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Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Metal Max
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Crea-Tech Inc. |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Metal Max |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Metal Max is a role-playing game developed by Crea-Tech Inc. and published by Data East.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 63 NES RPGs in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Metal Max series. The series also appears on other systems with Metal Max 3 (DS) and Metal Saga: Season of Steel (DS).
Metal Max 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)
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 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 cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| No Random Battles | 0544:00 |
|---|---|
| P1 Health | 6466:FF |
| P2 Health | 6468:FF |
| P3 Health | 64EA:FF |
| P4 Health | 64EE:FF |
| Vertical Position | 035C:00 |
Metal Max walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Metal Max.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Metal Max FAQ
When did Metal Max come out on the NES?
Metal Max was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Metal Max?
It was developed by Crea-Tech Inc. and published by Data East.
Is Metal Max multiplayer?
No. Metal Max is a single-player game.
How long does Metal Max take to play?
As a role-playing game, Metal Max 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 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.