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{{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.{{fact|date=June 2023}}
{{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}}


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.{{fact|date=June 2023}}
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}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:NEOGEO Metal Slug 5.png|thumb|left|Gameplay screenshot showcasing the first boss.]]
[[File:NEOGEO Metal Slug 5.png|thumb|left|Gameplay screenshot showcasing the first boss.]]
''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|lang=fr|author=Logan|website=[[Jeuxvideo.com]]|date=2006-05-06}}</ref>
''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" />
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" />
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''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.
''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.
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==

Latest revision as of 20:40, 22 October 2024

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
SeriesMetal Slug
Platform(s)
Arcade
Release
  • 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
    Nintendo Switch
    • WW: 13 December 2018
    Xbox One
    • WW: 13 December 2018
Genre(s)Run and gun
Mode(s)
Arcade systemNeo Geo MVS

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

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Gameplay screenshot showcasing the first boss.

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

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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

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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

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

References

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