Wednesday, October 23rd 2024
Metal Slug Tactics Launching November 5
Publisher Dotemu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Streets of Rage 4) and developer Leikir Studio (Rogue Lords, Synergy) today announced Metal Slug Tactics (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1590760/Metal_Slug_Tactics/), the grid-based tactical adaptation of the iconic run-and-gun METAL SLUG series, will launch Nov. 5 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
The release date trailer debuts three additional playable characters in hard-hitting gameplay, each bringing a unique set of abilities into battle:
Metal Slug Tactics is both a respectful homage to an all-time classic and an imaginative new way to celebrate the renowned series, channeling METAL SLUG's timeless aesthetic through gorgeous pixel art and fluid animation. The game's highly replayable battlefields pair shuffled layouts from hand-crafted sectors of terrain with subtle roguelite elements, pushing players to adapt and overcome unpredictable clashes as they master dynamic, strategic combat.
Wield classic METAL SLUG weaponry, leveraging skill trees, perks, and a super attack-fueling adrenaline system to outwit and demolish the flanks of the series' signature villains. Metal Slug Tactics is wholly developed by Leikir Studio with support from Dotemu and access supplied by IP owner SNK.
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The release date trailer debuts three additional playable characters in hard-hitting gameplay, each bringing a unique set of abilities into battle:
- Clark Still: Originally hailing from the Ikari Warriors series and previously playable in Metal Slug 6, Clark's immense strength and wrestling experience allows this tanklike ally to relocate enemies on the map and dish out wide-reaching, status-inflicting damage.
- Ralf Jones: Also returning for battle from the Ikari Warriors series and Metal Slug 6, Ralf is a master of short-range combat, packing devastating punches and the ability to charge at enemies head-on like a raging bull.
- Leona Heidern: A newer addition to the Ikari Warriors, Leona is a revered fighter capable of replacing fallen enemies with decoy allies; she can distract and overwhelm enemy forces in her distinct approach to dominating the combat zone.
Metal Slug Tactics is both a respectful homage to an all-time classic and an imaginative new way to celebrate the renowned series, channeling METAL SLUG's timeless aesthetic through gorgeous pixel art and fluid animation. The game's highly replayable battlefields pair shuffled layouts from hand-crafted sectors of terrain with subtle roguelite elements, pushing players to adapt and overcome unpredictable clashes as they master dynamic, strategic combat.
Wield classic METAL SLUG weaponry, leveraging skill trees, perks, and a super attack-fueling adrenaline system to outwit and demolish the flanks of the series' signature villains. Metal Slug Tactics is wholly developed by Leikir Studio with support from Dotemu and access supplied by IP owner SNK.
11 Comments on Metal Slug Tactics Launching November 5
Got it on my wishlist but need to wait for some free time to buy and play.
Especially considering when I do buy that, I am also going to buy "Iron Meat" which looks like another great Run 'n Gun game. I'll be busy going "pew pew" when that happens lol
I just wish Metal Slug had same thing going for them. That being, "modernized" as in 16:9 aspect ratio and runs and works well on Windows 10+ and actually uses xinput or equivalent modern controller API (gameinput for ex). I say this because I have Metal Slug XX on Steam and it lacks all of this stuff. If I recall right, letter boxed aspect ratio and only uses keyboard so I need to remap a controller to play as such. I get it's basically a port of 7 but even that game came out in 2009. So it has been 15 years now since Metal Slug got a real Run 'n Gun sequel.
Played double-digit hours of the demo during NextFest. Played wonderfully, bug free, some work to do on scaleability of difficulty.
Day 1 for me.
Always gave me lot of laughs with it's jokes.