The greater focus on the development of vehicles and characters is a very welcome improvement, as it makes the exploration and overall gameplay more enjoyable, and helps consolidate this as the ultimate version of Metal Max Xeno. On the other hand, it's less clear why several plot elements were sacrificed, and the game's performance could use some work,...
Metal Max Xeno2018
Metal Max Xeno
2018 NIS America63Worthwhile
Playtime
LongTypically 30 hours
Playable on
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- April 19, 2018
- Developer
- Kadokawa Games
- Publisher
- NIS America
- Themes
Overview
On that day humans start to face a crisis of destruction... A new title from the RPG "METAL MAX" about the story of human and tank is here! "METAL MAX Xeno" now here on PlayStation! Taking place at the ruined metropolis known as "Death Tokio" the story is one that actively involves the protagonist and tanks (vehicles) starting with the R Wolf. Numerous possibilities for the tank customization awaits, containing features such as weapons, engines and equipment. So enjoy this reincarnated true post-apocalyptic RPG now!
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Reception
Press61
Worthwhile- Metacritic61from 12 reviews
- OpenCritic61from 10 reviews
The sum is a fun but rough RPG, far more akin to classic RPGs than other games. It’s quick pace means you could easily blast a couple of hours out with Netflix on, and I haven’t had a good game to do that with in quite a while. Think of this like an older house: The foundations are rock solid, just the paint is rough and the kitchen needs remodelli...
If Kadokawa Games was hoping to kindle interest in future Metal Max titles in western audiences, Metal Max Xeno is not the game to get that particular job done.
Metal Max Xeno is just so thoroughly average when it comes to JRPGs. The basic world, familiar storyline, and characters serve an okay experience which embraces the grind a bit too much for a world that is generally void of much interest. The game feels like a throwback to older JRPGs which is great if that is what you're into, but there has been so...
Metal Max Xeno has no distinguishing features and there are better RPGs on the PS4 that deserve better attention.