The
Metal Max series has been around for quite some time now. The first game in the series was released for the Famicom(aka the Japanese NES) in 1991 and has seen quite a few sequels over the years.
The games are turn-based combat RPGs taking place in an open world. The series is known for not having a predetermined story as players are given the choice to follow whatever missions they think suits them best, as well as featuring multiple endings depending on the players' actions. These missions can be completed by either engaging battles on foot or driving a variety of vehicles.
Metal Saga (which is the 4th game in the series) is the only game in the series to be officially localised in English and was released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2. Now, NIS America have officially announced that
Metal Max Xeno (which is the latest entry in the series) will also be coming out in the West following the Japanese release.
The game is also featuring a Limited Edition that will include an official Art Book, Iron Base pin, Original
Metal Max Xeno Soundtrack and a Collector's Box.
According to the official site, these are some of the game's features:
Humanity is on the brink of extinction. Half a century ago, a mother computer known as NOA became sentient and almost destroyed humankind. NOA's destructive reach has even reduced Asia's largest metropolis, TOKIO, to rubble. Explore this desolate wasteland as Talis, a casualty in this conflict, as he searches for allies and hope in a vengeance charged war against machines.
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Style Your Tanks - Explore the barren desert, salvage new tanks, and upgrade them using over hundreds of parts! Customize your tanks with fresh paint and the strongest firepower you can find.
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Fight for Humanity - The world has been devastated by a mother computer in its plan to eradicate humankind. Explore the vast desert and unite with remaining survivors to rise against the crazed machines and deadly mutants.
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Hold Your Ground - NOA's forces will track you down wherever you are! Make a preemptive strike from inside your tank when your foes appear, or disembark and explore dangerous strongholds on foot with your allies.
Celebrating it's 25th Anniversary, METAL MAX Xeno is a new chapter in the venerated series! Join Talis, a lone wanderer, as he deploys his faithful tank to take on the harsh wasteland in this RPG of post-apocalyptic proportions!
Metal Max Xeno will be available for the PlayStation fall this Fall 2018.