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Metal Max Returns

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Metal Max Returns is an enhanced remake of the classic Famicom RPG developed and published by Data East. Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, it blends role-playing, vehicular combat, and open-ended exploration. Players recruit allies, upgrade armored tanks, and hunt notorious bounties across a largely nonlinear world. The game is remembered for its freedom, distinctive tank mechanics, and offbeat sense of humor.
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Release Date
1995-01-01
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The game uses a top-down view for exploration and turn-based combat. Players can travel on foot through towns, ruins, and wilderness, or drive tanks to fight enemies in the open world. Tanks are highly customizable, with interchangeable main guns, sub weapons, engines, armor, and support parts. Progress is largely nonlinear, with many main and side objectives available in flexible order, while bounty hunting and equipment upgrades drive advancement.

Player character

The customizable hunter protagonist who explores the wasteland and operates tanks.

Hunter allies

Human party members who assist in foot combat and support roles.

Invest early in money and tank parts, especially engines and armor, to improve mobility and survivability. Keep repair items and ammo stocked before entering dangerous zones. Study bounty targets before battle and adjust weapon types accordingly. Since some areas require dismounting, balance upgrades between tanks and on-foot characters instead of focusing on only one side.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Talk to townsfolk and visit shops often, as useful clues and rare gear are easy to miss.

Tips

Avoid exceeding tank weight limits, or performance will suffer noticeably.

Tips

Use appropriate shells and weapon attributes when facing heavily armored enemies.

User Reviews

The wasteland atmosphere and tank customization are incredibly addictive.

User Reviews

Great freedom—you can tackle the world in the order you want.

User Reviews

It can be unforgiving at first, but the system depth pays off.

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