- Publisher: DotEmu
- Release Date: Nov 5, 2024
- Also On: iPhone/iPad, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One
- Summary:
- Developer: 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: 6 out of 8
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Mixed: 2 out of 8
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Negative: 0 out of 8
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Nov 5, 2024A sweet tactical twist on a beloved series, Leikir has paid homage in the best possible way: by doing something new.
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Jan 31, 2025It takes some time for all of the mechanics to really make sense due to the poor tutorials, but once it does, Metal Slug Tactics goes from being a frustrating experience to a challenging but very rewarding once. Even being turn-based, it feels like a true Metal Slug game, and while I wasn’t sure how the genre change was going to turn out, it’s clear much care and effort went into not only making a great game on its own, but also keeping core fans in mind with a creative spin-off. Mission Start!
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Nov 12, 2024Metal Slug Tactics may take a couple of hours before things start to click, but once it does it offers a fresh perspective on a tactical RPG. It plays like a Metal Slug game, it absolutely looks like a Metal Slug game, but it manages to do all that in a tactical fashion, with some fresh ideas that keep things fun and fast paced.
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Nov 26, 2024There are certain aspects that the game's developers should polish, such as the localization and the level of demand, which is quite high even for veterans of the genre. Despite this, we are faced with an entertaining experience, which is worthwhile and which, although modest in some points, is rewarding and invites us to continue forward. A recommendable title, whether or not you are a fan of the saga, which is attractive enough to give it a chance.
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Nov 6, 2024Metal Slug Tactics knows exactly what its mission is and executes it perfectly. The emphasis on being an arcade game from the 80s makes it too short and feels like it doesn't fulfill all the potential it has - but it's a small price to pay for the coin you put into the machine to enter this time tunnel.
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Nov 12, 2024Metal Slug Tactics does an excellent job of capturing the look and feel of Metal Slug and reimagining it as a turn-based strategy roguelite. The way its strategic elements combine adrenaline-fueled abilities and sync attacks makes for exciting combat that feels smart. It's too bad that a successful run is so reliant on luck, whether it's a favorable mix of missions or the right rewards and upgrades dropping. That, and the uncomfortably outdated enemy designs, are unforced errors that limit the advance of this otherwise capable army.
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Nov 21, 2024Although its combat and iconic visuals are excellent, the harsh roguelike setup of Metal Slug Tactics is both unnecessary and a hindrance to the amount of fun that you'll get out of the experience. On the bright side, its clever bosses certainly pose memorable challenges.