METAL SLUG 2 Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-06-14
Review summary
  • Excellent pixel art and animation
  • Fun co-op gameplay available
  • Diverse enemy types and weapons
  • Achievements severely bugged
  • No online co-op mode
  • Inferior to Metal Slug X
METAL SLUG 2 header

Categories

Run 'n' GunSide-scrolling ShooterLocal Co-opArcadeMultiple Characters

Emotions

Archetypes

Sample precision
Helpful reviews
85%
Unhelpful reviews
15%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
474
Negative points
258
Gameplay points
274
Perf. points
63
Rec. points
120
Misc points
0
Point
Excellent pixel art and animation
Description
The pixel art is highly praised for its quality, charisma, and fluid animations, with many reviewers noting stunning visuals and detailed sprite work.
Importance
46%
Improved sequel over first game
Description
Players consistently find this game better than its predecessor, citing more variety, better performance, and overall improvements in content and details.
Importance
32%
Diverse enemy types
Description
There is a broad variety of enemies, from soldiers to aliens and unique types like mummies and mutants, adding depth and challenge.
Importance
31%
Fun co-op gameplay
Description
Playing with friends in co-op mode adds strategy and fun, supporting local and online multiplayer options.
Importance
27%
Faithful arcade experience
Description
The game captures a nostalgic arcade feel, delivering a classic arcade experience true to the original.
Importance
26%
Increased variety in content
Description
Players appreciate more variety in environments, vehicles, weapons, and mechanics, with longer and more creative levels.
Importance
24%
New playable characters Eri and Fio
Description
The addition of female characters Eri and Fio is a welcome improvement, offering more choices and charm.
Importance
24%
Variety of weapons
Description
A good range of weapons, including new ones like laser and flamethrower, adds diversity to gameplay.
Importance
21%
Great soundtrack and sound effects
Description
The soundtrack is widely complimented as excellent and engaging, with iconic sound effects enhancing the overall experience.
Importance
20%
High-quality port
Description
The port is very good, with near-perfect quality and no need to pay per credit, making it more enjoyable.
Importance
16%
Nostalgic value
Description
The game evokes strong nostalgic memories, especially for those who played it in childhood, and offers a fun replay experience.
Importance
16%
Frenetic arcade action
Description
The game delivers dynamic and challenging run-and-gun gameplay, staying true to the arcade style.
Importance
13%
Better optimization compared to original
Description
Improvements in controls and feel over Metal Slug 1, with better performance and graphics.
Importance
11%