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A soldier battles through five branching run-and-gun stages, wielding weapons and vehicles solo or alongside a co-op partner.
Released 14 Feb 2014
Choose Branching Routes
Pilot Unusual Vehicles
Turn Into a Zombie
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Developed by SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu · Published by SNK CORPORATION
Play as a soldier fighting through five arcade-style stages filled with enemy forces, strange creatures, and large bosses. The campaign mixes military combat with unexpected science-fiction encounters.
Run, jump, and shoot with a range of weapons and bombs, rescue prisoners, and take control of unusual vehicles. Branching paths lead through different areas, while transformations can change how you attack.
Play the main campaign alone or in co-op, including online co-op. Mission Mode lets you revisit stages you have unlocked, while score leaderboards and unlockable illustrations offer additional goals.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the detailed pixel art and animation, the shifting routes, vehicles, and enemy encounters, and the lively arcade action. Co-op play, music, and the challenge of learning stages also come up as reasons to return. Some reviewers, however, report PC performance or multiplayer problems, and others find the difficulty or final stage demanding.
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls! The most highly praised title in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
・ARCADE MODE (MAIN MISSION):
Play the arcade version of “METAL SLUG 3” from the beginning, and explore 5 immense challenging stages featuring multiple branching paths to explore exciting new areas! Make your way through the deluge of fire and fight off gigantic boss characters!
・MISSION MODE (STAGE SELECT):
Play your favorite stages at will and train alone or with a brother-in-arms on the missions you have unlocked so far!
・ONLINE MISSION (ONLINE MULTIPLAYER):
Connect to Steam and clear missions with friends far away via Online Co-Op Play.
Find a fellow countryman or foreign ally and let the mission begin!
・SETTINGS:
Configure display, control, and language settings.
・GALLERY:
View original illustrations of the game that you've unlocked.
・LEADERBOARDS
Check your current rank and score in“METAL SLUG 3” at any time,
and compete with other players to become the world's No. 1 soldier!
** WILL NOT RUN ON XP **
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 30 |
| Age ratings |
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| Players | 1–2 |
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| Multiplayer | METAL SLUG 3 supports single-player and 2-player co-op. Co-op is available online via Steam and locally via shared/split screen on one device. Online multiplayer is described as mission-based co-op with friends, and local co-op is repeatedly referenced in reviews. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support is described. Reviews mention community controller configurations and Steam Remote Play Together, but not gameplay mods affecting multiplayer. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |
