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And people thought 2d was dead....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: May 31, 2001
Author: Amazon User

SNK have made many masterpieces, Metal Slug, Metal Slug2, King of Fighters 94-2000, and the Fatal Fury series. None of these games are 3d, why? because SNK obviously believe that beautifully hand drawn, and wonderfully playable games are better than either blocky 3d graphics or all graphics no gameplay games. Metal Slug X is no exception to SNK's line of Metal Slugs. The graphics are absolutely fantastic! I just saw a review saying the graphics are very basic, tjis person has no idea. It's 2d, so what! There is so much detail thrown into the backdrops alone that you could play the game over and over just to see new stuff in the scenery. The characters are also fantastic, they have fluid motion and lots of detail. The enemy soldiers have so many little animations, they knfe/gun/grenade you and then point and laugh until you drop down again with a Machinegun, at which point they scream (with a true look of fear on thier faces) and try to run away. The bosses are massive and truly impressive like the battleship on tank tracks, after destroying the guns the front of the ship opens to reveal a MASSIVE GUN which lauches shells the size of your character! It then EJECTS THE SHELL CASE!

Enough on the graphics, theres great platforming in there too. There's also a variety of vehicles. The tank, the Plane, the Jumping mech thing, and the Camel (used for mowing arabs down in the desert). These coupled with the fast paced gameplay and the chaos on screen make for an awesome game. And if you complete it you'll love the ending.

There's the usual extras too, the art gallery and the extra missions. SO BUY IT, NOW!

Wicked 2d Contra style action!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: April 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

After playing the import copy of this game I would just like to let the world know what a fantastic 2d action shooter this game is. If your a fan of great colorful 2d animation, buy Metal Slug, buy it NOW! Not only can you ride in tank and a plane but you get to also ride a camel! A CAMEL!! How messed up is that? Anyways if your a fan of great control, and games that are actually fun, this is for you.

Awesome!

SWEET GAME

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: March 18, 2001
Author: Amazon User

i own this game for the good ol' neo geo (which didnt catch on cause of its high price) and it was just wicked! the graphics are just like any other 2d scroller but you ask what is so good about this game? well first of all its fast paced 2nd the gameplay!!!!!!!! last but not least, the humor. all these things paked into one game. OH yeah its realistic 2 lets say u shoot some1 they die in one hit! but so do you. this is one game thats worth buying if you dont have the original neo geo version!!! (both exactaly the same)

Metal Slug X

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: December 31, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Metal Slug is one of the most popular Arcade Games made by Snk (formerly for the now deceased Neo Geo home console).

The games were ridiculously priced at $300 but now with the power of the internet and emulation, you can play these games for free.

Metal Slug X is an enhanced version of Metal Slug 2. In Metal Slug, you play as war hero fighing nazi soldier's and freeing pows, and blowing up tanks with machine guns and high bazookas!!

In this version, the game has been enhanced to include deadly Aliens from outer space!!! (Obviously borrowed from Aliens and Duke Nukem).

Tthere are 5 different sequels to Metal Slug and this a great one to that collection

Metal Slug X Reviewed!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: February 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

When I first played this game,It seemed like a ripoff,but I came to love it.It has wonderful 2D graphics and also the awesome gameplay make this a must buy for shooting fans.You also can get a lot of weapons and stuff.A MUST BUY!!!!!

This Game Rocks!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 29, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I am a great fan of the Metal Slug series and I think they totally rock! But Metal Slug X surpasses all other titles, I mean can you find anything more fun than mowing down arabs with a machine gun clad camel! I think not! If you are wondering about buying this then wonder no more, buy it! buy it now! I'm sure you wont regret it!!

Best 2-D shooter platform! Better than Contra SS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: October 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is amazing! The first time I played this game was at a friend's house on Sega Saturn. I remember this game from the neo geo arcade machines too. At any rate I was looking for some old school 2-D shooter platform games and picked up Contra: Shattered Soldier. Contra SS is a horrible game and I was not happy. Then I remember Metal Slug and after some online research I wanted it. I had to call 8+ gamestop till I FOUND ONE! This game is based on Metal Slug 2 with few extra twists.

The graphic is totally awesome, just like the arcade! Even for today's standard, the graphic is still very good! The hand drawn cartoon animation is unique and beautiful. This game has better graphics than Contra SS, seriously. Due to the limited memory of PS ONE, the explosions were degraded to "big pixels". This does not ruin the game in any way, the big pixel explosion blends well with the cartoon graphic.

The music is typical 16 bit, nothing impressive but still good. Each stage has its own music theme, pretty cool. The gameplay is totally awesome, non stop carnage and a feel of free style which contra SS totally lacks. The control is pretty solid but is a tiny bit floaty. The game is easy due to unlimited continues. This game is super fun, you will keep coming back for more! Multi player is even better. The gameplay never slows down, but I use a PS2.

Metal Slug 3 is coming to PS2! GBA will also get a Metal Slug but which one I don't know. Overall this treasure is a MUST BUY for old school gamers or gamers who appreciate solid FUN 2-D action. I LOVE THIS GAME!

Metal Slug X

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

In the land of me too 3D everything this game is very refreashing even for a PS2 owner. The game a very good conversion from the arcade version of the slug series. This is the type of game that you play just to enjoy the art work , as you blast your way through each level the games art and background just get better and better. Unlimited continues mean you will beat the game in one sitting but the skill and and challenge of trying to do this without the continue along with co-op 2 player will have you stomping through many times. Action , Comedy , 2D shump..

Fun, Fun, Fun....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: March 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Very basic graphics, but this scrolling game is a ton of fun and worth picking up.

Hours of Great Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: April 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is a great 2D side scroller. I am not a huge fan of this style of games, but this one in particular is great. The parts that you have to do platform jumping is forgivable since you can jump into a tank and blast away your enemies, which makes up for a little platform jumping.

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