![]() In the Easy mode, the fifth and final level cannot be accessed, but instead of the pistol, the default weapon is the heavy machine gun with unlimited ammo. Two new difficulty levels have been added: Easy and Hard. When the meter maxes out, enemies drop coins. When enemies are killed at a fast rate, more points are received, and this is reflected by a meter at the bottom of the screen. An additional melee attack has been added, and the sliding technique from the previous game has been removed. Next to new drivable vehicles, there is also a new weapon, the Zantetsu Sword, a blade that neutralizes enemy firepower. The characters can now carry two power-ups at the same time, and choose to discard one, or give it to another player in the Co-op mode. The characters also vary by running speed, the defense abilities when driving vehicles, and the amount of ammo received. The four original heroes, Marco, Tarma, Fio and Eri, are joined by Ralf and Clark, of King of Fighters and Ikari Warriors fame, each with different attributes and a special ability. In this version however, all sides team up to combat a threat together. ![]() The storyline is reminiscent of Metal Slug 2, X, and 3, as it focuses on the Rebel-Martian alliance where the team, with the help of the Rebels, had to fight the Martians. From a ton of different consoles, Steam and of course the extremely affordable Neo Geo AES.The seventh main game in the series stays close to the fast-paced 2D side-scrolling shooting gameplay of the original, but with a few enhancements. Metal Slug X sets the bar high when it comes to run and gun 2d action games. ![]() I actually used this to my advantage at certain sections by being able to navigate in slow motion like Neo from the matrix. Slowdown is still a thing when a ton of enemies are on the screen. Luckily we have unlimited credits by today’s methods of play.Ĭonsidering metal slug X is an enhanced version of the second version of Metal Slug. That’s right, grab a buddy and a stack of quarters and you’ll be on your way. In case you didn’t notice, Metal slug X is also two players. Because nothing beats going to a war than with your trusty camel. And my overall vehicle of choice the camel with the laser attached to it. Then you have this spider looking contraption that you can shuffle along in firing lasers along the floor. Then there’s this plane that you can fire mini rockets out of. From this mini tank that lets you aim and shoot from front to back. There are no shortage of vehicles you can hop in and out of. They’re constantly surrounding you with different colors in the backgrounds to help keep the gameplay feeling fresh. The team at SNK do a fantastic job in the area of level design. Only to have him fall off the ledge and right into the mouth of a killer whale. What’s this John Rambo lookalike saying at his entrance with Arnolds voice? Go Home to mommy. I have to admit, some of the bosses did feel a bit cheap at times like this one here that forces you to climb up and up and up to what seems to be like the never ending tower. Go Home To Mommy! But then you learn the patterns (or pump in as many quarters as you can hold in your jean pockets) and make way to the next stage. Every boss feels like there’s absolutely no way you can take them on with their variety of weapon patterns they’ll throw your way. There’s no shortage of larger than life bosses in Metal Slug X. ![]() ![]() A had a good laugh at the death animation, it was really over the top to have your belly just explode. Maybe I was wrong with thinking fruits help you shed a couple of pounds. Then there’s the fatso slugs that you get to turn into after eating a fine assortment of fruits. Speaking of mummies, there are a couple different forms you yourself can take on throughout the game. Wait, don’t turn me into a mummy please! There are a lot of settle things happening in the background to keep you interested. Occasionally you'll be able to pickup grenade powerups in the form of Fire that light up a row of enemies. Oh you want the Flame shot, well you’re not gonna get it that easily. I also like how they space out the powerups to keep you coming back for more. ![]()
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