Metal Max 2 DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Metal Max 2

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenreRPG
DeveloperCrea-Tech
PublisherData East
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesMetal Max
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo DS, Metal Max 2 is a role-playing game developed by Crea-Tech and published by Data East. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993.

It is part of the Metal Max series; on the DS you can also try Metal Max 3 and Metal Saga: Season of Steel. The series also appears on other systems with Metal Max (NES) and Metal Max 2 (SNES).

Metal Max 2 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Metal Max 2 is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Metal Max 2 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Metal Max 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Metal Max 2 FAQ

Who made Metal Max 2?

It was developed by Crea-Tech and published by Data East.

Is Metal Max 2 multiplayer?

No. Metal Max 2 is a single-player game.

How long does Metal Max 2 take to play?

As a role-playing game, Metal Max 2 typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Metal Max 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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