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Metal Slug Tactics

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78% | Mostly Positive
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Metal Slug Tactics brings the explosive charm and nostalgic fun of the cult METAL SLUG series to the tactical scene!
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About Metal Slug Tactics

About this game

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 Falcons 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

 

 

 

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
November 05, 2024
Developer:
Leikir Studio
Publishers:
Dotemu
Gamirror Games
Supported Languages:
English
Link:
Genres:
Tactical RPG
Strategy

Roguelite

RPG

Action RPG

Strategy RPG
Themes:
War
Fantasy

Pixel Graphics

Difficult

Mechs

Tactical

Management

Retro

Tanks

Military
Play Styles:
Turn-Based
2D

Singleplayer

Combat
Features:
Singleplayer
Steam achievements

Partial controller support

Steam cloud

Family sharing

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2550k or AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7570, 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 or Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Critic Reviews

78

IGN

IGN
80 / 100
"From its lively, cartoonish sprites to its energetic soundtrack, Metal Slug Tactics is a meticulously crafted ode to the arcade classic that never gets lost blindly chasing its...

PC Gamer

PC Gamer
76 / 100
"A smart, stylish adaptation that beats the odds to capture Metal Slug’s spirit in another genre, with a few irritating bugs."

Noisy Pixel

90 / 100
"Metal Slug Tactics doesn't quite reinvent the strategy genre, but it does offer up a lot of addictive, explosive and satisfying action. The core of the Metal Slug series lies...
Reviews provided by MetaCritic

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Don't Ragequit! 62.5%  of players consider this game to be Tough

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Metal Slug Tactics is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Metal Slug Tactics is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-2550k or AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7570, 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 or Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 1GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 4 GB available space
75% of critics on Metacritic recommend Metal Slug Tactics. The Metascore is 78 out of 100.
Metal Slug Tactics was released on November 05, 2024
Metal Slug Tactics is published by Dotemu and Gamirror Games
Metal Slug Tactics was developed by Leikir Studio
Fanatical users tagged Metal Slug Tactics as Tactical RPG, Strategy, Roguelite, and RPG
Fanatical users tagged Metal Slug Tactics as War, Fantasy, Pixel Graphics, and Difficult
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Metal Slug Tactics as having Singleplayer
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Metal Slug Tactics as Tactical RPG
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Metal Slug Tactics as Strategy
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Metal Slug Tactics as Roguelite

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