Finished first run (story) of Metal Max Xeno - My review. Posted by 11 months ago. Finished first run (story) of Metal Max Xeno - My review. Pros: Job class system. Tanks can be heavily modified both to preset patterns which can unlock more passives to the tank, single slot at a time to get the weapon spec you want or a.
Metal Max | |
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Developer(s) | Crea-Tech Data East Kuusoukagaku (SNES)[1] |
Publisher(s) | Data East |
Producer(s) | Masaharu Masuda |
Designer(s) | Hiroshi Miyaoka |
Composer(s) | Satoshi Kadokura |
Series | Metal Max |
Platform(s) | Family Computer, Super Famicom |
Release | Family Computer
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Genre(s) | Role-playing video game |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Metal Max (メタルマックス, Metaru Makkusu) is a 1991 Japanese video game co-developed by Crea-Tech and Data East and was published by Data East for the Nintendo Famicom. It is a turn-based, nonlinear, open world, vehicle combat, role-playing video game and the first of the Metal Max series.
Metal Max is set in a futuristic post-apocalyptic world, where the surviving humans cluster in underground villages and ruins while 'monster hunters' fight the monsters and outlaws outside.[2][3] The game got a sequel, Metal Max 2, and was remade for the Super Famicom as Metal Max Returns. A direct sequel Metal Saga: Season of Steel was published in 2006 for Nintendo DS.
Gameplay[edit]
Metal Max was an early example of an open-ended and non-linear role-playing video game. It lacked a predetermined story path, but the player was instead given the choice of which missions to follow in whatever order while being able to visit any place in the game world.[3][4] The ending can be determined by the player, who can alter the ending through their actions, complete the game at almost any time, and can continue playing the game even after the ending.[3]
The gameplay is classic RPG fare: the characters travel from town to town, having random encounters on the way, upgrading items and tanks as they go. The object is to become a well-known and respected hunter by defeating the monsters with bounties on their heads, which can be done in any order the player pleases. There is a surprisingly rich storyline, but as it is not forced on the player it must be actively sought out. A large part of the game is customizing tanks: tank parts can be bought or found, and the parts, as well as the tank itself, can all be modified. The player uses a BS-Controller (BS-Con), a personal computer system, to track data about things such as towns, tanks, bounties and experience points. Combat is turn-based. There are a large number of miscellaneous items, weapons and upgrades, most with unique or uncommon capabilities.
The character classes, such as a mechanic or soldier, could be chosen for the player characters, who would fight in turn-based battles either on foot or using tanks. The player could create tanks, customize and make a variety of modifications to them, remodel and enhance each part, strengthen the defense, repair damaged parts, and give them more shells.[3][4]
Tank[edit]
A unique characteristic of Metal Max is the Vehicle system. In this game, each character can ride a vehicle and there are 8 different vehicles that can be collected.[5] A vehicle protects the driver from physical damage and can be equipped with weapons.
Each vehicle has their own exclusive chassis. A Vehicle's loading capacity is decided by the maximum power of the equipped Engine. All parts besides plate armour have a certain weight so if the vehicle becomes overloaded or the engine is damaged, it will be unable to move.[6] Every vehicle can be equipped with a C-Unit (Computer-Unit), a fire control system that affects the hit rate of equipped weapons.[7] (In Metal Max Returns, it has more functions.) The above two are necessary for vehicles[8] so if one of these becomes broken or unequipped, the Vehicle will be unable to move by itself.[9]
A Vehicle can have between 0-3 slots on its chassis that can accept a certain class of weapon. The weapon's are divided into three classes: Cannons, Machine guns, and Special weapons. Cannons are powerful, but have limited ammunition. Machine guns have unlimited ammunition and can hit multiple enemies but are weak. Special weapons are both powerful and can hit multiple enemies, but can be heavy and tend to run out of ammunition very quickly.
Setting[edit]
The game is set an unknown number of years after the fall of modern human civilization due to actions of Noah. The survivors clustered into villages or began to live among the ruins, and those who fought the monsters and robots outside became known as monster hunters. These men and women salvage tanks and tank parts in order to defeat monsters and outlaws and collect bounties on them. Although the previous civilization has been ruined, the environment is not as desolate as many post-apocalyptic settings, with plentiful trees and water.
