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Metal Slug 5
Metal Slug 5
Developer(s)	Noise Factory, SNK Playmore
Publisher(s)	SNK Playmore, Mega; Ignition Entertainment (PS2); HAMSTER Corporation; (PS4/Switch/Xbox One)
Director(s)	Toru Hagihara
Artist(s)	Misao Yoshida; Reiko Nagashima; Sayuri Matsumoto
Composer(s)	Toshikazu Tanaka
Series	Metal Slug
Platform(s)	Arcade Microsoft Windows, Neo Geo AES, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox, Xbox One;
Release	2003 Arcade WW: 13 November 2003; Neo Geo AES WW: 19 February 2004; Windows WW: 17 September 2004; KO: 7 January 2005; PlayStation 2 JP: 28 April 2005; NA: 24 May 2005; AU: 30 March 2006; EU: 31 March 2006; Xbox JP: 28 July 2005; NA: 19 August 2005; EU: 10 March 2006; PlayStation 4 AS: 13 December 2018; Nintendo Switch WW: 13 December 2018; Xbox One WW: 13 December 2018; ;
Genre(s)	Run and gun
Mode(s)	Single-player; Co-op;
Arcade system	Neo Geo MVS

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Metal Slug 5^[a] is a run and gun video game for the Neo-Geo created by SNK Playmore. It was released in 2003 for the MVS arcade platform and is the fifth game in the Metal Slug series. The game was developed by Noise Factory/SNK Playmore, after Korean company Mega Enterprise had directed Metal Slug 4. It was the last Metal Slug released on the Neo Geo.^{[citation needed]}

It was later ported to Microsoft Xbox and PlayStation 2 as a stand-alone game, and along with Metal Slug 4 as a compilation in North America and South Korea. It was ported to Microsoft Windows for a Korean release. A port was also released on Nintendo Switch in 2018.^{[citation needed]}

Gameplay

Metal Slug 5 is a run and gun video game developed and published by SNK Playmore. It is a 2D side-scrolling action shooter and the fifth main entry in the Metal Slug series. Players can choose from four playable characters: Marco, Tarma, Eri, or Fio, each tasked with completing five missions while battling numerous enemies.^[1]

The game features various vehicles for players to control, including the Slug Mariner submarine, Slug Flyer aircraft, and the newly introduced Slug Gunner robot. Metal Slug 5 introduces gameplay mechanics such as dual-wielding weapons and the ability to slide while shooting. The game supports two-player cooperative play and allows players to replay completed missions.^[1]

Plot

One year after the events of Metal Slug 4, a special disc that contains deep and intricate secrets about the Metal Slug project is stolen by a mysterious group called the Ptolemaic Army, whose specialty lies from within archaeological excavation and espionage. Marco and Tarma of the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force follow in hot pursuit against the group and in the process are joined by Eri and Fio of SPARROWS. Together once more, the quartet investigate the shrouded objective of the Ptolemaic Army, who over time grows more powerful as they are joined by a mysterious masked man and his followers. At the end of the game, the Ptolemaic Army summons a giant demon as the final boss, which after a long battle is forced to leave Earth thanks to the heroes.

Reception

Metal Slug 5 received mixed to positive reviews from critics.^[6]^[7]^[8] It received very positive scores from players, with an average of 8.1 on GameSpot for the PS2 version and 8.4 for the Arcade version.

Notes

^ Japanese: メタルスラッグ 5, Hepburn: Metaru Suraggu 5

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Logan (6 May 2006). "Test de Metal Slug 5". Jeuxvideo.com (in French).
^ "Metal Slug 4 & 5". Metacritic.
^ "Metal Slug 4 & 5". Metacritic.
^ "Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic".
^ "Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic".
^ "Metal Slug 4 & 5 for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
^ "Metal Slug 4 & 5 Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
^ Martin, Matt (13 March 2006). "Metal Slug 5 Review • Reviews • PlayStation 2 •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 5 November 2013.

