ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug 2

 Switch
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No score yet - based on 3 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Apr 21, 2023
    80
    Metal Slug 2 is a classic run-and-gun game with plenty of action. It’s a tough game, but that’s the point, and you’ll certainly have fun wading through hordes of soldiers and trying new weapons, especially with a buddy in co-op mode.
  2. Video Chums
    Aug 4, 2017
    76
    Metal Slug 2 may not be as consistently exciting as the first game but the added variety and extra characters make it a worthy sequel indeed. If you're a fan of retro games then you'll have a blast with this one.

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5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. JJTX
    Apr 27, 2019
    6
    The most important thing you should know about Metal Slug 2 is that it is virtually identical to Metal Slug X, except Metal Slug X is muchThe most important thing you should know about Metal Slug 2 is that it is virtually identical to Metal Slug X, except Metal Slug X is much better. That's because Metal Slug X is a contemporary remake of MS2, owing to the horrible slowdown that plagues this game. It becomes nearly unplayable at times because of apparent issues with the way it was programmed, and this Nintendo Switch port is truly arcade-perfect -- even the modern hardware, hundreds of times more powerful than the Neo Geo, doesn't make a difference. The game is a chunky, choppy mess and should be skipped. Play Metal Slug X instead -- you won't miss a thing.… Full Review »
  2. vodkaffee
    Sep 2, 2021
    0
    almost unplayable, like the neo geo version, too many frame drops, buy or emulate another of the trillion versions there are
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