Metal Slug Anthology

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
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  1. Duraznito
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Exelente desicion por parte de SNK de recopilar todos los Metal Slug en un solo CD. Excepto el 7 o la expansion de este mismo (el XX). Aun asi se demuestra que la saga envejece muy bien debido a que ese arte visual, soundtrack, accion y humor permanecen intactos.
  2. ERB
    Jul 30, 2013
    8
    Metal slug is a legend and a game that you won't ever forget.
  3. Tomas
    Apr 13, 2007
    10
    This game collection is awesome! Excellent collection for excellent price! I bought it last tuesday on ebay and receive yesterday. The gameplay is arcade perfect and sound and graphic too! Loading times are short and small slowdown of framerate is only in Metal Slug 2 (like MVS cabinet version). All other 6 games (Metal Slug 1 X 3 4 5 6) have smooth framerate. Everything other seems to be This game collection is awesome! Excellent collection for excellent price! I bought it last tuesday on ebay and receive yesterday. The gameplay is arcade perfect and sound and graphic too! Loading times are short and small slowdown of framerate is only in Metal Slug 2 (like MVS cabinet version). All other 6 games (Metal Slug 1 X 3 4 5 6) have smooth framerate. Everything other seems to be fine, but is not. I found difference between manual and game. For example: in manual is that there is display option, that you can set Original pixel, Full screen and 4:3. But in game option there is no display option! And in manual is that if I choose EASY, it give me 30 credits, if I choose NORMAL, it give me 20 credits and if I give HARD, it give me 10 credits. But in game option, there I can choose between EASY MEDIUM and HARD, but it no changes number of credits. I can set 20 10 or 5 credits. That is different. And in maual is that: "Continues - Choose between Unlimited or Limited continuse. Okay...so you think you have got the "right stuff"? Choose "Limited" and see if you can beat the game with a set number of lives. Special bonus items await to the true METAL SLUG champion." In game i cant set to the limited, because there is only FREE PLAY, 5, 10, 20. and there are more differences between manual and game. For example, on page 8, there isi some Token system and Wallpapers in Gallery but in game there arent. And in manual is, that if I give PAUSE MENU, there I can save my current game. But in game this function isnt. I think this PS2 manual of Metal Slug Anthology is only slighty updated PSP manual. Because, in this PS2 manual do not fits pictures. On page 8, there is something with Game Lobby and Connect. And the buttons are Playstations. Surely the pictures are from PSP version. And I read review for PSP version of MSA, that in PSP version you can choose between Original resolution, 4:3 and 16:9. I think that is enought to say, that the MANUAL have a LOT OF DIFFERENCES. BUT THAT DO NOT AFFECT ON GAMES. THEY ALL ARE GREAT!… Expand
  4. beebobo.
    Apr 15, 2007
    10
    You won't find a better collection of games in the run and gun genre than this! ROCKET LAUWNCHER!
  5. RASoub
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    BRAND NEW SEALED IN 2019 STILL AMAZING SAGA
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    . . am playing metal slug since 1997 and i can say that its imposible to get bored with the seven games inlcudes in this anthology. include METAL SLUG METAL SLUG 2 METAL SLUG 3 METAL SLUG 4 METAL SLUG 5 METAL SLUG 6 for 2019 i played many 2D shooting more then 30 years and nothing is better then metal slug, i really wish SNK    BRAND NEW SEALED IN 2019 STILL AMAZING SAGA
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    am playing metal slug since 1997 and i can say that its imposible to get bored with the seven games inlcudes in this anthology.
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    METAL SLUG
    METAL SLUG 2
    METAL SLUG 3
    METAL SLUG 4
    METAL SLUG 5
    METAL SLUG 6

    for 2019 i played many 2D shooting more then 30 years and nothing is better then metal slug, i really wish SNK remake or continue to make more MS.    … Expand
  6. PsychopathicTim
    Jun 20, 2021
    9
    This is one of my all time favorite arcade game franchises ever!... This collection is ****. I mean I love the games so much, but this collection is an outdated mess of loading times. So instead, I'm rating these games here on there own merit. what i call
    SHOTGUN ROUNDS!
    out of 10: Metal Slug 1 = 9 A wonderful start to a great franchise. Not as experimental as the others, but it's very    This is one of my all time favorite arcade game franchises ever!... This collection is ****. I mean I love the games so much, but this collection is an outdated mess of loading times. So instead, I'm rating these games here on there own merit. what i call
    SHOTGUN ROUNDS!
    out of 10:
    Metal Slug 1 = 9
    A wonderful start to a great franchise. Not as experimental as the others, but it's very well made.

    Metal Slug 2/XX=10
    The BEST of the entire series, or in other words, my favorite of the whole series! XX was pretty good too, but I have a soft spot for 2 as it was the most readily available to me at a pizza restaurant and my summer camp.

    Metal Slug 3=9
    A fan favorite, and what people call the best in the franchise. I love it, even if not as much as number 2.

    Metal Slug 4=8
    I think of this game as a "Metal Slug's greatest hits". It isn't as creative as the other 3, but it isn't trying to be. It's the first game in the franchise to be done by a different studio from SNK, but I won't give it much flak as SNK did manage to make Metal Slug again after this one and I still found enjoyment out of it. Also, Trevor and Nadia are my favorite Characters in the Franchise.

    Metal Slug 5=8
    The one I haven't have played the least, it's still enjoyable.

    Metal Slug 6=10
    A return to the great alien caper! And a wonderful way to cap off the alien invasion before the finale that is Metal Slug 7/XX.

    Overall, these games are amazing.    … Expand
  7. Onlyclassicvg1
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    The Little Mermaid is one of my top 5 favorite princess movies, one of my top 10 favorite romance movies, one of my favorite Disney and animated movies, one of my favorite musical movies, and one of my favorite movies of all time. The soundtrack is stupendous especially the songs Pa
  8. Ardho
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    the best the best the best the bestthe best the best the best the best the best the best
  9. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 26, 2023
    8
    As much as it is a difficult game, it has such a cool scenario design, destruction so well done for the time that for that reason I still give it a 8 because if it weren't for what I mentioned above This game is so stressful that it deserves at most a 2 as a rating
  10. Yojimbo2015
    May 28, 2023
    8
    Complitaion that contains seven versions of one of the best run & gun platform games ever produced. Frantic old school blasting fun.

Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best PS2 Game of 2007
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#30 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
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#27 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    79
    There's no denying that it's repetitive, but it retains its arcade-style toughness. [July 2007, p.84]
  2. Play UK
    89
    With seven Metal Slug games on one disc and all for under 30 quid this anothology is definitely worth picking up. [Issue#154, p.90]
  3. VideoGamer
    80
    It may be unusual, insistent on clinging to a long-gone gaming era, and incredibly hard at times, but by including every major Metal Slug game, is without doubt one of the finest platform shooter titles yet released.
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