METAL SLUG 2

Released Apr 2016

“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!

88% positive · 1,391 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Evaluation

Metal Slug 2 is a port of the classic 1998 SNK arcade game, released on Steam on April 14, 2016. The store description presents it as a complete package — a faithful recreation of the original arcade experience with Arcade Mode, Mission Mode, settings, and leaderboards. No post-launch content updates or developer communications about future additions have been identified. The only DLC ever released is the Metal Slug 2 Soundtrack, which shipped on November 30, 2022. All listed DLC has been released, and there is no indication of any further content planned. This game launched as a finished product and has received no signals of ongoing or future development beyond that soundtrack release.

Evidence

Store description presents Metal Slug 2 as a complete arcade port with a fixed set of features: Arcade Mode, Mission Mode, Settings, and Leaderboards. No mention of planned updates or future content.

description · Apr 14, 2016 source content shipped

high

The only DLC ever listed — a standalone soundtrack — was released on November 30, 2022. No unreleased DLC exists.

dlc listing · Nov 30, 2022 source content shipped

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

METAL SLUG 2 Soundtrack

Nov 2022

Media

Details

Developer

SNK CORPORATION

Publisher

SNK CORPORATION

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

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

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

About this game

“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!

MAIN FEATURES

・ARCADE MODE (MAIN MISSION):

Play the original arcade version of “METAL SLUG 2” from Missions 1 to 6, and fight your way through the hail of bullets to thwart General Morden's evil ambitions, and uncover the secret of his new coup!!

・MISSION MODE (STAGE SELECT):

Play, and replay your favorite missions as much as you want! Hone your skills alone or along with a brother-in-arms on the levels you have unlocked so far!

・SETTINGS:

Set your controls, language, video display, and sound volume settings for the ultimate “METAL SLUG 2” 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 2” soldier in the world!

** WILL NOT RUN ON Windows XP **