run and gun
Metal Slug 2
By SNK, released 1 Jan 1998
- Microsoft Windows
- arcade video game
- Neo Geo
What it is
Metal Slug 2 is a run-and-gun action game from SNK, released in 1998 and later brought to Windows on Steam. Its arcade campaign spans six missions in which players fight General Morden’s forces and work to stop his latest coup. Mission Mode lets players replay unlocked stages, alone or in co-op, to revisit levels and improve their play. The game supports single-player and multiplayer, including shared or split-screen co-op. PC options include control, language, display and volume settings. Steam features include achievements, cloud saves, leaderboards and remote play on phones and tablets. The game also lists full controller support. Its other listed platforms are arcade and Neo Geo. The Steam release is for Windows and will not run on Windows XP.
What players like, and what they don't
- Six-mission arcade campaign
- Replay unlocked stages in Mission Mode
- Shared or split-screen co-op
- Full controller support
- Steam Cloud and leaderboards
- Will not run on Windows XP
- Steam release supports Windows only
Who it suits
A fit for players who want arcade-style run-and-gun action, with solo play or co-op. Its stage select and leaderboards also suit players who like replaying missions and tracking scores.
Metal Slug 2 offers a six-stage arcade campaign and replayable missions, with co-op available. Windows XP users should note the stated compatibility limit.
