METAL SLUG
“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! MAIN FEATURES・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 **
Game Discussion
Steam User 10
Man I played so many flash games based on this series as a kid and honestly I just love these games so much, their style of humor and the sense of personality that permeates the game makes it an unrivaled gem in the Run N' Gun genre of arcade games. I am so glad this masterpiece is on Steam.
The level select is a very nice touch too.
Steam User 10
Hello Friends,
Today I will review the game METAL SLUG. Originally it came out on a NEO GEO gaming machines in arcades. These were the arcade cases where you put coins in to increase time in a game, not to buy extra lives. They used this arcade machine lots in the late 1990's. This version on steam includes multiplayer, but good luck finding a game unless you have a friend who also wants to play with you. The game is like the original arcade version, but when i personally played it, the music stuttered a bit and sounded odd to me, like it was not matching the tempo of when your playing in the game.
PROS:
- The original arcade version, ported to steam.
- Multiplayer functionality to play with others.
- Game is easy to get all achievements just by playing thru the game. Personally, it took me 3 hours to get all the level ones.
- Works fine with controllers. I used a NEO ZEN Nintendo switch 1 controller.
- Works on windows 11 OS system.
CONS:
- I heard the music not synching correctly on my pc. It sounded like it was lagging in the background or stuttering for some reason.
- Find a person who plays with you in multiplayer to get the achievement can be difficult. Some steam posters have actually posted on the forums about helping others. You can look here to see it:
Do I recommend this game? For a arcade side scroller shooter, it is good, so yes, i recommend the game. The one issue i have is the music sounded off to me. Like it was stuttering. It could be a personal issue with me, but i have a feeling all modern machines may run into this issue. The game is good for what it is, a arcade side scrolling game. It is not a long game, but if you play with friends in multiplayer, it can be more fun. The problem is if you don't have friends, it is hard to find people to actually fully play the whole game with you.
Steam User 7
Even though the game can be beaten in 30 minutes this game is still an absolute banger, still some of the best pixel art in gaming history and only gets better with each new entry.
Steam User 8
So, I had a lot of fun with Metal Slug... The first one is amazing
Like, it starts with Marco, even without a character selection screen.
He shoots the soldiers and frees the prisoners.
You can beat it in less than 30 minutes if you're good at this game without getting shot, without having to continue and most importantly: PERFECT NO DAMAGE!!!
The story is quite comical but it's fun!
I recommend it for those who play alone or in co-op like in those golden days of arcades in the 1990s and 2000s!
Steam User 6
ever since I was a kid I used to 4buse those arcade machines no matter the country I was in and my favorite arcade game was indeed METAL SLUG. thank you for everything.
Steam User 3
Short and sweet - I played Metal Slug for the first time and really enjoyed it. It's a short but fun burst of action. Very tough so I was thankful of the endless continues.
Steam User 3
Even on easy mode I die a lot in this game, so I can't imagine the pain of playing this in the 90's in the arcade. You must have needed a fortune worth of coins to to be able to complete first Metal Slug.