Metal Slug 4 & 5

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SNK
  • Release Date: May 25, 2005
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
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  1. GameZone
    71
    Easy to play, easy to run through, nostalgic game style and the memories brought on more than a few smiles during the game.
  2. PSM Magazine
    70
    Unfortunately, each gorgeous game can be finished in about an hour. [June 2005, p.78]
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  3. Maxim Online
    70
    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.
  5. GamerFeed
    70
    I wish there were more items to unlock, but as is, it's still worth a play through.
  6. IGN
    60
    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.
  7. GameSpy
    60
    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.
  8. G4 TV
    60
    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.
  9. Eurogamer
    50
    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]

Awards & Rankings

100
#100 Best PS2 Game of 2005

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 22, 2023
    7
    Run 'n' gun platform shooter with a format that hasn't changed since its inception in 1996. A simple but fun little blaster that'sRun 'n' gun platform shooter with a format that hasn't changed since its inception in 1996. A simple but fun little blaster that's entertaining in small doses.… Full Review »
  2. antenneone
    Aug 10, 2018
    7
    Otro juegazo de la saga (Hablo del 4). Un quitavidas de aupa. Divertido, frenético y con novedades interesantes. Larga vida a Metal Slug
  3. Kyle_Katarn92
    Jul 9, 2016
    8
    A good thing about this compilation is the fact, that both games were ported to PS2, rather than being emulated. Unlike Metal Slug 3 on PS2,A good thing about this compilation is the fact, that both games were ported to PS2, rather than being emulated. Unlike Metal Slug 3 on PS2, which had a few extras, these releases are bare bones. My only gripe with this package, is the fact, that the developers didn't give you an option to use the analog stick to control your characters.… Full Review »
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