MagMax is a 1988 side-scrolling shooter released for the NES, originally developed by Nihon Bussan. Players pilot a hover ship through alien landscapes, battling enemies and collecting scattered parts to build a massive, heavily armed mech suit.
How to Play
Survive endless waves of enemies by shooting your way through above-ground and subterranean levels. As you find mechanical parts, your ship transforms into the MagMax mech, gaining stronger weapons and the ability to absorb extra damage.
- Movement: Arrow Keys (D-pad)
- Action / Fire: Z and X (A / B buttons)
- Start / Select: Enter and Shift
Tips
- While assembling the full mech drastically increases your firepower and defense, it also gives you a much larger hitbox. In bullet-heavy sections, staying as a smaller ship can make dodging easier.
- Look for warp holes on the ground to transition between the surface and underground areas. Using them at the right time can help you escape dense enemy formations.
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