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Blast through six side-scrolling missions as soldiers Marco and Tarma, rescuing prisoners and commandeering the Metal Slug tank.
Released 25 Jun 2015
Drive the Metal Slug
Rescue Captive Prisoners
Blast Through Six Missions
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Developed by Dotemu · Published by SNK CORPORATION
In this 2D run-and-gun shooter, soldiers Marco and Tarma fight through six missions to stop General Morden's forces. The action unfolds across side-scrolling battlefields filled with enemy troops and vehicles.
Run, jump, shoot, and throw grenades while pushing through waves of enemies. Find weapon upgrades, free prisoners who can provide bonuses, and take control of the Metal Slug tank; some scenery can also be destroyed.
Arcade Mode presents the main mission, while Mission Mode lets players revisit unlocked stages alone or with a partner. Online co-op connects players remotely, and leaderboards track scores and ranks.
Players often praise the detailed pixel art and expressive animations, the fast, challenging arcade shooting, and the game's lasting appeal as an arcade favorite. Music and co-op also earn praise. Nostalgia is a recurring part of the enjoyment, while many reviews distinguish their affection for the game itself from complaints about this PC version's performance and display setup.
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where it all began, returns on the Steam gaming platform!
・ARCADE MODE (MAIN MISSION):
Play the original arcade version of “METAL SLUG ” with its charismatic protagonist soldiers Marco & Tarma, maneuver the almighty “METAL SLUG ” tank, and fight your way through the 6 missions of the game to thwart Gen. Morden's evil ambitions!
・MISSION MODE (STAGE SELECT):
Play and enjoy your favorite stages at will! 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 a brother-in-arms far away via the Online Co-Op Play feature.
Engage with a fellow countryman or foreign ally and let the mission begin!
・SETTINGS:
Configure control, language, video display, and sound volume settings for the best “METAL SLUG ” experience on PC.
・LEADERBOARDS:
Check your current rank & score in “METAL SLUG” at any time, and challenge other players to be the best “METAL SLUG ” soldier in the world!
** WILL NOT RUN ON Windows XP **
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 15 |
| Age ratings |
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| Players | 1–2 |
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| Multiplayer | METAL SLUG supports single-player and 2-player cooperative play. Official features state online co-op and shared/split screen co-op, and the game description says missions can be played alone or with a partner. Reviews consistently describe online and local co-op, but do not provide evidence of competitive multiplayer modes. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No multiplayer mod support or mod-related multiplayer changes are mentioned in the provided information. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
