Action

METAL SLUG 3

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

4.0

Users · RAWG

2000

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 23, 2000

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionArcadeCasualFighting

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobileOther

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PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 3PlayStation 2Xbox 360Xbox OneWiiAndroidiOSNeo Geo

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About this game

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast, chaotic, responsive run-and-gun combat.
Detailed 2D animation and expressive environments.
Two-player cooperative play supports arcade action.
Imaginative enemies, bosses, and varied set pieces.
Wide range of weapons, vehicles, and transformations.

Cons

Harsh difficulty requires memorization and precise reactions.
Relatively short arcade campaign for a standalone experience.
One-hit deaths, limited resources, and continue-driven design.
Slowdown occurs during especially busy scenes.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Action

METAL SLUG 3

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

4.0

Users · RAWG

2000

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 23, 2000

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionArcadeCasualFighting

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoMobileOther

Show all 10 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 3PlayStation 2Xbox 360Xbox OneWiiAndroidiOSNeo Geo

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast, chaotic, responsive run-and-gun combat.
Detailed 2D animation and expressive environments.
Two-player cooperative play supports arcade action.
Imaginative enemies, bosses, and varied set pieces.
Wide range of weapons, vehicles, and transformations.

Cons

Harsh difficulty requires memorization and precise reactions.
Relatively short arcade campaign for a standalone experience.
One-hit deaths, limited resources, and continue-driven design.
Slowdown occurs during especially busy scenes.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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