Metal Walker (USA)
Metal Walker (USA) on GBC
Metal Walker is a turn-based RPG released for the Game Boy Color in 1999. It came out exclusively in the United States and was one of the later RPGs on the platform before the Game Boy Advance took over. While not as famous as other handheld RPGs of the era, it established its own little niche among collectors who appreciate the GBC's library.
Players take control of a character who explores towns, dungeons, and an overworld map. Battles happen in a traditional turn-based format, with a party of characters using attacks, magic, and items. The game also includes a robot-collecting mechanic where you can capture and upgrade mechanical allies to use in battle. Levelling up and gear management are core parts of the loop.
What makes Metal Walker worth checking out today is its compact, no-frills RPG experience that fits nicely on a handheld. It does not break new ground but delivers solid gameplay that fans of classic turn-based JRPGs will enjoy. It occupies a comfortable middle ground between simpler early Game Boy RPGs and the more ambitious later GBC titles.
How to Play Metal Walker (USA) Online
Getting Started
When you start Metal Walker, you are dropped into a small town with a few NPCs and a basic tutorial. Talk to everyone to learn the controls and pick up your first robot companion. The core loop involves moving between towns and dungeons, fighting random encounters, and upgrading your party with better robots and equipment.
Pay attention to the robot capture system: after weakening an enemy robot, you can attempt to capture it and add it to your team. Experiment with different robot combinations to find effective strategies against tougher foes. Save often using the in-game save option, as the game does not offer auto-save.
Metal Walker (USA) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button (jump / confirm)
- S: B button (run / attack / cancel)
- Enter: Start / Pause
- V: Select
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