Metal Slug (Series)

Metal Slug (Series): Run and Gun Action

Metal Slug is a popular run and gun video game series created by SNK. It features 2D side-scrolling action and shooting gameplay, with players blasting enemies with over-the-top weapons. The series is known for its detailed pixel art graphics, co-op gameplay, and sense of humor.

What is Metal Slug (Series)?

Metal Slug is a hugely popular series of run and gun video games created by Japanese company SNK. The games feature fast-paced 2D side-scrolling action and shooting gameplay, with players taking control of the titular Metal Slug tank to blast their way through screens filled with enemies.

The series stands out for its extremely detailed pixel art graphics, which bring huge, colorful characters and environments to life. The games have a distinctive cartoon art style full of humor and exaggeration. Enemies squirt comical amounts of blood and your weapons include heavy machine guns, laser guns, flamethrowers and even fork lift trucks!

Gameplay is simple and accessible - move, jump, shoot - but also very hectic. Waves of enemies attack from all angles and environments crumble around you as you play. The games feature co-op modes which allow two players to blast through levels together.

There are currently 7 mainline Metal Slug games, released between 1996 and 2006. The series pioneered the popular run and gun genre and became a staple of Japanese arcades. It still has a devoted cult following today for its chaotic, addictive gameplay and artistic style.

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