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Deploy pixel-art squads in Metal Slug tower-defense battles, build faction decks, upgrade units, and push toward enemy bases.
Released 18 Jun 2024
Deploy 300+ Units
Build Faction Decks
Destroy Enemy Bases
Hard-core action with easy controls! The METAL SLUG we all love is back as a tower defense game!
Developed by SNK CORPORATION · Published by SNK CORPORATION









METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED turns the series’ 2D pixel-art battles into a tower-defense contest. Build a deck and send units across the battlefield to break through enemy forces and destroy their base.
Choose from a roster of more than 300 characters spanning five factions. Deploy units using battle resources, coordinate their abilities, and shape your strategy around the characters and war machines in your deck.
Campaign stages and Another Story provide missions and unlocks, while collected units can be trained and upgraded with materials. The game also includes online Room and Matching Battles, plus a Gallery for viewing artwork and listening to music.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its detailed pixel art, varied character roster, and the appeal of collecting units and building decks. Familiar music and Metal Slug nostalgia add to the draw, while some players enjoy the chaotic troop-deployment battles. Reviews also frequently describe progression as grind-heavy, and some miss content from the mobile game or find online matches difficult to find.
METAL SLUG, the classic action shooter, retains its detailed 2D pixel look and is now a tower defense game with beginner-friendly controls!
Help familiar characters grow, and build the strongest deck. Use all sorts of strategies to crush enemy bases! The game also features “ANOTHER STORY”, which fans won't want to miss, and “GALLERY” Mode. War it out with players all over the world for the highest title!
■METAL SLUG is now a tower defense game!
METAL SLUG, beloved for its detailed 2D pixel art graphics and unique, comical setting, is now a tower defense game of the epic proportions!
■Over 300 characters duke it out!
There are over 300 super unique characters in the game! Five factions including the Regular Army, Rebel Army, Space Army, and more wage all-out war! You'll want to pay attention to how the massive war machines jitter as they move around!
■Hard-core action with easy controls
The controls make it so that anyone can have fun playing! Gameplay is easy, but hard to master! Train your favorite characters and build your unique deck!
■Must-see stories for METAL SLUG fans!
“ANOTHER STORY” follows the characters in a lengthy sequel to the story, and “GALLERY” Mode allows you to view art and listen to the music in the game!
■Battle online against players from all over the world!
In addition to “ROOM BATTLE” to battle friends, there's also “MATCHING BATTLE” in which you can fight other players around the world for the highest title of “Super Devil”!
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 12 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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