External links

Official website
Metal Slug 5 at GameFAQs
Metal Slug 5 at Giant Bomb
Metal Slug 5 at Killer List of Videogames
Metal Slug 5 at MobyGames

[1] Japanese: メタルスラッグ 5, Hepburn: Metaru Suraggu 5

[Jeuxvideo.com-2] Logan (6 May 2006). "Test de Metal Slug 5". Jeuxvideo.com (in French).

[3] "Metal Slug 4 & 5". Metacritic.

[4] "Metal Slug 4 & 5". Metacritic.

[5] "Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic".

[6] "Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic".

[7] "Metal Slug 4 & 5 for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 5 November 2013.

[8] "Metal Slug 4 & 5 Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 5 November 2013.

[9] Martin, Matt (13 March 2006). "Metal Slug 5 Review • Reviews • PlayStation 2 •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 5 November 2013.

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-|title = Metal Slug 5
+|title         = Metal Slug 5
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+|image         = Metal Slug 5 arcade flyer.jpg
+|developer     = [[Noise Factory]], [[SNK Playmore]]
-|caption = Cover art
+|publisher     = SNK Playmore, [[Mega Enterprise|Mega]]<br />Ignition Entertainment <small>(PS2)</small><br />[[Hamster Corporation|HAMSTER Corporation]]<br /><small>(PS4/Switch/Xbox One)</small>
-|developer = [[Noise Factory]] / [[SNK Playmore]]
+|director      = Toru Hagihara
-|publisher = [[SNK Playmore]]
+|artist        = Misao Yoshida<br />Reiko Nagashima<br />Sayuri Matsumoto
-|designer =
+|composer      = Toshikazu Tanaka
-|series = ''[[Metal Slug (series)|Metal Slug]]''
+|series        = ''[[Metal Slug]]''
-|composer = Toshikazu Tanaka
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+|genre         = [[Shoot 'em up#Run and gun|Run and gun]]
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+|modes         = {{flatlist|
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+*[[Cooperative video game|Co-op]]}}
-|display = [[Raster graphics|Raster]], 304 x 224 pixels (Horizontal), 4096 colors
+|arcade system = [[Neo Geo (system)|Neo Geo MVS]]
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-{{nihongo|'''''Metal Slug 5'''''|メタルスラッグ 5}} is a [[Run and gun (video game)|run and gun]] [[video game]] for the [[Neo Geo (console)|Neo-Geo]] console/arcade platform created by [[SNK Playmore]]. It was released in 2003 for the MVS arcade platform, is the fifth game in the [[Metal Slug (series)|Metal Slug series]], and was one of the last games for the Neo Geo system. The game was developed by [[Noise Factory]]/[[SNK Playmore]], after Korean company [[Mega Enterprise]] had directed ''[[Metal Slug 4]]''.
+{{nihongo foot|'''''Metal Slug 5'''''|メタルスラッグ 5|''Metaru Suraggu 5''||lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a [[Run and gun (video game)|run and gun]] [[video game]] for the [[Neo Geo (console)|Neo-Geo]] created by [[SNK Playmore]]. It was released in 2003 for the MVS arcade platform and is the fifth game in the [[Metal Slug (series)|''Metal Slug'' series]]. The game was developed by [[Noise Factory]]/[[SNK Playmore]], after Korean company [[Mega Enterprise]] had directed ''[[Metal Slug 4]]''. It was the last ''Metal Slug'' released on the Neo Geo.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}
-The biggest difference from previous titles is the addition of the slide move, which allows the player to evade and maneuver in a new fashion. Unlike its predecessor ''[[Metal Slug 4]]'', which reused many of the backgrounds from the previous games, ''Metal Slug 5'' incorporates a wealth of new environments and backgrounds and features a more [[heavy metal music|Heavy metal]] influenced soundtrack.
-It was later ported to [[Xbox (console)|Microsoft Xbox]] in Japan and North America only (not compatible with [[Xbox 360]]) and [[PlayStation 2|Sony PlayStation 2]] as a stand-alone game in Japan and Europe, and along with ''Metal Slug 4'' as a [[compilation (games)|compilation]] in North America and South Korea. It was also ported to [[Microsoft Windows]] for a Korean release.
+It was later ported to [[Xbox (console)|Microsoft Xbox]] and [[PlayStation 2]] as a stand-alone game, and along with ''Metal Slug 4'' as a [[compilation (games)|compilation]] in North America and South Korea. It was ported to [[Microsoft Windows]] for a Korean release. A port was also released on [[Nintendo Switch]] in 2018.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}
