(I played this on Metal Slug Anthology on a PS2 emulator)
Metal Slug 5 is the sixth main line instalment in the Metal slug series. Playing any of the previous games is not required. The Metal slug series are 2D run-and-gun arcade games that ran boast an impressive artstyle. Metal slug is no different. In fact, throughout its lifecycle Metal Slug has stayed mostly the same, the only difference between games are levels, sometimes weapons and vehicles. Now that’s not a bad thing per se, but if you are like me and were hoping for something different after 5 games, then you will be disappointed.
Story
There is no storyline. I don’t count anything outside the actual game. However, the way characters are animated gives them quite a lot of personality.
Mechanics and gameplay
Metal Slug 5 has fairly standard 2D controls. If you’ve played any other game of this genre, then you will have no problem getting used to the controls. There is one mechanic that you won’t find in the previous entries – sliding. In every level you start off with a week pistol, there are more powerful weapons scattered throughout the level, but they have limited ammo. There are also vehicles you can find. They are much more deadly, but their biggest advantage is being able to take damage.
That’s right, if you take any damage, you die. At least you get 3 lives, however after that you have to restart not just the level, but the whole game. There is another option – just to respawn with 3 more live where you died, no progress lost. I am guessing that since this was an arcade game, that was their way to suck out more money. Also, yes, the game is really hard.
Level and enemy variety is great. There are some foes from the previous title, that have been reused, but overall, I never felt like I was playing though the same area.
Graphics and artstyle
Metal slug is a standout series that has always managed to deliver an incredible artstyle. Background, explosions, bosses – everything is well animated and detailed.
Atmosphere
Due to it being an arcade and not taking itself seriously, there is hardly any atmosphere.
Soundtrack and sound effects
SFX are great, every important event (enemy dying) has a sound (scream).
Music is another thing that metal slug always gets right. Favourite part is “RUINS EXCAVATION”.
Final Thoughts
OKAY!!!
Metal Slug 5 is the sixth main line instalment in the Metal slug series. Playing any of the previous games is not required. The Metal slug series are 2D run-and-gun arcade games that ran boast an impressive artstyle. Metal slug is no different. In fact, throughout its lifecycle Metal Slug has stayed mostly the same, the only difference between games are levels, sometimes weapons and vehicles. Now that’s not a bad thing per se, but if you are like me and were hoping for something different after 5 games, then you will be disappointed.
Story
There is no storyline. I don’t count anything outside the actual game. However, the way characters are animated gives them quite a lot of personality.
Mechanics and gameplay
Metal Slug 5 has fairly standard 2D controls. If you’ve played any other game of this genre, then you will have no problem getting used to the controls. There is one mechanic that you won’t find in the previous entries – sliding. In every level you start off with a week pistol, there are more powerful weapons scattered throughout the level, but they have limited ammo. There are also vehicles you can find. They are much more deadly, but their biggest advantage is being able to take damage.
That’s right, if you take any damage, you die. At least you get 3 lives, however after that you have to restart not just the level, but the whole game. There is another option – just to respawn with 3 more live where you died, no progress lost. I am guessing that since this was an arcade game, that was their way to suck out more money. Also, yes, the game is really hard.
Level and enemy variety is great. There are some foes from the previous title, that have been reused, but overall, I never felt like I was playing though the same area.
Graphics and artstyle
Metal slug is a standout series that has always managed to deliver an incredible artstyle. Background, explosions, bosses – everything is well animated and detailed.
Atmosphere
Due to it being an arcade and not taking itself seriously, there is hardly any atmosphere.
Soundtrack and sound effects
SFX are great, every important event (enemy dying) has a sound (scream).
Music is another thing that metal slug always gets right. Favourite part is “RUINS EXCAVATION”.
Final Thoughts
OKAY!!!