SNK created a 3D spin-off to their popular Metal Slug series for the PS2, that was released yesterday for Japan only. Fans need not worry, because the very 2D Metal Slug 6 is still in development for arcades and PS2’s the world over.
Here’s the 3D incarnation’s trailer:
Here are some impressions from playing the game:
“Based on our short time spent with Metal Slug, it looks like the first 3D game in the series is a decent effort. It maintains the focus on firepower and over-the-top action, and the tone of the game is entirely Metal Slug.
There are no announced plans as of yet to release Metal Slug in the US, but if you’re a diehard fan and are curious to see what the game is like, this would make a decent import. All the dialogue and menus are in English, so even if you don’t know Japanese you can easily jump right in and figure out what’s going on.” Quote from the GS hands-on.