Metal Slug Tactics
Last updated: 2025-03-15
- Excellent, nostalgic pixel art style.
- Unique, rewarding tactical gameplay.
- Faithful Metal Slug adaptation.
- Lacks content and variety.
- Numerous bugs plague gameplay.
- High and unforgiving difficulty.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 957
- Helpful reviews
- 86%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 14%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 73%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 27%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1588
- Negative points
- 1473
- Gameplay points
- 696
- Perf. points
- 88
- Rec. points
- 615
- Misc points
- 113
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent, nostalgic pixel art style | The game features excellent pixel art, fluid animations, and a charming art style reminiscent of Metal Slug. The visuals, combined with a pleasant soundtrack, create a nostalgic and visually appealing experience. This point is consistently praised throughout the reviews. | 86% |
| Unique, rewarding tactical gameplay | The game distinguishes itself with unique tactical gameplay that rewards aggressive movement and strategic positioning. The Adrenaline/Dodge system encourages players to move constantly, creating a fast-paced, run-and-gun feel within a turn-based format. Synergistic attacks and character combos are key to success. | 65% |
| Faithful Metal Slug adaptation | The game successfully captures the essence of the Metal Slug series, including its iconic characters, humor, and atmosphere. It evokes nostalgia for long-time fans while adapting the run-and-gun gameplay into a tactical RPG format. The game demonstrates respect for the source material. | 34% |
| Inspired by "Into the Breach" | The game draws inspiration from "Into the Breach", with similar gameplay mechanics and progression systems. However, it offers more customization, depth, and persistent upgrades. The game also adds unique elements like terrain height and synchronized attacks. | 12% |
| Active bug fixing, responsive devs | The developers are actively working to fix bugs and are responsive to player feedback. Many of the initial bugs have been addressed in updates, improving the overall gameplay experience. This demonstrates a commitment to improving the game. | 6% |
| Fitting and enjoyable soundtrack | The game features a fitting and enjoyable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The music is reminiscent of old Metal Slug games and complements the action on screen. The sound design is also well-executed. | 4% |
| Roguelike elements add replayability | The game incorporates roguelike elements, adding replayability and variety to each playthrough. The roguelike setup complements the arcade-style "game over, insert coin and try again" vibe. This structure randomizes stages and encourages experimentation. | 4% |
| Character interactions add depth | The game includes character interactions and dialogues that reveal more about their personalities and relationships. These interactions are unlocked through achievements and add a nice touch to the overall experience. The game respects the characters and their stories. | 4% |
| Interesting Dodge/Adrenaline mechanic | The dodge and adrenaline systems create an interesting mix of deciding between maximizing dodge for survivability or achieving perfect positioning for group attacks or skill usage. Moving further grants adrenaline and evasion (defense). The Adrenaline and Dodge system encourages aggressive positioning. | 3% |