Rulep's Videogame Reviews Episode 1: Metal Slug (Could use posters)

[Rulep]

                                                                            Metal Slug Review 

   
History and Facts
Metal Slug for the Neo-Geo and other consoles that got a port in their online store and/or retro game collections. The game was quite popular back in 1996. That was when it first got released. Developed by Nazca, and published by SNK. After its arcade released it got ported to NeoGeo. Then later got published to newer consoles the newer consoles of that time PlayStation and Sega Saturn. Then sold 8 million units. Sadly after it got ports to our current videogame generation and previous, the game sold poorly.

. NeoGeo: Original System Home Port
. Sega Saturn/PS1: Game port
. PS2/Wii/PC/PC: Metal Slug Anthology
. PS2/PSP/Wii: SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1
. Xbox360/Wii: Online store download

Gameplay
Your mission is to stop an evil general name Donald Morden. There are 2 different characters. Character 1 is Marco he is only useable with controller 1 and controller 2 you use Tarma. Metal Slug is a 2-d run and gun. You are endlessly shooting down waves of enemy's. Your character can jump, gun and throw bombs. You can jump place to place and sometimes find secret weapons and bonuses. You can gun all 8 directions, jump and gun in 4 directions. Also he can throw bombs you find, which is one of the strongest attacks in the game. You get extreme killer weapons like, Flame Throwers , Super Shot Guns , Machine Guns , and Rocket Launchers . Guns are not the only tools of war. You can hope hop on to a killer tank. Code name, Metal Slug.   When you reach nearly the end of a stage you will be greeted by a boss. There also a few mini bosses along your adventure. Co-op is available anytime, so the second player can drop in anytime.

Graphics
The graphics are amazing, nothing less. The art style seems to be hand drawn. Every level has its own background, it's polished, there is a lot of detail going on, and it's just awesome.
This series is well known for its humorous graphics.


Sound
The soundtrack for this game is just... perfect.  We're talking about great war style music and fit the level environment. The music is great and gets stuck into head. Also the voices are funny. "AHHH" (In a high pitch voice)

Fun and Appeal
Even though the game is only 30-40 minutes long, don't let that fool you. This game has amazing replay value. Everything is so perfect that you're going to play it over and over again. Metal Slug is one of those games that you don't play often. I suggest you give it a play.

Verdict
Gameplay: 30/30
Graphics:  15/15
Sound: 15/15
Fun and Appeal: 36/40

(Pros+Cons)
+Fast Paced Gameplay
+Stunning Graphics
+Extreme Killer Bosses
+Great Music
+Endless replay value?
+Co-op

-There are 6 levels in the game. 4/6 are 7-8 minutes long and 2/6 are 2-3 minuites long.
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                                96/100 "Excellent!"   

[Tanassy]

Wow, great review!

Those are simply stunning graphics. And I'm definitely looking for this game now, given how fun it sounds