Characters[edit]
- The Hunter : The main character, a young man who dreams of becoming a monster hunter. His name is revealed to be Rebanna in sequel Metal Saga: Season of Steel.
- The Mechanic : A young man who wants to travel the world and become a great tankmechanic.
- The Soldier : A rough woman who hopes to best her rival, Red Wolf.
- Hunter's Dad : A gruff tank mechanic who disowns his son over his wild and impractical ambitions.
- Dr. Minchi : A doctor who resurrects characters by electric shock.
- Red Wolf : A mysterious hunter who drives a bright red tank.
- Noah : A supercomputer that was made by scientists in the hope that it can work out a solution to saving the earth's environment. By analyzing more and more data and recalculating every possibility, it 'awoke' and brought about the apocalypse upon the conclusion that destroying humanity is the only way of saving the earth.
Tanks[edit]
- Mosquito : The first tank that the hunter finds.
- Buggy : Found at the derrick factory in the world's south-east corner.
- Van : Can recover character's HP while move in the world.
- Tiger : A WW2-vintage tank that is buried somewhere in the beach cave.
- LAV : An 6x6 wheeled APC that is found in Sol town.
- Abrams : A tank that is sold in the port of a slum.
- Red Wolf : Character Red Wolf's tank.
- White Muu : A Next-Generation MBT Prototype that is locked inside the Ghost Base.
Release[edit]
The game was released in Japan on May 24, 1991 for the Nintendo Famicom home console and was published by Data East.[10] A Super Famicomremake of the game, titled Metal Max Returns (メタルマックス リターンズ), was developed and published by Kuusoukagaku and released on September 29, 1995.[11][12] It features improved graphics and sound, new bounties and items, new and revised areas, references to Metal Max 2 and decreased difficulty.[citation needed] It also contains many elements that were later found in Metal Saga on the PlayStation 2. Metal Max Returns was later ported to the Game Boy Advance by Nau Productions in 2003.[13] The original Famicom version was later re-released on the WiiVirtual Console on April 27, 2010, and the 3DS Virtual Console on January 1, 2013.[10]Returns was re-released on the Wii Virtual Console on November 15, 2011.[12]
Metal Max sold 150,000 copies in Japan.[14] For Metal Max Returns, more than 170 thousand copies of this game were sold at a price of 12,800 yen per copy (the equivalent of US$165).[15]
While Metal Max Returns was never released in the West, a full fan translation was released by Aeon Genesis in 2007.[16] The original Metal Max was also fan translated in 2018.[17]
References[edit]
- ^開発実績 (in Japanese). Kuusoukagaku Corp. Archived from the original on 2012-01-30. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^Metal Max at MobyGames
- ^ abcdMetal Max (Translation), Crea-Tech
- ^ abMetal MaxArchived 2016-04-16 at the Wayback Machine (Translation), Virtual Console, Nintendo
- ^Metal Max Instructions (in Japanese). Japan: Data East. 1991. p. 11.
- ^Metal Max Instructions (in Japanese). Japan: Data East. 1991. p. 42.
- ^Metal Max Instructions (in Japanese). Japan: Data East. 1991. p. 44.
- ^Metal Max Instructions (in Japanese). Japan: Data East. 1991. p. 36.
- ^Metal Max Instructions (in Japanese). Japan: Data East. 1991. p. 41.
- ^ ab'メタルマックス [ファミコン] / ファミ通.com'. www.famitsu.com. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ^Staff, I. G. N. (1999-09-29). 'Metal Max Comes to the Dreamcast'. IGN. Archived from the original on 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ^ ab'メタルマックス リターンズ [スーパーファミコン] / ファミ通.com'. www.famitsu.com. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
- ^'Gaming Life in Japan'. IGN. 2003-08-25. Archived from the original on 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ^滝沢修 (8 March 2010). '角川ゲームス、DS「メタルマックス3」 名作RPGの最新作が当時のスタッフを再集結して17年ぶりに登場' (in Japanese). Impress Watch. Archived from the original on 2013-06-28. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
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METAL MAX RETURNS 推测销量:170012 总分:30 FC上发售的RPG『METAL MAX』的加强版,通过改造攻击力、主炮,可以做出自己独创的战车。 游戏平台:SFC 发售日期:1995年9月29日 发售价格:12800
- ^'project 'Metal Max Returns' ~ aeon genesis ~'. agtp.romhack.net. Archived from the original on 2018-09-26. Retrieved 2018-11-30.
