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Metal Slug is a series of shooter games from SNK. The series is primarily an arcade game, with nearly every title being released on SNK's own Neo-Geo arcade consoles. However, the series has been ported to (and had original games for) the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Neo-Geo Pocket Color, Xbox, Xbox Live Arcade, PC, Mobile Phone, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo Wii. In addition, there was an anthology title released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Nintendo Wii.
The franchise is well-known for its large, colorful sprites and smooth animation. The cartoon yet detailed style of the graphics is unique, and something that many people familiarize with the Metal Slug franchise. The cartoon style also helps the comical style of the game, with humorous reactions and situations presenting themselves around every corner.
Marco Rossi
Marco is the main character and protagonist of the series. He has appeared in every game except for Metal Slug Advance. He enjoys writing and programming computer viruses, and once created one that nearly launched all of the nuclear missiles in US military's defense. When he first appeared in Metal Slug, he was a Lieutenant, but by Metal Slug 6, he has been promoted to a Major. Marco also appeared in Neo Geo Battle Coliseum (a fighting game featuring popular SNK characters) as a playable character.
Tarma is the son of a Japanese soldier. Right out of junior high, Tarma joined a military training program for special tactics and combat. He rescued the president by age twenty, and proceeded to use this influence to get transferred to the Peregrine Falcon Squad, where he became quick friends with Marco. The duo then proceeded to fight in the Great War, where Tarma was promoted to Captain.
Fiolina Germi
Fio comes from a wealthy Italian family. The Germi family had a tradition of sending the firstborn child into the military, so, being the only child, Fio was sent. Although she wanted to be a doctor, she willingly upheld this tradition. She is a Master Sergeant in the Intelligence Agency's S.P.A.R.R.O.W., a special forces group of the government.
Eri is an orphan; left on the doorstep of a church. Once she was old enough, she ran away and became the leader of a group of street kids. The government noticed her special abilities in fighting, and took her away for special military training. Because she excelled there, she was taken to spy training. After her completion of the program, she quickly completed several missions with flying colors. However, tired of being involved in assasinations and conspiracies, Eri requested to be transferred to the Special Ops Group S.P.A.R.R.O.W.
Gameplay
Metal Slug is a traditional run and gun shooter, borrowing most of its gameplay traits from franchises such as Contra. The enemies come quickly and the weapons fire rapidly. However, in most shooters touching an enemy means instant death. It is not so in Metal Slug. The player only dies when the enemy attacks. Melee attacks can be preformed if the player is close enough.
The titular vehicle SV-001 (SV stands for Super Vehicle) is an armored tank equipped with several cannons and attacks. The tank can both jump and crouch. Crouching allows the player to throw grenades out of the hatch. The tank can run over infantry units, making it useful against enemies.
Fast-paced, colorful, and comical are the three best words to describe this shooter from SNK Playmore.
Overview
The title screen of the first game
Metal Slug is a series of shooter games from SNK. The series is primarily an arcade game, with nearly every title being released on SNK's own Neo-Geo arcade consoles. However, the series has been ported to (and had original games for) the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Neo-Geo Pocket Color, Xbox, Xbox Live Arcade, PC, Mobile Phone, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo Wii. In addition, there was an anthology title released for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Nintendo Wii.
The title screen of the first game
The franchise is well-known for its large, colorful sprites and smooth animation. The cartoon yet detailed style of the graphics is unique, and something that many people familiarize with the Metal Slug franchise. The cartoon style also helps the comical style of the game, with humorous reactions and situations presenting themselves around every corner.
Plot
The franchise involves a small but highly trained squadron of soldiers known as the Peregrine Falcon Squad. They fight against an evil army, aliens, and other supernatural threats.Characters
Marco Rossi
Marco Rossi
Marco Rossi
Marco is the main character and protagonist of the series. He has appeared in every game except for Metal Slug Advance. He enjoys writing and programming computer viruses, and once created one that nearly launched all of the nuclear missiles in US military's defense. When he first appeared in Metal Slug, he was a Lieutenant, but by Metal Slug 6, he has been promoted to a Major. Marco also appeared in Neo Geo Battle Coliseum (a fighting game featuring popular SNK characters) as a playable character.
