Release Date: April 19, 2018
Metal Max Xeno is a 3D jRPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. The game belongs to a series going under the name Metal Max; the series is not much known in the West. The game features a turn-based combat system, and the graphics resemble an animated movie thanks to the cel shading technique.
Metal Max Xeno is a jRPG combining exploration of a 3D world (the camera is placed behind the character’s back) with tactical, turn-based combat. This is the second title belonging to the Metal Max series, which was released in the West (after Metal Saga, released for the PlayStation 2 in 2006). The game was developed by Kadokawa Games.
The action of Metal Max Xeno takes place in a post-war, post-apocalyptic world, in which there are many different types of armored vehicles (tanks, mechs, etc.). The player controls a group of heroes wandering through the wastelands while trying to survive.
Metal Max Xeno is a JRPG. The gameplay consists of exploring the 3D game world and tactical, turn-based combat, which is typical of this genre. During combat, players control a group of characters, and for the most part, the combat revolves around picking out targets and choosing attack types. Although we sometimes traverse the wastelands on foot, vehicles play an important role in the game, they can be used both for mobility and combat. The game features a long list of vehicles with varying stats, which are left to players’ disposal.
Metal Max Xeno employs cell shading, which makes the game resemble an animated movie. The graphics style was crafted to resemble Japanese manga and is rather pleasing to the eyes.
Platforms:
PlayStation Vita April 19, 2018
PlayStation 4 September 25, 2018
Developer: Kadokawa
Publisher: NIS America
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Game Ratings for Metal Max Xeno Video Game.
PS3Blog.net: 85 / 100
METAL MAX Xeno is a great RPG on PlayStation 4 that you should definitely check out. The game is quite big, and there are lots of locales to visit, each feeling very different from the next. This isn't a game you'll be playing over a weekend, especially if you want to grab the game's Platinum trophy! I had a lot of fun reviewing METAL MAX Xeno, especially thanks on how the combat is handled, so I highly recommend you get this one!
RPG Fan: 40 / 100 by Robert Fenner
Metal Max Xeno lacks just about all of the characteristics that made the series interesting to begin with.
Cubed3: 6 / 10 by Gabriel Jones
Although METAL MAX Xeno offers an intriguing mix of tank-based and on-foot battles, its low-budget and adherence to JRPG traditions makes it feel like a relic of the bygone age. The characters are largely forgettable and sometimes embarrassing. Then there's the story, which is competently told and not much else. Still, for whatever it's worth, the journey is a pleasant one. The player's experience won't be bogged down by needlessly long load times or a mind-numbing interface. This post-apocalyptic trek, much like any decent vacation, is designed to be relaxing and convenient.
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