Metal Slug Ultimate Collection is a side-scrolling action / shooter video game collection developed and published by SNK Corporation.

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Metal Slug Ultimate Collection is a compilation title celebrating the 30th anniversary of renowned run-and-gun franchise Metal Slug. The collection brings together memorable titles from across the series’ history.

Packed with numerous features that allow players to fully experience the series’ appeal, this title is designed to be enjoyed by a wide audience, from a new generation of players to longtime fans.

The Ultimate Lineup. The Ultimate Legacy.

Metal Slug Ultimate Collection includes 10 games in total: mainline entries from the original Metal Slug through Metal Slug 7, the handheld classic Metal Slug Advance, and a rare Location Test Version that has seldom been made available to the public.

Included Titles

• Metal Slug (1996 / NEOGEO MVS)
• Metal Slug 2 (1998 / NEOGEO MVS)
• Metal Slug X (1999 / NEOGEO MVS)
• Metal Slug 3 (2000 / NEOGEO MVS)
• Metal Slug 4 (2002 / NEOGEO MVS)
• Metal Slug 5 (2003 / NEOGEO MVS)
• Metal Slug Advance (2004 / Game Boy Advance)
• Metal Slug 6 (2006 / PlayStation2)
• Metal Slug 7 (2008 / Nintendo DS)
• The legendary Metal Slug Location Test Version (never officially released)

Fun Beyond the Front Lines: Gallery Mode and Online Rankings

Metal Slug Ultimate Collection features more than front-line action. Compete for high scores with players from around the world via online rankings, or take a trip down memory lane with an extensive gallery/museum mode containing logos, visual materials, and other fun content related to each title!

More Features for the Modern Gamer: Including Combat School Mode

This definitive compilation will appeal to beginners and battle-hardened veterans alike. Quality-of-life improvements like quick save, quick load, and rewind (which lets you run the action back a few seconds) help tailor the compilation to modern playstyles, while extra modes such as score attack and time attack ensure extensive replayability beyond the main campaigns. Complete newcomers can familiarize themselves with Metal Slug’s trademark charm in Combat School Mode, a beloved series staple that teaches basic controls and techniques while easing you into battle.

(Available features, modes, and content vary by title.)