- Publisher: DotEmu , SNK Corporation
- Release Date: Nov 5, 2024
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: DotEmu, Leikir Studio
- Genre(s): Strategy, Turn-Based, Tactics
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 6
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Mixed: 2 out of 6
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Negative: 0 out of 6
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Apr 23, 2025Overall, the fun gameplay had depth, and the quirky story was both engaging and humorous. Metal Slug Tactics is a cool twist and does a great job of keeping the series relevant.
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Nov 12, 2024Metal Slug Tactics is refreshing, leaning into its roots as a charming 90s arcade title while reinventing itself as a tactical RPG. You needn’t be a Metal Slug fan to enjoy the amount of depth here – it’s a treat of highly engaging gameplay and a must-listen of a soundtrack. I want more from Leikir Studio and sincerely hope they make the UI more user-friendly to ease the learning process.
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Dec 2, 2024I was genuinely shocked by how much I wound up liking MST. It’s bizarrely true to the source material while somehow succeeding in being a completely different game that’s still super fun. I’d talk more about the roguelite aspects of the game but they aren’t intrusive, which is honestly a surprise, because roguelites tend to overemphasize the “roguelite” aspect. How many times have I said “does this have to be a roguelite?” on this website? It’s a lot! But not today. Not today!
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Mar 3, 2025Metal Slug Tactics is a good example on how to adapt a beloved franchise to an entirely new genre while keeping the elements that its fans cherish the most. Taking the form of a turn-based tactical game with roguelike elements, Metal Slug Tactics delivers a fun and challenging experience that requires a good deal of thinking and planning with regards to the approach to each mission. Its progression mechanics and high paced gameplay, along with the series' typical humour and gorgeous visual identity make this a marvelous game for fans of both the original series and turn-based games alike.
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Nov 7, 2024There is a good game here, sometimes a great one. Excellent art and animation, smart gameplay twists, and a genuinely refreshing pace really add some exciting new depth to the tactics genre and are huge positives. But it takes a while for the experience to smooth out and actually become enjoyable, and restrictive gameplay design choices don’t do it any favours, either. Metal Slug Tactics is one for the tactics fans looking for a fresh take, but just know you’ll have to put in some work to see the best parts of it.
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Jan 28, 2025A modest return of Metal Slug in a new genre for the series, lacking variety and full of rough edges to be polished but with great potential. If Leikir Studios were willing to pamper and fill out their project as they have done with the art and the references now that they don't have the pressure of the release date, we could be looking at a highly recommended title not only for fans of the series.