Metal Max 3

About

Metal Max 3 is a post-apocalyptic RPG where you command customizable vehicles across a harsh, lawless desert world. As a nameless amnesiac revived by a rogue scientist, you take on bounty hunting jobs to piece together your past. Combat blends real-time vehicle duels with turn-based strategy elements, letting you upgrade armor, weapons, and parts between missions. The open world lets you tackle contracts in any order, with side quests and random encounters shaping your path. Exploration and scavenging are key to surviving the wasteland’s dangers. The game stands out as the first numbered entry in the series since 1993, ending a 17-year gap between mainline titles. Its mix of mechanical customization and nonlinear storytelling earned it a cult following despite limited Western exposure. Community forums highlight its depth, with players praising the balance between action and strategy. Though exclusive to Nintendo DS in Japan, it remains a touchstone for fans of old-school vehicle-based RPGs. The emphasis on player choice and consequence keeps it replayable, with multiple endings tied to your decisions.

Storyline

The protagonist was picked up and revived by mad scientist Dr. Minch. However he suffered from severe memory lost and cannot remember anything about himself. Therefore, the protagonist decided to travel around the world as a bounty hunter, in order to retrieve his memories and find out his true identity.