Metal Max Returns

Metal Max Returns is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game developed by CreaTech and published by Data East in Japan for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It places you in a world devastated by war and monsters, where survival and rebuilding are paramount.

As a bounty hunter, you traverse a vast, desolate landscape in your trusty tank, taking on missions to eliminate threats that plague humanity. You'll explore ruined towns, interact with survivors, and uncover the secrets of the shattered world. The primary way you engage with the world's dangers is through vehicle-based combat, where your tank serves as your main weapon and shield.

What makes Metal Max Returns distinct is the depth of tank customization. You can equip different cannons, engines, armor plating, and even add specialized gear like missile launchers or searchlights. Managing your tank's weight, fuel, and ammunition is crucial for survival. Beyond the tank, you can also recruit several human party members, each with their own skills, to assist you in specific situations or when dismounted, though the tank remains your primary means of exploration and combat.

The progression in Metal Max Returns involves taking on bounties, earning money, and using those funds to upgrade your tank and equipment, allowing you to tackle increasingly formidable foes and explore new areas of the map. This loop of hunting, earning, and upgrading forms the core of your journey through this harsh, yet compelling, world.