![]() There really is no other option but to either grind or put up with it. This gameplay loop keeps going on throughout the early to mid-game sections and kills momentum for the really interesting concept built up in the first few hours of the game. So either you rethink your strategy or you grind to progress. It gets even more frustrating as you progress through the main story mission because Metal Max Xeno Reborn forces you down areas that are way above your base level. While there is no actual consequence with dying, repeatedly dying because of a game glitch or being pinned by consistent enemy attacks can be quite frustrating. Tanks versus mechanized kaiju, doesn’t seem fair, does it? It is a combination of bombarding you with an overwhelming amount of enemy attacks and some glitches that slow down or get you stuck in the process of combat. ![]() The turn-based combat, while straightforward, suddenly hits a sharp difficulty spike. While exploring the Dystokyo wasteland, utilizing the tank is a must, as you will encounter larger-than-life kaiju and mechanized monstrosities.Īs we move along the early missions, Metal Max Xeno Reborn quickly shows its issues. The majority of this battle mode usually occurs when exploring dungeons. One is fighting on foot with your units, which makes up of Talis, your new recruits, and your Shiba Inu puppy (you laugh now, but this dog can take a hit). Metal Max Xeno Reborn has two combat modes. The visuals really feel like it’s a PS3 game or at best, early 3DS graphics. It has a unique charm that draws you in despite its lack of visual fidelity even if it has been remastered. What drew me more into the world of Metal Max Xeno Reborn is how it reminds me of Xenogears and Front Mission set in a world akin to Fist of The North Star: Lost Paradise. The first few hours of Metal Max Xeno Reborn build up some interest for the game, as the world seems interesting and the fully voiced dialogue gives it some personality. Here, you can develop weapons from the scrap you pick up in the wasteland, improve relationships, and even take booze to the bar where the bartender will talk about the history of the world. There, you meet other survivors, as well as be tasked to become a Monster Hunter of sorts to find resources and recruit other survivors to the cause. Just cruisin’ with my squad in the post-apocalypse…Īs you pick up resources and your first tank, the story of Metal Max Xeno Reborn doesn’t actually start until you reach The Iron Base, which will serve as your HQ for the remainder of the game. However, that is not the case, and the game is a lot more straightforward as you go along. Without explanation, I seriously thought that it would have the same mechanic as Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter where when you hit zero, it is game over. Basically, in Metal Max Xeno Reborn, the lower it is, the better chances of humanity’s survival. What’s interesting is seeing the extinction bar, which can get quite confusing until it is explained. Not having played any of the Metal Max series, I’m not familiar with the tropes of the game until I read about it, and Metal Max Xeno Reborn takes a more serious turn from the previous lighthearted fare. ![]() It throws you into a grim future with no guidance, and you’ll intermittently receive tutorial screens as you progress. ![]() A Grim Look At The FutureĪt first glance, Metal Max Xeno Reborn feels like a no-frills JRPG. If you’re a fan of Shin Megami Tensei and Front Mission titles, Metal Max Xeno Reborn will definitely be up your alley as it involves post-apocalyptic themes, monster data, and ways to customize the tanks that you find. As one of the last humans, he comes across the Iron Base, a final bastion for the species who recruits him as The Final Monster Hunter to collect resources, recruit survivors, and ultimately destroy the machine that threatens the survival of humanity. You follow the story of Talis, a lone wanderer, who explores Dystokyo – a land ravaged by a machine takeover. This iteration takes a bit of a serious tone, though it still falls into JRPG humor and tropes. It is the sixth installment in the Metal Max series of open-world tank games originating from the PS2 and while it is set in a post-apocalyptic world, its previous games have been a lighthearted affair. Metal Max Xeno Reborn is a remake of the 2018 game Metal Max Xeno published by PQube and developed by Kadokawa Games. ![]()
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