Metal Max 3 DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Metal Max 3

SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreRPG
DeveloperCattle Call
PublisherKadokawa Shoten
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesMetal Max
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2010, Metal Max 3 is a role-playing game developed by Cattle Call and published by Kadokawa Shoten.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden.

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

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

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 3 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 3 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Metal Max 3 cheats & codes

13 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

1-Hit Kill All Wanted Bosses021A6400 00000000
Infinite Money0219F768 05F5E0FF
No Random Battles221A9B00 00000001
Hero Infinite HP021A5F30 0001869F 021A8060 0001869F
Player 2 Infinite HP021A5FE0 0001869F 021A8098 0001869F
Player 3 Infinite HP021A6090 0001869F 021A80D0 0001869F

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Playing DS games today

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Metal Max 3 FAQ

When did Metal Max 3 come out on the DS?

Metal Max 3 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

Who made Metal Max 3?

It was developed by Cattle Call and published by Kadokawa Shoten.

Is Metal Max 3 multiplayer?

No. Metal Max 3 is a single-player game.

How long does Metal Max 3 take to play?

As a role-playing game, Metal Max 3 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 3 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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