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Terrific old school run & gun gameplay.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 18
Date: March 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

After numerous delays, SNK has finally brought the Metal Slug Anthology to the PS2. This game has already been out for a few months on the Wii and for about a month on the Sony PSP, but the PS2 version is the best version to get of this game.

Think of Metal Slug as Contra on steroids/crack and you'll have a proper understanding of what all of these games are about. For the most part, you run to the right side of the screen laying waste to everything in your past while rescuing hostages and sometimes getting access to vehicles called Metal Slugs to cause even more damage. Most of the game is spent running and shooting, but they also spice things up with some shooter type segments in which you're in a flying vehicle of some sort (and at one point a small submarine type thing).

Basically, you get all 7 proper Metal Slug games on one disc (well, really 6 as Metal Slug X was a re-working of part 2 that fixed most of the extreme slow down problems of Metal Slug 2), all are emulated almost perfectly from the original SNK Neo-Geo system ROM's. The only slight downside is that there is some in game loading when you finish one area of a level and are heading to the next area. The game will pause for about 1 to 3 seconds (though the music will keep going) while the game loads the next area. While some purists will decry this and say that it ruins the game, it only breaks up the breakneck pace just the very slightest and was kind of unavoidable.

The games are slightly letterboxed with black bars on the left & right side of the TV screen to approximate the original arcade screen size.

As for the games themselves, I found them to be arcade perfect ports all the way disregarding the slight load times. Some people are upset that they didn't just put the PS2 ports of 3, 4, and 5 that have already been out for the PS2 either in the states or Japan on this collection instead of emulating the original arcade ROM's, but I think that these emulations do a much better job of preserving every single frame of animation as well as the proper arcade feel of the original Neo-Geo titles. There is some slow down at times, but this was present in the original games and can actually help out in hectic parts at times.

The animation is the most important thing of Metal Slug games and since these are great emulations of the original ROM's, nothing is missing in this regard. The sound/music is also duplicate flawlessly. The Metal Slug games have always had great music anyway.

Some people have complained that there is a lag in the controls at times, but I've played through all 7 games and found that the control is dead on.

The first Metal Slug feels a little more sluggish compared to the rest of the games, but that's more due to how they chose to animate your character when you turn from left to right as well as jumping. Never did I die as a result of some lag time in the controls, everything just felt right in that regard.

Probably the best part of this collection is the fact that Metal Slug 6 (which is a fairly recent game) has been included on this game. I would say that next to part 3 (which was ported to the US X-Box but not the US PS2), it's the best game of the series by far.

Extras include unlockable art galleries when you beat each game, you can listen to the music of each game and there's a text interview with some of the original game developers about the Metal Slug series.

They could have maybe included some of the combat school extras from the Neo Geo CD versions of 1 & 2, but you really can't complain too much.

Each game takes around 45 to 60 minutes to beat, which might not be seen as much, but these are more of old school games in which the point was a quick burst of pure pick-up-and-play gameplay. But when you combine all 7 of these in one package for only 40 dollars, you can't beat it for pure adrenaline pumping fun.

The PS2 version corrects most of the errors of the PSP and Wii versions as well as minimizing the in game load times.

Highly recommended!

SNK's version of Contra!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: August 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I never followed the Metal Slug series in the arcade past the 2nd one. I was heavily into fighting games. When I saw this title I just had to pick it up. This collection has all 7 Metal Slug games. All are playable from the start, no tricks needed here. Each game also has unlimited continues which is a plus because this game can be insanely hard.

To those who aren't familiar with this game. Its basically like Contra. A run n'gun blastfest. You pick up different types of weapons through the missions. They also run outta ammo as well but thats not a problem. You also carry handgrenades and get to pilot mini-tanks. Its also co-op as well. The only problem I can find is that the controls seem a bit sluggish and there can be a small bit of slowdown.

If your looking for a good and very fun shoot em' up this can be your fix right here. I know SNK has nothin' to do with this but I would love to see the Contra series get this same treatment.

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!

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.

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!

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 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.

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