Metal Max 2 is a classic post-apocalyptic JRPG developed by Crea-Tech and published by Data East in 1993 for the SNES. Set in a desolate wasteland heavily inspired by the Mad Max films, the game sets itself apart from traditional RPGs of the era with its open-ended exploration, focus on vehicular combat, and a unique bounty-hunting system where players track down dangerous outlaws and mutated monsters.
How to Play
The objective is to explore the wasteland, acquire and upgrade various tanks, and earn money by hunting bounties to eventually take down the militant organization known as the Grapplers. The game uses default SNES controls: use the D-pad to move, A to confirm or interact, B to cancel, and X to open your main menu. In the browser, the D-pad maps to the arrow keys, the face buttons typically map to Z, X, A, and S, with Enter and Shift serving as Start and Select.
Tips
- Upgrade Your Armor: Customizing your vehicles is essential for survival. Invest in armor tiles and better main cannons as soon as you have the funds.
- Dr. Minchi is Your Friend: Unlike many RPGs, if your characters fall in battle, they can be dragged back to Dr. Minchi’s lab to be revived.
- Check the Bounty Boards: Always check the Hunter Offices in towns. Hunting wanted monsters is the best and most reliable way to earn the gold needed for expensive tank parts.
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