Action

Metal Slug Anthology

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

3.8

Users · RAWG

2006

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 30, 2006

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PlayStationNintendo

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PlayStation 4PSPPS VitaPlayStation 2Wii

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About this game

A compilation of the successful side-scrolling arcade games as a result of the series 10th anniversary. A upgraded PS4 version with trophy support and 1080p visuals was launched July 5th 2016 as part of the PS2-PS4 program.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Seven substantial arcade games collected in one package.
Fast, responsive shooting and platforming define the arcade action.
Hand-drawn animation and exaggerated characters create a distinctive visual style.
Slapstick humor shapes the series' playful war setting.
Local two-player cooperative action supports shared arcade play.

Cons

High difficulty relies on memorization and enemy patterns.
Individual campaigns are short, with repeated attempts adding repetition.
Older design uses fixed patterns, limited conveniences, and repeated continues.
Metal Slug 4 and 5 are less favored than earlier games.

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

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Gameplay & themes

Action

Metal Slug Anthology

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

3.8

Users · RAWG

2006

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒

📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 30, 2006

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Action

Playable on

PlayStationNintendo

Show all 5 versions ▾

PlayStation 4PSPPS VitaPlayStation 2Wii

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Seven substantial arcade games collected in one package.
Fast, responsive shooting and platforming define the arcade action.
Hand-drawn animation and exaggerated characters create a distinctive visual style.
Slapstick humor shapes the series' playful war setting.
Local two-player cooperative action supports shared arcade play.

Cons

High difficulty relies on memorization and enemy patterns.
Individual campaigns are short, with repeated attempts adding repetition.
Older design uses fixed patterns, limited conveniences, and repeated continues.
Metal Slug 4 and 5 are less favored than earlier games.

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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