HAMSTER has announced that this week’s Console Archives release will be MagMax
MagMax was released by Nichibutsu in 1986 for an 8-bit home console.
This is a shooting game where you pilot a transformable mecha (MagMax) as the chosen hero, to rescue humanity from the domination of an alien computer known as Babylon.
Travel between above ground and underground using warp holes, and defeat approaching enemies with energy beams.
The Console Archives series is developed with the concept of faithfully reproducing masterpieces released on various home game consoles, allowing players to easily enjoy them on the latest hardware.
The series is packed with convenient features, including customizable button layouts and screen settings, as well as the ability to save and load at any point.
Whether you played them back in the day or are experiencing them for the first time, please enjoy the masterpieces that shaped the history of console gaming!
(The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.)
Console Archives MagMax will be released on Switch 2 and PS5 on May 7th, 2026.