What it is
Metal Slug XX is SNK’s 2D run-and-gun action game, released on Steam for Windows in 2019. Its seven missions include branching paths, hidden routes, characters, and Slug vehicles. Players can also take on more than 70 mini games in Combat School and pursue military ranks. Leona Heidern is playable from the start, alongside Marco Rossi, Tarma Roving, Eri Kasamoto, Fio Germi, Ralf Jones, and Clark Still.
The Steam version supports 1080p upscaling and 4K screen resolution. It includes single-player and multiplayer, with PvP and co-op options for shared or split screen. Remote Play Together, full controller support, Steam Achievements, and Family Sharing are also listed. Hidden routes give players reasons to revisit missions, while the branching paths offer different ways through the stages.
What players like, and what they don't
- Seven missions with hidden branching routes
- Leona is playable from the start
- More than 70 Combat School mini games
- Shared or split-screen PvP and co-op
- Listed for Windows only
- Multiplayer features are listed, but no online PvP is specified
Who it suits
This suits players looking for arcade-style shooting missions, branching routes, and a roster of playable soldiers. Its listed shared-screen PvP and co-op options may also appeal to groups playing together.
Metal Slug XX combines seven run-and-gun missions with route variations, Combat School challenges, and several multiplayer modes. Players looking for the listed multiplayer options should note that PvP and co-op are specified for shared or split screen.
