- Publisher: SNK
- Release Date: May 25, 2005
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Metal Slug 4 & 5 are arcade-perfect translations of the latest entries into a classic series of games. They are thumb-numbingly difficult, though with infinite continues this challenge is undermined – making completing either game a matter of simple devotion rather than skill.
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It'd be a little more worthwhile if an arcade-perfect Metal Slug 3 had been included in the collection, but this is still a must-have for those of us who fondly remember our local arcade.
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Cheat Code CentralWhat you get here is a near-perfect recreation of the arcade versions of Metal Slug Four and Five.
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But don't let anything touch you, no matter what, because this game brings back the Old Testament concept of one-hit deaths. Beneath the Saturday morning cartoon exterior of the Metal Slug games beats a cruel heart that you'll either love or hate.
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GameProAn excellent offering but is only recommended for the hardcore side-scrolling shooter fan due to the short gameplay time. [July 2005, p.74]
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Play MagazineWhat's typical by SNK standards equates to a few hours of incredible old-school adrenaline rush. [June 2005, p.54]
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Game InformerFinally, everyone will be able to see everything these games have to offer. [June 2005, p.127]
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If you're reading this review, having never played a Metal Slug game before, then all you need to know is that it's an insanely over-the-top 2D action game in which you play the role of a commando who kills a lot of people.
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Metal Slug 5 is the obviously superior version, and in all honesty it would have been better were it just $20 for that alone, but this is still a good deal.
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It's likely that only those players who have already acquired a taste for Metal Slug's rich blend of crazy, manic violence and goofy humor will fully appreciate this package.
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They are not bad games, but nothing you have to run to the store and pick up this instant. However, when you put the two games together you can get a lot of gameplay for the buck.
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Easy to play, easy to run through, nostalgic game style and the memories brought on more than a few smiles during the game.
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PSM MagazineUnfortunately, each gorgeous game can be finished in about an hour. [June 2005, p.78]
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And while fans of such modern shootouts as Halo 2 will scoff at its Super Nintendo–ish look and gameplay, anyone who can remember the last decade without the aid of I Love the ’90s should come away smiling.
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I wish there were more items to unlock, but as is, it's still worth a play through.
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When you purchase the Metal Slug 4 & 5 combination pack, you are purchasing Metal Slug 4 & 5, wrinkles and all. That's not a horrible thing, but it's also not a great thing.
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If you're prepared to treat Metal Slug 4/5 as an arcade game and are interested in discovering secrets and alternate paths then you can get a lot out of this game.
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For most gamers, this is a prime rental, able to provide a few hours distraction. But for 40 bucks, only the most dedicated players will get their money's worth.
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Metal Slug 4 is intense, immediate and fun in all the right ways, but it's disposable entertainment in every sense of the phrase. [Review of Metal Slug 4 only]
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It gives me a warm fuzzy to go back and play games like these, but like any other classic games, it just can't hold my attention.
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 17
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Mixed: 6 out of 17
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Negative: 1 out of 17
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Jul 22, 2023
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Aug 10, 2018Otro juegazo de la saga (Hablo del 4). Un quitavidas de aupa. Divertido, frenético y con novedades interesantes. Larga vida a Metal Slug
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Jul 9, 2016