Metal Slug Tactics Review

Metal Slug Tactics reviewed by Charlie Wacholz on PC, also available on Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

From its lively, cartoonish sprites to its energetic soundtrack, Metal Slug Tactics is a meticulously crafted ode to the arcade classic that never gets lost blindly chasing its adoration for the series without understanding what makes Metal Slug great. Instead, it introduces a handful of distinct innovations to the tactics genre that masterfully meld Metal Slug’s action-packed platforming and shooting onto a grid. Even with some frustrating bugs, there is plenty of fun to have on each run as you experiment with new strategies and team compositions.

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[laidbackTap]

I wish the first Final Fantasy Tactics would get a remaster or something the story was very underrated and the soundtrack was amazing

[Fusso]

Fun fact, the leader of the enemy faction that looks like a cross between Saddam Hussein and that one austrian painter is, in lore, Canadian.

[frofrozzty]

FF Tactics Advance is what made me fall in love with tactical RPGs as a kid. Can't wait to check this out as I loved the old run-n-gun Metal Slug games, this is a match made in heaven for me!

[Bladerz]

This game explain we dont need future console for graphics, we just need gd gameplay n gd story without needing higher graphic

[PlaySA]

The two systems that really make this game are the dodge/adrenaline system, and the sync attack system. Those were incredible ideas from the game designer and do an amazing job keeping the action moving at a breakneck pace.

[clintbrew]

Good game but wished the text would be bigger

[OnizenArt]

def took me by surprise when i first started playing. I love tactics games, but I def was not expecting a tactics rogue-like lol

[RETRBTER]

Good game, i like how we played it with the iconic Slug games last +20 years, now it's Tactics time. Thx for that new food :D.

[victorbarone]

Not to say 8 is not good, but this definitely sounded like more than 8!

[joshuamcdonell]

Finally, a Tactics game for the average gamer! This will be my first one.

[rerunracing]

If only this game had some voices in it . A little would go a long way. Just a roger that or a yes sir every once in awhile.

[benjaminwelsh]

I love this series and tactics games I'll be picking this up fir sure

[ytmiva]

Great game! I hope many people give it a try. It’s currently my second goty after Ufo 50.

[RubenFMarin]

Game challenge: take a shot every time he says tactics.

[xenoserum]

Would love to see a version on mobile for this

[rezterralico]

Did he just say tactics rogue like or rogue lite? Ohhhh. Interesting.

[EdgarVeras-wqxz]

Give Marcus and Clark sprites (in his case one) gloves please 🙏 lol

[MattWiles]

Why not optimised for Steam Deck though 😞 tiny text!

[JungleOfMeat]

I have it on switch and the sound effects are super delayed. Can't even get a refund on switch

[jjwhyy]

It's not too bad though 6/10 with half assed save system. If you don't beat every mission in chapter it won't save. So far I've repeated 2nd area three times. Even tacticals on my 20yr old GBA save missions.