- ^Wong, Alistair (December 8, 2018). 'Metal Max On NES Gets A Full English Fan Translation'. Siliconera.
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External links[edit]
- Crea-Tech's Metal Max Returns page(in Japanese)
- Metal Max at MobyGames
- METAL MAniaX's Metal Max Returns database(in Japanese)
Kadokawa Games detailed several more returning tanks in Metal Max Xeno Reborn, as well as the completely revamped tank customization system. It will even let people stick three tank cannons and more on a vehicle at once, if you wish. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]
Here are the details below:
Revamped Tank Customization
Metal Max Xeno Reborn will allow players to fully enjoy tank customization by increasing the amount of freedom you have to change up your tank via the Garage option available at Iron Base.
Rather than having each tank be distinct in terms of fixed weaponry, you will now able to insert five different weapons into slots and customize which sorts of weapons each tank has available. This means you’ll now be able to create your ideal tank freely, with your imagination being the only limit.
For example, here’s a look at a customized version of the starting tank, the Modded Mk10. You’ll be able to change the “hole” type to allow different weapons, as well as open up holes if they are locked at first. The screenshot above shows off the Type-10 Custom with all holes customized to fit main tank guns.
Special Chip Sockets
Just like the main artillery, you will also be able to add up to five Characteristic Chips to sockets via the Garage. Players will no longer be limited by what C-Units and Characteristic Chips each tank can use and could freely mix up skill effects to their liking.
Here’s an example of the changes in action. At first, the Bizonte F tank only has two open slots, but it has been customized to add one additional slot. The player then equipped a combination of Active and Passive Chips to increase critical hits and use the Double Rush and Cannon Support skills for massive damage.
Metal Max Xeno Tanks
Chassis Customization
Like the other games in the series, you will be able to increase the defense of the chassis, but this time you can also lighten the weight in order to equip more weapons.
For example, for small vehicles like buggies, you can even stick large weaponry to them by lightening the chassis.
Double Engine
There is a special Characteristic Chip in the game called Double Engine, which takes up three sockets, but by equipping it, any vehicle can become a double engine vehicle. It’s a rare chip that’s hard to get your hands on.
Tanks
Lightweight Tank “Wild Bus”
As shown in the previous trailer, the Wild Bus will return in this game as a lightweight tank. In terms of abilities, it’s one of the only chassis based off regular civilian vehicles and boasts one of the strongest movement speeds and evasion capabilities in-game, as well as having surprisingly high defense for a lightweight vehicle. People will be able to use the tank at its full potential by equipping it with large weapons and using its lightweight speed to charge into battle.
Middleweight Tank “PLT-1”
This is a middleweight tank based off a next-gen tank from a certain country. With its balanced high stats and customization potential, the tank will be very useful as an attacker no matter how far you are into the game.
Heavyweight Tank “Lil’ Squirt”
A heavyweight-type tank that you will obtain by defeating the L’il Squirt monster. Its exceptionally large body and armor tiles make it feel like a moving fortress. When you obtain it, it already has a double engine chassis and is wrapped by powerful cannons all around. By pushing its defense to the maximum via customization, it’ll be able to support with steady firepower and tank everything around it.
Middleweight Tank “Red Wolf”
This time, the “Scarlet Revenger” Red Wolf will not be the first tank obtained, but is rather a tank that you’ll get around the halfway point of the story. With its exceptional customization potential, the Red Wolf is a balanced-type machine that can be adapted for speedy battles or long-term assaults, depending on what you want. It’ll definitely be a trusty partner that will become your ace in the hole, especially as the monsters grow stronger in the latter half of the game.
Metal Max Xeno Reborn will release for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Japan on July 9, 2020. The game’s release was delayed by a few months in order to improve its quality.