The protagonist
An unnamed young bounty hunter who leaves home to pursue a life of adventure and monster hunting.
How it plays
How does Metal Max Returns play?
The game uses a top-down perspective for towns, roads, fields, and dungeons. The player explores a fragmented post-apocalyptic world, gathers equipment, visits settlements, and takes on monster-hunting bounties.
Combat is turn-based. Characters can fight on foot or use vehicles, with vehicle weapons, armor, ammunition, and engines affecting performance. Progress comes from earning money and experience, improving equipment, recruiting allies, and defeating stronger targets. The structure allows optional objectives and exploratory detours rather than requiring a strictly linear route.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Metal Max Returns?
- Upgrade vehicle armor and weapons regularly, but keep enough money for repairs and ammunition.
- Accept bounty targets when available; their rewards provide valuable funds and experience.
- Explore towns and side paths carefully, since useful equipment and optional encounters are often off the main route.
- Keep both vehicle and human equipment prepared because some areas and battles force combat outside the tank.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Dr. Minch
A recurring eccentric scientist associated with the series and its unusual post-apocalyptic technology.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save money for vehicle maintenance and ammunition instead of spending everything on a single weapon.
- 2
Check new towns for garages, equipment shops, and bounty information.
- 3
A balanced party and multiple weapon types are safer than relying on one powerful attack.
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