The game was initially built for arcade machine Atomiswave platform but has expanded to be compatible with playstation2 as well as PC with the aid of an emulator.Ī Donkey Slug which is one of the many other Slugs that player can take controlĪlthough the world of Metal Slug is linear, there are branching paths available for the player to take for them to experience different enemies and mount different Slugs. Technology: Player tracking projectiles and AI baked boss attack patterns were used to kill the player. Story: Bringing back the Martians and Rebels found in Metal Slugs 2, X and 3, instead of teaming up against the Rebels to fight against the Martians, we formed an alliance with both of them in order to bring down an even greater threat in a nostalgic yet refreshing storyline. Coupled with great background music and catchy blast sound effects made the overall aesthetics of the game a pleasing one indeed. The shadings and colors used also matches the military and war theme that Metal Slug encompasses which helps players to be better immersed in the game. Differentiating itself from its predecessors are the unique skills that each character have and the ability to carry and switch between 2 types of weapons.Īesthetic: The sprites and animation of Metal Slug is one of the best I’ve seen and it adds value to the gaming experience since 2D side-scrolling games generally does not have a wide variety of actions that player can do which means good sprites and animations are key in creating a more versatile and lively 3D world on a 2D plane. The game also supports 2 players where you can tag a buddy along to help tackle the challenging enemies and bosses. The player can choose to play under a strict time limit or no time limit at all. Players will be instantly killed when hit by enemy fire and hence have to elegantly dodge every incoming projectile while finding the right opportunity to gun down their adversaries. Mechanics: The game mechanic features a 2d side scrolling movements with various different weapons and vehicle/animal mounts known as “slugs” to aid the player in clearing the various missions with a boss at the end of every mission.
The player selection of Metal Slug 6 showing all 6 characters, The objective is to clear the 6 stages known as missions by gunning down enemies with the aid of weapons and mounts known as “slugs”. I chose to focus on Metal Slug 6 as it has the most diverse range of characters, each with their own unique sets of skills that sets it apart from its predecessor. But MS1/X/3 is sure ain't.The Metal Slugs franchise is a side-scrolling, run and gun action game that originally marketed as an arcade game but is also available to be played on the pc with the aid of an emulator. The game is a great deal for the $25 it fetches on the PS2/PSP Anthology compilation and a pretty decent port. Level design was pretty tame as well, nothing innovative or unique to really make it stand out with the other above-mentioned improvements. The introduction of the aliens' alien nemesis is another disappointment straying from the original military feel. The bosses are uninspiring and a few are completely non-MS in origin, especially the last boss. However, I still see the bad outweighing the good with this game. In borrowing from Contra Hard Corps, MS6 is finally creating a completely replayable experience. It's been a chore having everyone be identical with the exception of the sprites.
#Metal slug 6 arcade controls plus
Having different unique powers for each character is a plus as well.
I like the way it makes MS6 more of a hi-score achievement game. The combo bar at the bottom is for the points multiplier, kind of a revision to the medals scoring system from MS4.
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