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"True Lies" for the Sega Game Gear is a video game adaptation of the 1994 action-comedy film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, where players take on the role of secret agent Harry Tasker. Tasker's mission is to prevent a nuclear attack by terrorists and to maintain his undercover identity from his unsuspecting wife. The gameplay is a top-down shooter, offering a blend of action and stealth elements. Players navigate through various levels, from snowy military bases to bustling city streets, using an arsenal of weapons ranging from pistols to grenades to subdue enemies and avoid civilian casualties, which can negatively impact the player's score and progress.

Developed by Beam Software and published by Acclaim Entertainment in 1994, the game was released on multiple platforms, but the Sega Game Gear version is particularly noted for its portability and adapted control scheme, suitable for the handheld device. Despite the challenges of transferring an action-packed movie into a small screen experience, "True Lies" managed to capture the essence of the film with engaging gameplay and decent graphics for its time. Interestingly, the game includes exclusive levels not found in other versions, making it a unique variant in the series. Critical reception was mixed, with praise typically directed at its faithful adaptation of the movie’s storyline and the challenge it presented, while criticism was often aimed at its repetitiveness and difficulty.

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