2001-xx-xx 576 Konzol (HU), "Június 2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
9/10
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-06-08 Dorimaga (JP), "2001-03 (2001-06-22)"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 8.0/10
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-06-08 Dorimaga (JP), "2001-03 (2001-06-22)" 2 pages. Reports the game as 100% complete. On the first page is a breakdown of the Agent Academy. The Word from the Maker written by programmer Eijiro Asakura recommends players use the Dreamcast Gun controller. There is also a paragraph by CMF Director X which describes Mission 3. On the second page is a guide to Stage 3.
2001-06-08 Famitsu (JP), "2001-06-22" Rating breakdown currently unknown.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 7.8/10
78
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-06-19 Next Generation (US), "July 2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U RatingStar Full.svgRatingStar Full.svgRatingStar Empty.svgRatingStar Empty.svgRatingStar Empty.svg
25
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-06-22 Dorimaga (JP), "2001-04 (2001-07-13)" 2 pages. On the first page is an explanation of each technique used to rack up high scores and a map of every item in Mission 1. The Word from the Maker written by artist Kyoshi Ieizumi says there are many bonuses in the game and wonders if players are up to the challenge that is Another World. On the second page is a guide to Mission 1.
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-06-25 Bonus (YU), "5/2001"
2001-xx-xx Neo Plus (PL), "Czerwiec 2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
8/10

  • graphics-8
  • sound-8
  • gameplay-8
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-xx-xx Gamers' Republic (US), "July 2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U RatingStar Full.svgRatingStar Full.svgRatingStar Full.svgRatingStar Empty.svgRatingStar Empty.svg
60
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-0x-xx Consoles + (FR), "Juillet/Août 2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 86%
86
[Info]
2001-xx-xx Strana Igr (RU), "Iyul 2001 1/2"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
8/10   8/10   8/10   8/10
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-07-13 Dorimaga (JP), "2001-05 (2001-07-27)" 2 pages. On the first page is an explanation of how to unlock each new modes and a map of every item in Mission 2. The Word from the Maker written by artist Satoko Inoue asks if players who have completed regular missions are satisfied and teases them with more missions. On the second page is a guide to Mission 2.
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-07-25 Bonus (YU), "6/2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC 94%

  • sound-4
  • graphics-5
  • gameplay-5
  • atmosphere-5
94
[Info]
2001-0x-xx PSX Extreme (PL), "07/2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 8
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-07-27 Dorimaga (JP), "2001-06 (2001-08-10)" 3 pages. On the first page are cheat codes to more easily unlock modes and other bonuses, a complete enemy guide and explanations of items and minigames are scored, as well as what detracts frok your score. On the second page is a map of every item in Mission 3. The Word from the Maker written by programmer Takeshi Goden says that he suggested adding the Opa-Opa helmets after playing Phantasy Star Online and being annoyed he couldn't get an Opa-Opa Mag for himself. A guide to Mission 3 spreads across the second and third pages.
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-0x-xx Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel (FR), "Juillet/Août 2001"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
6/10
60
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-0x-xx GamePro (US), "August 2001"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U
Graphics: 4.5 Sound: 3.0 Gameplay: 5.0 FunFactor: 4.0
83
[Info]
2001-xx-xx Play (PL), "Sierpień 2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
7.8/10
78
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-09-26 Hyper (AU), "November 2001"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 78%
78
[Info]
2001-11-31 Virtual'nyye radosti (BY), "" Article
Logo-pdf.svg 2002-09-27 Dorimaga (JP), "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" "Dorimaga Dokusha Shisu Part 2 For Dreamcast"
Final readers review printed in Dorimaga.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 8.5/10
85
[Info]
2002-xx-xx Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast (RU), "Izdaniye chetvertoye, dopolnennoye"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
8.8/10
88
[Info]

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