Overview
Version Overview
Get ready for the intense action of Metal Slug X, Neo Geo's explosive, side-scrolling arcade shooter. Team up to take down aliens, tanks, and hordes of enemies. Experience the legendary run n' gun classic!
Get ready for the intense action of Metal Slug X, Neo Geo's explosive, side-scrolling arcade shooter. Team up to take down aliens, tanks, and hordes of enemies. Experience the legendary run n' gun classic!
What Makes It Work
Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500) stands out through screen awareness, precise movement, and score discipline.
- Safe start: Move in small corrections instead of sweeping across the whole screen.
- Replay value: Save heavy attacks or bombs for crowded moments and boss phases.
- First run: Learn where enemies enter before trying to chase every pickup.
- Safe start: Move in small corrections instead of sweeping across the whole screen.
- Replay value: Save heavy attacks or bombs for crowded moments and boss phases.
Player Notes
Move in small corrections instead of sweeping across the whole screen.
- Safe start: Move in small corrections instead of sweeping across the whole screen.
- Replay value: Save heavy attacks or bombs for crowded moments and boss phases.
- First run: Learn where enemies enter before trying to chase every pickup.
Technical Context
Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500) is cataloged as a Classic Arcade entry. Title markers such as NGM-2500, NGH-2500 help separate this Classic Arcade entry from nearby regional or build variants. The current tags are Metal Slug, Run and Gun, Co-op, Neo Geo, Classic Arcade, which help group the page with similar games without relying on a single generic label.
Version FAQ
What’s the main difference between Metal Slug X and Metal Slug 2?
Metal Slug X is an enhanced remake with redesigned levels, a new color palette, additional weapons, more enemy density, and reduced slowdown, making it a smoother, harder-hitting action game.
How many players can play cooperatively?
The game supports two-player simultaneous co-op, allowing you and a friend to team up and blast through the entire campaign together.
What should I do with the prisoners (POWs) I find?
Freeing POWs earns significant bonus points and often grants special items; to receive their reward, simply free them by touching their cell as you pass by.