What it is
Metal Slug X is SNK’s 1999 run-and-gun game, with a Windows Steam release dated October 2, 2014. Arcade Mode covers the original six missions, where players fight to stop General Morden’s coup attempt. Mission Mode lets players replay unlocked stages alone or with another player, while online co-op connects friends for missions. The game also lists shared or split-screen co-op, along with single-player, multiplayer, Steam achievements, full controller support, trading cards, Steam Cloud and leaderboards. Settings cover controls, language, video display and sound volume. The game was developed and published by SNK and is also listed for PlayStation Portable. The Windows version will not run on Windows XP. Metal Slug X is classified as an action game on Steam and as a run-and-gun title in its genre listing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Arcade Mode includes six missions.
- Mission Mode supports replaying unlocked stages.
- Online co-op is listed.
- Shared or split-screen co-op is listed.
- Full controller support and leaderboards.
- Windows version does not run on Windows XP.
- Steam release is listed for Windows.
- Mission Mode is limited to unlocked stages.
Who it suits
It suits players who want arcade-style run-and-gun missions, whether playing alone or teaming up in co-op. Stage selection can also suit players who want to revisit missions they have unlocked.
Metal Slug X pairs its six-mission arcade mode with stage replay and several co-op options. Windows XP users should note that the game will not run on that operating system.
