If you were to sit down at an arcade machine right now and play Metal Slug, you might be surprised by how well the title has stood the test of time, both visually and in terms of its frenetic and fun gameplay. It’s no wonder the franchise has remained alive in the collective imagination, even if, commercially speaking, its remakes and re-releases have somewhat faded over time, challenged by modern systems. But this might be about to change.
SNK is not only supporting the recent announcement of the Neo Geo’s return with the Neo Geo AES+, which offers a special white edition and a Metal Slug cartridge. They have also launched a new website celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary and have announced new titles on the horizon:
“To celebrate 30 years of Metal Slug action, we will revitalize and relaunch the series with a wide range of exciting projects, including new initiatives in the world of video games!”
Alongside the new website, a nostalgic tribute video has also been released, looking back at the series and thanking fans for their support, concluding with a clear message: ‘Mission Reboot’ and ‘A New Mission Awaits’. What do you think about a new installment of Metal Slug?