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  • Summary: Donald Morden is back! After a long time being hidden in a country opposed to the World Government, he patiently staged a coup d'etat and is finally ready to take revenge upon the World with the army he gathered throughout the years.

    The Peregrine Falcons will have to do everything in
    Donald Morden is back! After a long time being hidden in a country opposed to the World Government, he patiently staged a coup d'etat and is finally ready to take revenge upon the World with the army he gathered throughout the years.

    The Peregrine Falcons will have to do everything in their power to make it through the enemy lines and take down Morden before we get further into the war!
    METAL SLUG is back with a brand new entry in the METAL SLUG universe. Discover a new side of the emblematic run'n'gun and jump into a dynamic tactical RPG with roguelike elements!

    Super fun and lighthearted, Metal Slug Tactics takes what makes METAL SLUG so special and unique and brings it to the tactical genre!
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  1. Positive: 26 out of 35
  2. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Nov 15, 2024
    90
    Metal Slug Tactics is a tight turn-based tactics video game that gives players a lot of toys to play with and asks them to carefully plan and execute battleplans. Sync moves are cool, especially once the three-man team picks up some solid upgrades, and the Adrenaline mechanic encourages players to move and find efficient combos. Fans of the franchise will probably connect more with the story bits, which can seem a little under-baked. But I like the pixel-driven look and the booming announcer. Metal Slug Tactics successfully delivers the “just one more run” feeling of a good rogue-lite and solid tactical engagements.
  2. Nov 5, 2024
    90
    Metal Slug Tactics doesn't quite reinvent the strategy genre, but it does offer up a lot of addictive, explosive and satisfying action. The core of the Metal Slug series lies comfortably within this new genre along with plenty of familiar sights, sounds and characters that will please fans. A great take on turn based strategy and one that feels distinctly true to its roots.
  3. Nov 5, 2024
    85
    With its original game systems, Metal Slugs Tactics works very well and is the Metal Slug that you don't expect.
  4. Nov 5, 2024
    80
    Metal Slug Tactics is a fun and nicely-challenging strategy game, but what truly makes it stand out is how it finds a way to incorporate mechanics from the arcade games into its gameplay by placing a unique emphasis on movement. Combined with astonishing visuals (especially during the epic boss battle), it makes for an entry into the franchise that's more than worthy and one that's worth checking out whether you're a fan of the series or not. After all, you can't attack a basket of snakes in order to sic them on your enemies and not have fun.
  5. Nov 5, 2024
    78
    There are a few more missions, variety and territories, but this doesn't mean that we're dealing with a bad video game, quite the opposite. In fact, it may be surprising how well this curious strategic-tactical experiment with roguelike elements has turned out. Its gameplay is very solid, the possibilities of the units are deep and the way of transferring the run and gun action to a new genre is talented. So if you are a faithful follower of Metal Slug and also connect with the style of game that has been devised, you may end up like us and get hooked.
  6. Nov 5, 2024
    75
    Metal Slug Tactics is an impressive demonstration of how an action classic can be reinvented in a tactical format. With its solid gameplay, deep timing system, and outstanding production values, this title offers a fresh and exciting experience that fans of the series and strategy game enthusiasts alike will enjoy.
  7. Nov 5, 2024
    60
    Metal Slug Tactics takes a fresh turn, adding tactical depth to the classic Metal Slug charm – and it works! For fans of RPGs and newcomers alike, it promises hours of fun at a fair price of €24.99.

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