Posted on: September 4, 2025
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Metal Slug Tactics
Description
Metal Slug Tactics brings the explosive charm and nostalgic fun of the cult METAL SLUG series to the tactical scene! Get ready for an intense ride through the best of both worlds: classic arcade action and roguelite tactical thrills. Jump into the combat zone and revive your METAL SLUG nostalgia in a whole new way! 
TACTICAL RPG WITH ROGUELIKE ELEMENTS
Metal Slug Tactics offers a fresh perspective on the iconic battles of the METAL SLUG series. Lead your squad to victory through strategic guile and superior firepower in a perfect blend of classic action and tactical depth. Unleash powerful special attacks and shape the outcome of each encounter!
Accumulate experience after each battle to unlock new weapons or bonus perks to upgrade your team's firepower and tactical skills.
Assemble your team and rewrite the rules in this modern tribute to a cult classic!
GET YOUR GEAR, SOLDIERS! MISSION START!
Choose between iconic brothers-in-arms from across the METAL SLUG series and create the perfect team to stop Morden's devious plans.
Determine the best weapon loadouts and mods to maximize combo efficiency on the battlefield.
Launch simultaneous attacks with the "SYNC" mechanic to deal massive damage to the enemy! And if your team is in trouble, you can always call in some reinforcements and watch the big guns at work: heavy artillery, airstrikes, the glorious METAL SLUG itself - you name it, you get it!
FIGHT YOUR WAY TO VICTORY
Embark on an exalting campaign through beautiful, hand-crafted maps to end the war and defeat the infamous Rebel Army once and for all! You're going to face many challenges, so brace yourself for countless deaths, but don’t give up and push through.
Whether you're a skilled veteran or a new recruit, play and replay your favorite missions, learn precious strategic insight from each adventure and hone your skills with each hard-fought victory.
Gain experience, level up your operatives, adapt to your enemies, and remember: every defeat is a lesson, yet triumph awaits those who refuse to surrender!
Donald Morden is back! After years of hiding in a country opposed to the World Government, the devious General patiently staged a coup. Now, he is finally ready to take revenge upon the World with the army he has secretly gathered throughout the years.
The Peregrine Falcon Squad will have to do everything in their power to make it through the enemy lines and take down General Morden before the war escalates into catastrophe! 
- Discover the first tactical RPG in the METAL SLUG franchise
- Experience a huge replayability with its die-and-retry roguelite progression
- Enjoy amazing pixel art graphics, a heartfelt tribute to the series
- Battle Morden’s Army in 110 hand-crafted maps and 20 different mission types
- Bring the perfect setup for every mission with 36 different weapons and 176 weapon mods
- Choose between 9 iconic characters from the series and create the perfect team
- Experiment with 36 loadouts and combos to outsmart your enemies
- Challenge iconic bosses from the METAL SLUG universe
- Headbang all the way with an amazing soundtrack by Tee Lopes
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Popular achievements
Leading the Way
Deal 15 Health Points of damage in 1 attack with Marco (excluding syncs).
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Trigger Happy
Fire Fio's weapons 3 times in a turn.
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6 hMain
14 h Main + Sides
39.5 h Completionist
10 h All Styles
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IGN
8/10
Metal Slug Tactics lives up to its stone-cold classic namesake from SNK’s golden era with its painstakingly detailed pixel art, head-bopping soundtrack, and snappy structure. It magnificently translates the run-n-gun series into its first turn-based tactics game, but doesn’t sacrifice substance for cheap nostalgia, either.
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76/100
A smart, stylish adaptation that beats the odds to capture Metal Slug's spirit in another genre, with a few irritating bugs
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3.5/5 stars
"They've successfully encouraged the always-keep-moving approach of Metal Slug proper."
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Posted on: September 5, 2025
Lordianthe3rd
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Metal slug Xcom
Fun really reminds me of xcom.
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Posted on: October 23, 2025
Wheeljack8
Verified ownerGames: 5 Reviews: 1
Fun and challenging
It's rogue-like and if you mess up the layout changes and there is random layouts so it's hard to get a solid guide. But it's a lot of fun and your best bet is to watch videos on tips on how to setup your builds and movements.
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Posted on: October 29, 2025
Theblackotaku98
Verified ownerGames: 29 Reviews: 2
Great game
Good game with an interesting take on tactics style gameplay.
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Posted on: March 16, 2025
BelindaGraves
Verified ownerGames: 2 Reviews: 1
Controls are everything!
While it's an interesting blend of strategy and roguelike elements, the game has some notable issues. The gameplay mechanics are engaging. However, the controls are not intuitive at all, which can be frustrating. The UI is also inconsistent, and the camera can be disorienting. Visually, the pixel art style is a nice nod to the series' roots, but some might find it lacking compared to previous entries. Overall, it's a commendable attempt at merging Metal Slug with turn-based tactics, but the steep learning curve and control issues might deter most players. Rating: 2/5
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