

If the player happens to be fat while using these heavier weapons, a new appearance takes on and the player does even more damage. When compared with their normal counterparts, each big/super weapon deals more damage, has a more "fierce" appearance, and has a wider (or longer) area of impact. Original art for Metal Slug is shown at the end of the game while the credits are rolling, instead of a black screen used in Metal Slug 2.īig/Super Weapons: Heavier damage versions are available for the heavy machine gun, flameshot, shotgun, laser rifle, and rocket launcher.


It still stands tall as one of the best run 'n' gun shooters and with the recent release of the third game on modern consoles, there's no reason not to experience this timeless classic. MaMetal Slug has been around for almost two decades and for good reason. General Morden should know not to make alliances with aliens Read more: ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug Review Metal Slug 3 Review (PlayStation 4) The original Metal Slug is a classic arcade game that started a fantastic franchise but has it since been eclipsed by its incredible sequels? JRunning and gunning while taking out relentless enemy soldiers is a recipe for retro fun. Read more: ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug 2 Review ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug Review (Switch) Now that Eri and Fio joined Marco and Tarma on the battlefield, will they be glad that they did? Metal Slug Games ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug 2 Review (Switch)ĪugSNK's follow-up to their classic run 'n' gun 2D action game improved the formula in a lot of ways.
