Metal Slug 5
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| Developer(s) | Noise Factory / SNK Playmore |
| Publisher(s) | SNK Playmore |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Neo Geo, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC |
| Release date | November 2003 |
| Genre(s) | Run and gun |
| Mode(s) | Single player, 2 player Co-op |
| Input methods | 8-way Joystick, 4 Buttons |
| Cabinet | Upright |
| Arcade system | Neo-Geo (708 Mbit cartridge) |
| Display | Raster, 304 x 224 pixels (Horizontal), 4096 colors |
Metal Slug 5 (メタルスラッグ 5?) is a run and gun video game for the Neo-Geo console/arcade platform created by SNK Playmore. It was released in 2003 for the MVS arcade platform and is the fifth game in the Metal Slug series. The game was developed by Noise Factory/SNK Playmore, after Korean company Mega Enterprise had directed Metal Slug 4.
The biggest difference from previous titles is the addition of the slide move, which allows the player to evade and maneuver in a new fashion. Unlike its predecessor Metal Slug 4, which reused many of the backgrounds from the previous games, Metal Slug 5 incorporates a wealth of new environments and backgrounds and features a more Heavy Metal influenced soundtrack. It was later ported to Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation 2 along with Metal Slug 4 as a compilation. It was also ported to PC specifically for a Korean release.
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[edit] Story
A special disc that contains deep and intricate secrets about the Metal Slug project is stolen by a mysterious group called the Ptolemaic Army, whose specialty lies from within archaeological excavation and espionage. Marco and Tarma of the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force follow in hot pursuit against the group and in the process are joined by Eri and Fio of SPARROWS. Together once more, the quartet investigate the shrouded objective of the Ptolemaic Army.
[edit] Differences from previous games
- The player may now perform a slide-dash.
- "Obese mode" is the only remaining modifier, for there are no zombies, mummies, aliens or other such supernatural creatures, although the final boss is a huge blue demon.
- Morden's infantry, Morden himself and Allen O'Neil are nowhere to be found in this game; rather, one fights armies of veiled terrorists, special forces, and assorted mecha. As a result, this game lacks much of the sense of humor of its predecessors.However, note that the new enemies are mostly edits of Morden soldier sprites.
- With the exception of the first and third levels, the game does not have branching paths.
- The flamethrower has been omitted.
- The medal system from Metal Slug 4 has been abandoned.
- Playable characters Trevor and Nadia have been omitted in favor of Eri and Tarma from Metal Slug 3.
- There are cutscenes at various points throughout the game, rather than one or two at the end. This gives the game a hint of progression of plot.
- A remixed version of "Final Attack" will be played whilst facing the final boss.
[edit] New vehicles and Slugs
Only three new vehicles were added, though the Metal Slug, Sub Slug and Slug Flyer make a return.
- The first new vehicle, the Slug Gunner, is the ultimate evolution of the Metal Slug and Level Armor. The Gunner fires a machine gun, a chassis-mounted cannon, and can punch enemies with a close-combat exploding metal spike "cannon". The Gunner can perform a mid-air jump like that of the Level Armor. The Gunner can transform from a walker into a tank, and can move slightly faster in addition to running over infantry. However, the gunner is slow, takes a while to turn, and only has a 180-degree firing arc (360-degree while in the air).
- The second new vehicle is the Car Slug or the TIAF 660. This is a car with a 360-degree vulcan cannon attached. Its secondary fire is an oversized Enemy Chaser. Of particular interest is that the player cannot eject from the vehicle, meaning they die when its destroyed, and will subsequently respawn in a new Car Slug.
- The Spider Slug is a giant squid-like walker with two legs tethered to the floor and to the ceiling; jumping raises or lowers the cockpit. The Spider Slug is armed with 360-degree firing vulcan cannons, and a harpoon gun.
[edit] Debug Menu
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The debug menu is a special menu where you can go into unused areas that are not found in the game. You can find the character dubbed "Glen Achilles" in the unused mission 3 area. It has many enemies that are not in the game. You can use dipswitches to activate invincibility, infinite ammo/bombs, and several more. This menu is found through the emulator Kawaks. To find it, one must select "developer mode" and after starting the game, press F3 twice.
[edit] External links
- Metal Slug 5 at SNK Playmore
- Metal Slug 5 at the Killer List of Videogames
- Metal Slug 5 at Neo-Geo.com (review) 1
- Metal Slug 5 at GameFAQs
- Metal Slug 5 Debug Menu Mode Hidden Level at YouTube
- Metal Slug 5 at MobyGames
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