Metal Slug 3 is batshit crazy, and I love it! The general consensus is that this is the best game in the series, and it’s hard to argue. But watch out for those stupid ass mummy dogs. If the slowdown of 2 turned you off, then Metal Slug X is a better choice. I didn’t mind the slow down, the mummy dogs are assholes, and they put the Martians in a spot that ruined one of the game’s set pieces, which will be discussed later in this article. I honestly don’t like any of the updates for this game. It’s exactly the same as MS2 except X eliminates the slow down, adds mummy dogs (because that’s what the game was missing, apparently), and incorporates more Martian involvement. Metal Slug X is a re-release of Metal Slug 2 with some updates. If you don’t mind a little slow down, play you some Metal Slug 2. That may sound stupid, but I have my reasons, which you’ll discover later in this article. But what’s wrong with more of the same when it’s so kick ass! Metal Slug 2 is my second favorite in the series, even over X.
In this game, you can be changed into a mummy that’s slow and terrible at everything, or you can transform into a fatty, which makes you awesome! MS2 also introduces the Martian/Rebel Alliance and the Martian Double Cross, which was a pretty cool addition that becomes a running gag throughout the franchise.Īside from the changes mentioned, there isn’t much else new. MS2 also introduces new slugs, like the Camel Slug, and character transformations. The game slows down when too much shit is on the screen, so I always used it to my advantage to dodge. Personally, this isn’t that big a deal to me. There are tons of areas where the frame rate takes a hit. Because what could make a game about tanks and shooting and explosions better? Boobs, that’s what! MS2 also brings in the slow down. Metal Slug 2 brings in two more playable characters, the gals Fio and Eri. I used to pick it up every month or so and blaze through it in half an hour. It also happens to be my favorite, partly because it isn’t as hard as the others. You only get to play as Marco and Tarma in this first entry, and, as difficult as this game is, I’d say it’s the easiest in the franchise. From its trademark humor and difficulty to saving P.O.W.s to the announcer yelling “Rocket Lawn Chair!” when you get the rocket launcher, MS created that magic Oh, and let’s not forget the first time you slice open a soldier stupid enough to get near you. I think it’s finally time to jump into the meaty part of this article, don’t you think? TO THE GAMES! And I couldn’t love the game more for it! Putting these things together makes for a unique and startlingly unforgettable experience, especially for the uninitiated. But the main gag here is the soldiers’ silliness and the games’ cartoony art style juxtaposed with the graphic scenes of war, death and gore. Most of the games’ humor comes from the enemy soldiers’ over-the-top reactions and the General Morden’s tendency to lose his pants. What you can expect from each game is about 30 – 45 minutes of good, old-fashioned co-op run-n-gun action with great hand-drawn animation, peppered with a lot of charm and humor. I always viewed each game as an expansion pack for the first game, and that’s fine by me. Sure, there are small additions here and there on each title, but most of the additions aren’t substantial. Holistically, they’re essentially the same game. Considering the Neo Geo was like $700, it’s no surprise I never knew anybody with a Neo Geo in my neighborhood. The games being ports also makes $20 sound really good when each game originally cost $250 – $350. Each game’s a straight port from its Neo Geo cartridge, meaning they’re hard as shit but at least pretty to look at. These aspects are translated over brilliantly in this anthology.
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The Metal Slug series is known for two things: its amazing art design, and its brutal difficulty.
But be warned: Shit’s about to get manly!ĭeveloper: Terminal Reality (Developed the Anthology Compilation) Moving on and away from the awkward silence, let’s take a look at one of my favorite games of all time. But I’ve never paid for any kind of sexual services, so I doubt I’m a good point of reference on the “money-to-pleasure” ratio. Welcome back to Badass-uary! For this entry, I wanted to talk about the baddest and most kick ass game franchise I know: Metal Slug! To do this, I went on the hunt for Metal Slug Anthology, the manliest compilation ever conceived! And when I couldn’t find it locally, I dropped $20 for it on PSN! It’s easily the best $20 I’ve ever spent.
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