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Metal Slug

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About Metal Slug

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.

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82%

281 ratings

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89%

4,515 reviews

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Mobile
Release date: April 19, 1996
Length: About 3 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Shooter · Platform · Arcade
Themes: Action · Comedy
Perspective: Side view
Modes: Couch co-op up to 2
Languages: 2 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Metal Slug?: About 3 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Metal Slug on?: Metal Slug is available on PlayStation · PC · Mobile.
Does Metal Slug have co-op?: Yes — Couch co-op up to 2.
Does Metal Slug run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Metal Slug cost?: $7.99 on Steam.