Retro Metal Slug Game Collection
9 total gamesThe Metal Slug series is a legendary run-and-gun franchise celebrated for its stunning, hand-drawn pixel art, intense co-op action, over-the-top humor, and its iconic, all-terrain super vehicle, the Metal Slug.
About the Metal Slug Series
The Metal Slug series is a world-renowned franchise of run-and-gun video games, first created by Nazca Corporation and published by SNK in 1996 for the Neo Geo arcade platform. The series is set in a relatively near future and follows the heroic soldiers of the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force, primarily Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving in the original, on their missions to thwart the cartoonishly evil General Morden and his Rebel Army. The franchise quickly became a pillar of the arcade scene, lauded for its incredibly fluid, hand-drawn animation, non-stop chaotic action, and a unique sense of humor that set it apart from other military-themed games.
At its core, Metal Slug is the epitome of the run-and-gun genre. The gameplay is fast, frantic, and demands constant movement and quick reflexes. Players run from left to right through a series of linear levels, shooting down endless waves of enemy soldiers, vehicles, and gigantic, screen-filling bosses. While players start with a simple pistol, they can rescue hostages to gain powerful weapon upgrades like the Heavy Machine Gun, Rocket Launcher, and the fan-favorite Shotgun. The series is famous for its satisfying one-hit-kill enemies and its demanding, one-hit-death player health system, which together create an intense and addictive arcade experience.
The most iconic element of the series is the titular 'Slug' vehicle, most famously the SV-001 Metal Slug tank. In almost every game, players are given opportunities to pilot these powerful machines, which provide heavy armor and devastating firepower, including a vulcan cannon and a powerful main cannon. As the series progressed, the variety of 'Slugs' expanded dramatically to include Slugnoids (walker mechs), Slug Flyers (jets), and even Slug-like animals, each adding a new dynamic to the gameplay. Hopping into a Slug vehicle to blast through enemy lines is one of the most empowering and memorable moments the franchise consistently delivers.
The legacy of the Metal Slug series is defined by its unparalleled artistic craftsmanship and timeless gameplay. The breathtaking pixel art and detailed animation are still considered benchmarks of 2D game design. The franchise successfully spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs across a wide variety of consoles, long after its arcade heyday. Despite changes in developers and platforms over the years, it has maintained its core identity of beautiful visuals, challenging action, and a unique personality that blends intense warfare with slapstick comedy. It remains a beloved classic, representing the absolute peak of 2D arcade action for gamers all over the world.
All Metal Slug Retro Games
9 games available
Metal Slug
Jump into the explosive, non-stop action of the original Metal Slug, a legendary arcade run-and-gun famous for its stunning, hand-drawn animation, chaotic co-op gameplay, and the iconic SV-001 tank.
Metal Slug 2
Metal Slug 2 amps up the classic run-and-gun chaos with new characters, bizarre transformations, more vehicles, and a surprising new alien threat that joins forces with the Rebel Army.
Metal Slug 3
Considered by many to be the pinnacle of the series, Metal Slug 3 enhances the classic run-and-gun formula by introducing branching paths, wildly imaginative new enemies, bizarre player transformations (like turning into a zombie), and new animal-based Slug vehicles.
Metal Slug X
Metal Slug X is an enhanced, fast-paced run-and-gun arcade shooter renowned for its chaotic action, distinct humor, and vibrant pixel art.
Metal Slug 4
Metal Slug 4 is a high-octane 2D run-and-gun arcade shooter that plunges players into intense, side-scrolling battles against a new terrorist organization, featuring classic Metal Slug action and new gameplay mechanics.
Metal Slug 5
Metal Slug 5 is a fast-paced, run-and-gun arcade shooter that introduces a new slide maneuver and a fresh arsenal of weapons, pitting players against a mysterious new organization and their terrifying bio-engineered creations.
Metal Slug 6(Metal Slug 3 Bootleg)
Prepare to blast your way through hordes of enemies and overwhelming bosses as you assume the role of one of several distinct characters, utilizing devastating weaponry and powerful vehicles to complete your mission in this intense arcade run-and-gun shooter.
Metal Slug Advance
You navigate side-scrolling stages as a new recruit, using shooting, running, and jumping mechanics to overcome waves of enemies and vehicles, while managing limited special weapon ammunition and collecting cards for upgrades.
Metal Slug 7
In Metal Slug 7, you run and gun through chaotic battlefields, blasting hordes of enemies with an arsenal of weapons and commandeering powerful vehicles to achieve your objective of stopping the new enemy threat.