Metal Slug Advance
Game Boy Advance- Publisher: SNK
- Release Date: Dec 2, 2004
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netjakWhile the series hasn't changed drastically in its 9 year history, the latest Metal Slug is still, for some inexplicable reason, hard to put down. How many series can you say that about?
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AceGamezWhat with the outstanding gameplay, the longevity of playing the beautiful levels over and over and the cracking sound effects, I say get Metal Slug Advance! It may be the greatest 2D shooter to hit the Advance.
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Cheat Code CentralThose familiar with the NeoGeo console games will marvel at how accurately the essence of the game has been capture in terms of graphics, sound and gameplay.
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A really good game. Its gameplay, at heart, is pure Metal Slug.
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Play MagazineAlmost everything that was so great about the coin-op versions is found here. [Feb 2005, p.80]
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If you like shooters, you would be a fool to not own this game. It's not the best Metal Slug - its easier, has less branching to the levels, and the animation is not as smooth - but it's still awesome.
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The most exciting aspect of Metal Slug Advance is just how well the game design works on the GBA platform.
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Nintendo PowerThough the game has only five main missions, it's high difficulty and 100 collectible cards guarantee a long playing time. [Feb 2005, p.116]
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It's a little on the short side, since you can endlessly retry each section until you succeed, but fun while it lasts.
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Metal Slug's first foray onto the GBA is a resounding success. Even though Metal Slug Advance is a brand-new game, it has all the sights, sounds, and charm of the NeoGeo games it's based on.
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Some aspects of it are ridiculous and annoying (lack of a quick save, card collecting). However, the levels are tuned perfectly, the graphics have a lot of hidden polish to them and the overall package is more a labor of love than just a cash cow capitalizing on nostalgia.
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Some gamers may find it too short or frustrating, but it's a must-have for shooter fans.
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To put it plain and simple, Metal Slug Advance is one of the most entertaining Game Boy Advance games of the year, and if you even find the game easy enough to beat it quick, you'll want to keep going time and time again to improve your skill.
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GMR MagazineIt's a challenging game, but that's Metal Slug for you - everything you liked about the previous games, you'll find here, and that's no small feat on a small platform. [Feb 2005, p.103]
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In the short time it takes for you to complete it, you'll probably experience a few unique adrenaline pumping moments that will inevitably bring a smile to your face. Don't worry, for an action game-.no, a Metal Slug game, it's only natural.
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Even the hidden cards, which seemed like a lame gimmick at first ended up being a, well, pretty cool gimmick. If you're a fan of Contra and its ilk, you should give this one a try.
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Despite the limitations, it's an incredible feat that SNK was able to get a GBA game to look and play this well on its first try.
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It's a testament to the Metal Slug series that the movement to the Game Boy Advance, a medium known for marginalizing and, ultimately, diminishing the play experience of ported games, has not lost any substantial quality in translation. The run-and-gun, cartoonish action is as abundant and entertaining as ever.
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The game contains an unprecedented amount of detail to make this experience as close to the previous Metal Slug games as possible.
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SNK has done a remarkable job of creating a new Metal Slug experience that feels nearly perfect on the small screen. Frenetic action, great graphics, and classic, refined gameplay are all highlights here.
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While some of you may be annoyed by the title's difficulty adjustment, namely, the inclusion of a power bar and unlimited continues, you'll still be amazed by the intense action that the game offers, and its collection system is pretty sweet as well.
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The quick style of the game is quite suitable for portable action.
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While its old school side-scrolling shooting action may not appeal to younger gamers, an older GBA-playing crowd will appreciate Metal Slug Advance and its high challenge level.
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#15 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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#12 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2004
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 19 out of 24
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Mixed: 4 out of 24
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Negative: 1 out of 24
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Aug 9, 2023Too difficult but overall cool. Fine graphics, simillar to original metal slugs.
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May 5, 2023The Advance gets a tailor-made version of the classic run and gunner that plays like a kind of Contra-lite. And it works.
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Dec 20, 2018