Metal Max 2 Kai is one of those weird, charming RPGs that never made it outside Japan—until now, thanks to fan translations. It’s a post-apocalyptic tank adventure where you roam a wrecked world, upgrading your ride with scrap metal and taking on bounties. The combat’s turn-based but with a twist: your tank’s loadout actually matters. Pick the wrong weapons, and you’ll get shredded by bandits or mutant lizards.

First thing you’ll notice? The art’s rough but full of personality—kinda like an old manga scribbled in the margins of a notebook. And the music? Weirdly catchy synth tunes that stick in your head. The open-world setup means you can wander into areas way above your level, which is equal parts frustrating and hilarious when a random encounter wrecks you in two turns.

If you’re into niche RPGs with a sandbox feel, this one’s a hidden gem. Just don’t expect hand-holding—half the fun is figuring out how to survive.