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Metal Max
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Metal Max is a post-apocalyptic action RPG developed by Access in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players control a tank pilot navigating a wasteland filled with mechanical enemies and mutant creatures. The game blends exploration with real-time combat, requiring direct tank-to-tank battles using various weapons and upgrades. You can customize your tank with different parts, armor, and weapons acquired throughout the adventure. Progression spans multiple stages with increasingly difficult enemies and environmental challenges. Controls use the D-pad to maneuver the tank while action buttons manage weapon selection and firing. Metal Max combines traditional RPG elements like experience gains and equipment upgrades with arcade-style shooting mechanics, creating a unique gameplay experience emphasizing both strategy and reflexes.
- Developer
- Access
- Released
- 1991
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- RPG
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (4.6K)
- Last updated
Metal Max Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Metal Max on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Metal Max Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Metal Max on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Metal Max" NES longplay 1991
Metal Max Cheat Codes
12 community-curated cheats for Metal Max. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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No Random Battles
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Infinite Gold
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P1 Health
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P2 Health
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P3 Health
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P4 Health
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P1 Experience
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P2 Experience
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P3 Experience
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P4 Experience
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Vertical Position
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Horizontal Position
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Metal Max released?
Metal Max was released in 1991 for the NES.
Who developed Metal Max?
Metal Max was developed by Access, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Metal Max support?
Metal Max is a single-player RPG game for the NES.
What type of game is Metal Max?
Metal Max is a RPG game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Metal Max for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Metal Max runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Metal Max in the browser?
No. Metal Max streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Metal Max?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Metal Max work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Metal Max this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Metal Max. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