-==Plot==
+==Gameplay==
+[[File:NEOGEO Metal Slug 5.png|thumb|left|Gameplay screenshot showcasing the first boss.]]
-A special disc that contains deep and intricate secrets about the Metal Slug project is stolen by a mysterious group called the Ptolemaic Army, whose speciality lies from within archaeological excavation and espionage. Marco and Tarma of the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force follow in hot pursuit against the group and in the process are joined by Eri and Fio of SPARROWS. Together once more, the quartet investigate the shrouded objective of the Ptolemaic Army, who over time grows more powerful as they are joined by a mysterious masked man and his followers. At the end of the game, the Ptolemaic Army summons a giant demon as the final boss, which after a long battle is forced to leave Earth thanks to the heroes.
+''Metal Slug 5'' is a run and gun video game developed and published by SNK Playmore. It is a 2D side-scrolling action shooter and the fifth main entry in the ''Metal Slug'' series. Players can choose from four playable characters: Marco, Tarma, Eri, or Fio, each tasked with completing five missions while battling numerous enemies.<ref name="Jeuxvideo.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0000/00006607_test.htm|title=Test de Metal Slug 5|language=fr|author=Logan|website=[[Jeuxvideo.com]]|date=2006-05-06}}</ref>
+The game features various vehicles for players to control, including the Slug Mariner submarine, Slug Flyer aircraft, and the newly introduced Slug Gunner robot. Metal Slug 5 introduces gameplay mechanics such as dual-wielding weapons and the ability to slide while shooting. The game supports two-player cooperative play and allows players to replay completed missions.<ref name="Jeuxvideo.com" />
-==Differences from previous games==
-*The player may now perform a slide-dash.
-*"[[Obese|Fat]] mode" is the only remaining modifier, there are no zombies, mummies, aliens or other supernatural creatures, although the final boss is a large demon.
-*Morden's infantry, Morden himself and Allen O'Neil are nowhere to be found in this game; rather, one fights armies of veiled terrorists, special forces, and assorted mecha. As a result, this game lacks much of the sense of humor of its predecessors. However, most of the new enemies are mostly edits of Rebel soldier sprites.
-*With the exception of the first and third levels, the game does not have branching paths.
-*The "Flame shot" has been omitted. According to the Debug level, the Flame Shot is present in the code.
-*The medal system from Metal Slug 4 has been abandoned.
-*Playable characters Trevor and Nadia have been omitted in favor of Eri and Tarma.
-*There are cutscenes at various points throughout the game, rather than one or two at the end, giving the game a hint of progression of plot.
-*A remixed version of "Final Attack" is played whilst facing the final boss.
-*Different enemy masked colors. In the Arcade Version, Masked color purple, but in the Console Version, their masked colors are red.
-==New vehicles and Slugs==
+== Plot ==
+One year after the events of ''[[Metal Slug 4]]'', a special disc that contains deep and intricate secrets about the Metal Slug project is stolen by a mysterious group called the Ptolemaic Army, whose specialty lies from within archaeological excavation and espionage. Marco and Tarma of the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force follow in hot pursuit against the group and in the process are joined by Eri and Fio of SPARROWS. Together once more, the quartet investigate the shrouded objective of the Ptolemaic Army, who over time grows more powerful as they are joined by a mysterious masked man and his followers. At the end of the game, the Ptolemaic Army summons a giant demon as the final boss, which after a long battle is forced to leave Earth thanks to the heroes.
-Only three new vehicles were added, though the Metal Slug, Slug Mariner, and Slug Flyer make a return.
-*The first new vehicle, the Slug Gunner, is the ultimate evolution of the Metal Slug and Level Armor. The Gunner fires a machine gun, a chassis-mounted cannon, and can punch enemies with a close-combat exploding metal spike "cannon". The Gunner can perform a mid-air jump like that of the Level Armor. The Gunner can transform from a walker into a tank, and can move slightly faster in addition to running over [[infantry]]. However, the gunner is slow, takes a while to turn, and only has a 180-degree firing arc (360-degree while in the air).