Tarma Roving
Tarma Roving
Tarma Roving
Tarma is the son of a Japanese soldier. Right out of junior high, Tarma joined a military training program for special tactics and combat. He rescued the president by age twenty, and proceeded to use this influence to get transferred to the Peregrine Falcon Squad, where he became quick friends with Marco. The duo then proceeded to fight in the Great War, where Tarma was promoted to Captain.
Fiolina Germi
Fiolina Germi
Fiolina Germi
Fio comes from a wealthy Italian family. The Germi family had a tradition of sending the firstborn child into the military, so, being the only child, Fio was sent. Although she wanted to be a doctor, she willingly upheld this tradition. She is a Master Sergeant in the Intelligence Agency's S.P.A.R.R.O.W., a special forces group of the government.
Eri Kasamato
Eri Kasamato
Eri Kasamato
Eri is an orphan; left on the doorstep of a church. Once she was old enough, she ran away and became the leader of a group of street kids. The government noticed her special abilities in fighting, and took her away for special military training. Because she excelled there, she was taken to spy training. After her completion of the program, she quickly completed several missions with flying colors. However, tired of being involved in assasinations and conspiracies, Eri requested to be transferred to the Special Ops Group S.P.A.R.R.O.W.
Gameplay
One of the series' many large, powerful bosses (this particular one being from Metal Slug X)
Metal Slug is a traditional run and gun shooter, borrowing most of its gameplay traits from franchises such as Contra. The enemies come quickly and the weapons fire rapidly. However, in most shooters touching an enemy means instant death. It is not so in Metal Slug. The player only dies when the enemy attacks. Melee attacks can be preformed if the player is close enough.
One of the series' many large, powerful bosses (this particular one being from Metal Slug X)
The titular vehicle SV-001 (SV stands for Super Vehicle) is an armored tank equipped with several cannons and attacks. The tank can both jump and crouch. Crouching allows the player to throw grenades out of the hatch. The tank can run over infantry units, making it useful against enemies.
Metal Slug games
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Metal Slug XX |
PSP | SNK Playmore |
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Metal Slug 7 released on Nov. 18, 2008 |
XBLM, DS | SNK Playmore |
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SNK Arcade Classics V.1 released on April 29, 2008 |
PSN, WII, PS2, PSP | SNK Playmore |
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Metal Slug Anthology released on Oct. 31, 2006 |
PSN, PSP, WII, PS2 | SNK Playmore |
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Metal Slug 6 |
ARC, PS2 | SNK Playmore |
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Metal Slug released on June 29, 2006 |
WSHP, SAT, PS1, NGCD, NEO, ARC, PS2 | Nazca Corporation, SNK Playmore |
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Metal Slug 4 & 5 released on May 24, 2005 |
XBOX, PS2 | BrezzaSoft |
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Metal Slug 5 |
ARC, PC, PS2, NEO, XBOX | SNK Playmore, Noise Factory |
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Metal Slug Advance released on Nov. 18, 2004 |
GBA | SNK Playmore |
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Metal Slug 4 released on July 19, 2002 |
PS2, NEO, XBOX | MEGA Enterprise Co., Ltd., BrezzaSoft |
| Name: | Metal Slug |
| Total games: | 17 games |
| First game: | Metal Slug: Super Vehicle - 001 |
| Aliases: |
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Marco Rossi first in Metal Slug |
16
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Fio Germi first in Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle - 001/II |
13
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Tarma Roving first in Metal Slug |
13
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Eri Kasamoto first in Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle - 001/II |
10
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General Morden first in Metal Slug |
10
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Ralf Jones first in Ikari Warriors |
5
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Clark Steel first in Ikari Warriors |
5
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Mars People first in Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle - 001/II |
5
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Nadia Cassel first in Metal Slug 4 |
4
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Trevor Spacey first in Metal Slug 4 |
3
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