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Metal Slug: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Metal Slug (1996): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Metal Slug (1996) is a shooter, platform, arcade video game developed by Nazca Corporation, available on Arcade, neogeoaes, PS3, Linux, Wii, Android, PC, iOS. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 82/100 on IGDB.

What is Metal Slug about?

Metal Slug is a 1996 run-and-gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. It is the first installment in the eponymous series. Set in 2028, players assume the role of Peregrine Falcon Strike Force soldiers Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving in a fight against the Rebel Army led by Donald Morden and overthrow his coup d'état to prevent a New World Order.

Key details

Metal Slug was released in 1996 and supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative. Platforms: Arcade, neogeoaes, PS3, Linux, Wii, Android, PC, iOS. Developer: Nazca Corporation.

Should you play Metal Slug?

A solid 82/100 aggregate score makes Metal Slug a safe pick for fans of shooter, platform, arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Metal Slug?

Metal Slug is a shooter, platform, arcade game by Nazca Corporation, released in 1996.

What platforms is Metal Slug on?

Metal Slug is available on Arcade, neogeoaes, PS3, Linux, Wii, Android, PC, iOS.

Is Metal Slug good?

Metal Slug has an aggregate score of 82/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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