And while the "true-to-arcade" ports of the Metal Slug series are pretty good, they aren't perfect. Other than a few added extras, it's all about the seven games. The game's presentation is basic, set up like the similar compilation games (such as Metal Slug 5 & 6 on Xbox) with a simplistic "chose your game" interface, some expected options such as limited/unlimited lives and an easy, medium, hard setting, as well as the option to display the games in their true aspect ratio, a "full screen" mode (which makes the playfield a 4:3 square), or a stretched widescreen mode that fills the screen. Metal Slug Anthology is a relatively bare bones collection, offering the seven historic Metal Slug games (Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, X, 3, 4, 5, and 6) and little else.
If the team could deliver a Metal Slug experience that was true to the arcade versions, controlling relatively well and displaying the games as best as possible, we'd consider it a solid buy, and for the most part the team has succeeded.
#Metal slug psp psp
For the PSP version, SNK had a more stable set of controls to work within, and while the PSP hardware doesn't have quite enough power to run the 90's classics without a hitch (not to mention a less-than-desirable d-pad), our expectations were still very high going into it. There was no support for the Wii classic controller, no d-pad support for use with GameCube, which also meant no possibility of using older GameCube arcade sticks. Each of the seven Metal Slug games were there, but the control was somewhat of a disappointment. When SNK's Metal Slug Anthology hit the Wii just a couple months ago, the collection had its fair share of ups and downs. Now that the collection has hit the PSP, Metal Slug fans have one more chance to pick up a piece of 2D history to take on the road. With the Wii launch, the motion-enabled version of the game was a love it or hate it experience, as it combined classically proven gameplay with somewhat sketchy motion control. Though there's been no specific plans to bring SNK's prized series to the world of virtual transactions, the series is getting a rebirth in the form of the 10th anniversary Metal Slug Anthology.
#Metal slug psp portable
A series such as Metal Slug can now either find its home on download services like the Xbox Live Arcade or Wii Virtual Console, or take the portable route, banking on retro fan support on DS and PSP.
While games like Gears of War and Meal Gear Solid 4 take the spotlight on 360 and PS3, arcade gaming has found two main paths to traverse. We can only pray that a better 360 joystick is available for the Arcade games before then.As we move into the next generation of console gaming, the arcade industry is evolving alongside us. We don't know which game will be made available, nor do we have any clue when we can expect it to ship, but this is just one more piece of good news for people who get excited watching sprites blow up. It's time to dust off your PSPs this is going to be a must-have game for 2D fans.Īlso of interest for Metal Slug enthusiasts is the news that the XBox Live Arcade will be getting Metal Slug as well. Added geek cred: the Ikari warriors will be selectable characters in the game. This adds what amounts to a whole new Metal Slug game for American audiences and I couldn't be happier. Pro-G is reporting that the game will also include Metal Slug 6, a Metal Slug title that has previously only been available in Japan. I was excited about the Metal Slug Anthology for the PSP before-I always try to support any Metal Slug project that isn't 3D-but I just saw some news that really get me jumping in my seat.
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