METAL SLUG

Released Jun 2015

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

88% positive · 5,260 reviews

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All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Evaluation

This is a Steam port of the original 1996 Metal Slug arcade game, released on June 25, 2015. The game is a faithful recreation of a classic arcade title with a fixed set of 6 missions — it launched as a complete, self-contained product. The only DLC ever released is an optional soundtrack pack (released July 27, 2022), which is a music add-on rather than gameplay content. The store description describes all features as currently available with no mention of planned additions, roadmaps, or future updates. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no developer communications about upcoming content, and no post-launch content cadence to speak of. This is a finished product with no further content development expected.

Evidence

Store description presents a complete, fixed feature set — Arcade Mode, Mission Mode, Online Multiplayer, and Leaderboards — with no mention of upcoming content or planned additions.

description · Jun 25, 2015 source content shipped

high

Only DLC released is a soundtrack pack (July 27, 2022). No gameplay DLC was ever announced or released, and no unreleased DLC is listed.

dlc listing · Jul 27, 2022 source content shipped

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

METAL SLUG Soundtrack

Jul 2022

Media

Details

Developer

Dotemu

Publisher

SNK CORPORATION

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Action Arcade 2D Side Scroller Shoot 'Em Up Retro Classic Local Multiplayer Shooter Pixel Graphics Local Co-Op Platformer Funny Adventure Fast-Paced

About this game

“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 **