Play Metal Warriors Online

LucasArts released Metal Warriors for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995, a time when the platform was rich with action games but few offered the kind of deep mech combat this one did. It stood out not just for its detailed sprites and large, multi-layered stages, but for a sense of tactical freedom that felt ambitious on the hardware.

You pilot one of six distinct mechs, each with unique weapons, mobility, and durability, tasked with stopping a renegade faction from seizing control of orbital weapons. The core loop involves navigating large, multi-screen environments, blasting enemy robots and turrets, and frequently exiting your mech to enter smaller access tunnels on foot. The ability to eject from a damaged suit and hijack a new one from downed enemies or hidden hangars is a crucial, dynamic mechanic that keeps tense battles from feeling hopeless. Missions are challenging, often demanding quick adaptation to new threats and careful management of your limited arsenal. It feels like a constant, high-stakes scramble for survival where every decision matters.