-*The second new vehicle is the Car Slug or the TIAF 660. This is a car with a 360-degree vulcan  cannon attached. Its secondary fire is an oversized Enemy Chaser. Of particular interest is that the player cannot eject from the vehicle, meaning they die when its destroyed, and will subsequently respawn in a new Car Slug.
-*The Spider Slug is a giant squid-like walker with two legs tethered to the floor and to the ceiling; jumping raises or lowers the cockpit. The Spider Slug is armed with 360-degree firing vulcan cannons, and a [[harpoon]] gun.
 ==Reception==
-{{Empty section|date=December 2014}}
 {{Video game reviews
+|MC = 71 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/metal-slug-4-and-5/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox|title = Metal Slug 4 & 5|website = [[Metacritic]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/metal-slug-4-and-5/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2|title = Metal Slug 4 & 5|website = [[Metacritic]]}}</ref>
-|MC = 71
-|GR = 70.89%/70.47%<ref>http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox/920516-metal-slug-4-and-5/index.html</ref>
+|GR = 70.89%/70.47%<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox/920516-metal-slug-4-and-5/index.html|title=Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/920446-metal-slug-4-and-5/index.html|title = Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic}}</ref>
+|JXV = 10/20 (PS2)<ref name="Jeuxvideo.com" />
 }}
-''Metal Slug 5'' received mixed to positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/metal-slug-4-5 |title=Metal Slug 4 & 5 for PlayStation 2 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |date= |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-slug-4-and-5-review/1900-6124487/ |title=Metal Slug 4 & 5 Review |publisher=GameSpot |date= |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Martin |first=Matt |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_metalslug5_ps2 |title=Metal Slug 5 Review • Reviews • PlayStation 2 • |publisher=Eurogamer.net |date=2006-03-13 |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref> It received very positive scores from players, with an average of 8.1 on GameSpot for the PS2 version and 8.4 for the Arcade version.
+''Metal Slug 5'' received mixed to positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/metal-slug-4-and-5/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=Metal Slug 4 & 5 for PlayStation 2 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |date= |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-slug-4-and-5-review/1900-6124487/ |title=Metal Slug 4 & 5 Review |publisher=GameSpot |date= |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Martin |first=Matt |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_metalslug5_ps2 |title=Metal Slug 5 Review • Reviews • PlayStation 2 • |publisher=Eurogamer.net |date=2006-03-13 |accessdate=2013-11-05}}</ref> It received very positive scores from players, with an average of 8.1 on GameSpot for the PS2 version and 8.4 for the Arcade version.
+{{Clear}}
-==References==
+== Notes ==
-{{Reflist}}
+{{notelist}}
+== References ==
+{{reflist}}
+== External links ==
+* {{Official website|https://www.metalslug10th.com/english/history/series8/index.php}}
+* [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/arcade/917559-metal-slug-5 ''Metal Slug 5''] at [[GameFAQs]]
+* [https://www.giantbomb.com/metal-slug-5/3030-7378/ ''Metal Slug 5''] at [[Giant Bomb]]
+* [https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=12904 ''Metal Slug 5''] at [[Killer List of Videogames]]
+* [https://www.mobygames.com/game/metal-slug-5 ''Metal Slug 5''] at [[MobyGames]]
-==External links==
-*[http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/official/ms5/ms5_top.html ''Metal Slug 5''] at [[SNK Playmore]]
-*{{KLOV game|id=12904}}
-*Metal Slug 5 at [http://neo-geo.com Neo-Geo.com] (review) [http://www.neo-geo.com/reviews/neo-reviews/ms5/metalslug5-1.html 1]
-*[http://www.mobygames.com/game/metal-slug-5 Metal Slug 5 at MobyGames]
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Aggregator	Score
GameRankings	70.89%/70.47%^[4]^[5]
Metacritic	71 ^[2]^[3]

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Compilation	Metal Slug Anthology
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