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Metal Slug Anthology

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 31, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I like the fact that I'm able to play many of the Metal Slug games that I have not played before.
Some of the components of the individual games are missing. Metal Slug X doesn't have all of the extras (such as Boot Camp and Other Missions) it had when it was on the PS1. The same is true for Metal Slug 4 and 5. Also, their are certain parts of each game that pauses between scenes to load.
Also, the game is overly challenging.

Other than the few negatives, the game is playable.

More Metal Slug than you could ever wish for...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is an extremely good value... You're purchasing Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, Metal Slug X, Metal Slug 3, Metal Slug 4, Metal Slug 5, and Metal Slug 6 all on the same disc. I haven't encountered a value this nice since Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution($20)...

THE BEST THERE IS!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

For those who aren't in the know, Metal Slug is a true classic gaming franchise. I'd put it well above Contra as the best side scrolling shooter ever.

I remember when I first saw Metal Slug 1. Me and a friend of mine were at the bowling alley when we first saw and played it. It blew our minds. This game had us talking for days about how cool we thought it was. About all the cool stuff we saw and experienced while playing it. We couldn't wait to go back and play it again. It soon became our favorite game and couldn't play it enough. As time went on, I'd hear rumors of it appearing on this console or that one and I remember the feeling of wanting to do or pay anything to have it. Then the sequels came out in the arcades and I remember how fun it was to see the new versions, see the differences and have so much fun playing them. Well now they're all here.

These games are so fun and unique. The art style is so original and ineteresting (you gotta hand it to SNK for sticking with the 2D sprites in their games),there's really nothing quite like it. The idea is simple, take one or two soldiers through various stages fighting pseudo WWII German soldiers, zombies, and other various creatures. At the end of each stage are some of the funnest and most original boss battles you'll ever see. Along the way are a great variety of weapons and vehicles to use to destroy everything. Machine guns, flame throwers, shotguns, grenades, rocket launchers, tanks, planes, and submarines are just some that come to mind. The animations for the stages are great and characters are hilarious. It's violence but in such a comical and semi-realistic way. The controls are great on all of these games as well as the unique graphics and sound.

So if your new to this series and are even the slightest bit interested, feel free to jump in and try it, you will not regret it. For those of you familiar with this series at all, this is one of the easiest guaranteed no brainer buys ever. Six games on 1 disc!!! But get it while you can because like Capcom, SNK is notorious for not producing enough of each title and then they get harder to find and the price goes up and up.

long time F.U.N

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

i used to play metal slug 1 and then 2( when they first came out) game on commercial big screen in game stores.when i was a kid(ah those days),i usually change 10 dollars of quarters and play daylong until i had no quarter left. when i saw this game those memories came back and i bought it right away. because these kinda games comes once in a while. on top of that you get all versions in one place for a reasonable price. This is king of 2d games, and best there is in shooting and action.
Its a must buy, those who wont regret not buying it.

All the games in 1 place.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Excellent value for all the games to be on one disc.
A little more rare than it should be, though; hence the price (for a PS2 game).
I bought this because my girlfriend loves it. She hasn't really played any games besides SNES and Katamari, so she loved the simplicity of all these games. Side-scrolling, goofy guns, funny accents, zombies and most importantly, FUN!
And its still a classic for us boys that need to mash buttons and kill historical socialist political forces.

M. Slug-Fest

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

A great collection from SNK Playmore. 2-d side-scrolling blasting action.
If you love run-&-blast games. Get this collection. You will have a blast.

7 military action shooter games one ONE DISC!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: September 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I don't have much to say on the matter, METAL SLUG ANTHOLOGY is just what it is. A GREAT CLASSIC COLLECTERS PIECE. YOU have to be a serious JACKASS not to OWN this game. IT'S THE ENTIRE METAL SLUG SERIES ON ONE DISC!! What the hell more could a gamer ask for? I just hope SNK will do the SAMURAI SHOWDOWN series like this also....

Metal Slug the games that won't die!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: July 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Originally the Metal Slug games were released for the Xbox but you got Metal Slug 3 ONLY and Metal Slug 4 and 5 but with this set you get ALL of the Metal Slug games! Every game here is challenging and fun! Sure some will complain that they are "old school" but the games are fun! You can play one or two players and can change the difficulty from easy, normal or hard. You also get unlimited continues which you will need because no matter how seasoned a player of Metal Slug you will still catch stray bullets, grenades or just get run over by an enemy tank many times! These games were "Quarter eaters" plain and simple similar to the other old school games like "Double Dragon" and "Mercs".

The Metal Slug games still have pretty good graphics considering they are mid 90s coin-op games! Some might complain about not getting the console versions of these games but in all honesty the coin-ops were the cream of the crop!

If you like old school super hard fun shoot em ups then Metal Slug is for you! No matter what games come out the classics like this will always be classics and have it where it counts - FUN!

Gotta love the Slug

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: May 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

What the Metal Slug series has always lacked in innovation has always been made up for in terms of action, humor, and just plain old insane gameplay. Finally, SNK Playmore has compiled all of the Metal Slug games to grace arcades on one handy disc with the Metal Slug Anthology, and despite a few minor flaws, this package is a superbly sweet deal. All 7 Metal Slug games are here, including Metal Slug X and the excellent Metal Slug 6 (making it's debut on the consoles), along with a few extras like interviews and art galleries as well. And as any Metal Slug fan would come to expect, every game is challenging beyond belief. For newcomers though, there is the option to play with infinite lives, but purists can still get their fill here as well. There are a few noticeable flaws to Metal Slug Anthology however; most notably is the frequent load times that pop up during the game and the moments of slowdown and occasionally laggy controls. Despite all that though, Metal Slug Anthology still manages to satisfy in nearly every aspect, and although it would have been nice for SNK Playmore to include some more bonuses on the disc, this is a sweet pick up regardless.

The Definitive Metal Slug Collection

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: April 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I once owned an AES copy of Metal Slug X in the late 90's which I paid over $300 brand new. I loved the whole Metal Slug series. Played it constantly at any arcade that featured the game. So when I heard late last year that a complete collection was coming out soon, I was pretty thrilled.

My copy of Metal Slug Anthology finally arrived last week. The collection features every MVS Metal Slug game that was released in the arcades, as well as the home Neo-Geo system. Along with the 7 Metal Slug games, the collection also features a few extras such art, music, and interviews.

Aside from some loading, the action is just as intense and frantic as you remembered from the arcades. All the big pixel explosions and huge bosses are there as expected.

Here are all the games:

Metal Slug 1
Metal Slug 2
Metal Slug X
Metal Slug 3
Metal Slug 4
Metal Slug 5
Metal Slug 6

Metal Slug 6 features different game-play features such as the ability to switch between stored weapons. The graphics have been overhauled. The music and voice also sound different.

Overall, this is quite an exceptional collection. The ability to own every Metal Slug game on one disc for around $40 is quite a deal, especially when you consider that these games originally went for $300 or more each on the Neo-Geo system. Also, you get a neatly sized package versus the original huge carts.

If you enjoyed any of the Metal Slug games, I suggest that you do not pass up this awesome collection. Rocket Louncher!

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