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Yup. That's definitely Metal Slug. Not that there's anything wrong with that. It's one of those games where, so long as they don't muck about too much with the core gameplay, I'm perfectly happy to go along for the ride.

By the same token, it doesn't exactly get me pumped either. I know I'll play it because I play all of them but can you really proclaim it as "The Ultimate Game" when it looks exactly like the last one?

What do you guys think? Are you excited for this when it comes out in November?


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wilbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 08:17
wilbo
ive been playing the japanese version for a while
and it does keep up with its metal slug difficulty
but its seriously an awesome game
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 08:37
Y0j1mb0
Change the name of Metal Slug to Madden and you've got yourself your next write up with no work.
tkyy's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 08:41
tkyy
Why wait for the US version when the EU version is already out?
Tyrian3's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 08:46
Tyrian3
Well Metal Slug has always been pretty much the same, but in the end is still fun! The formula still works but the series would definitely need some freshness.
Niero's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 09:04
Niero
Meh. Did they add anything new?
Irvine_frost's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 09:17
Irvine_frost
i've already beat it. it's not that difficult, they even let you restart from the last stage, like in space invaders extreme.

the games is fun but the lack of multiplayer, just suck balls
Hitogoroshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 09:31
Hitogoroshi
As long as there are new vehiclese and new weapons I'll be happy.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 09:38
s0lesurviv0r
Since they added Ralf and Clark from KOF, I think it would be neat to add Leona and give her hand to hand attacks kinda like Noitu Love 2. But, I'll always love Metal Slug.
Cataract's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 09:47
Cataract
I've also been playing the Japanese one, and it's honestly my favorite one out of the entire series. It keeps up the difficulty, introduces new weapons, and is just amazingly fun. It's worth it.
Peronthious's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 09:48
Peronthious
Eh, the pervading opinion I'm hearing is that it's good, but more or less just an MS6 rehash. I'm sure it'll be good old fun, but it'd be nice to have something new.
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 10:05
The-Excel
I don't know about this. The lack of multiplayer is going to be a huge strike against it here. I mean, if Contra 4 can pull it off there's no reason this game can't.
NukaCola's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 10:18
NukaCola
There's no multiplayer? WOW, that's so stupid.
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 10:22
Justice
They changed the forumla for Metal Slug 3-D and that was a horrible flop, so it's best they stuck with the 2-D format.
Peteru's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 10:27
Peteru
Anyone has soundtrack to all Metal Slugs?
Every torrent with it is dead, and on eBay I've seen an offer of reselling original discs + album for ... 200$.

It's great soundtrack, shame it's not accessible.
Endstiem's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 10:27
Endstiem
I still remember using the 'fishing line' trick to beat the first Metal Slug on the arcades when I was younger...

Ah, juveline crime... oh so great...
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 11:03
MechaMonkey
And a resounding "Meh" was heard throughout the land.
Crumpet Lips's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 11:11
Crumpet Lips
Metal Slug 7 is pretty slick. Played it a while ago. Will be purchasing (I don't want the japanese copy)
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 11:47
king3vbo
Metal Slug 7 is fucking awesome. I've been playing it almost every day now
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 12:07
TrailerParkJesus
if they release it on XBLA, I might give it try
mikeyed's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 12:23
mikeyed
I want to play it even though they screwed up the last collection with unlimited lives. However, I would like to see the series experiment with an RPG or Strategy game.
mrplow8's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 12:57
mrplow8
I like Metal Slug, but I already have Metal Slug Anthology on both PSP and Wii. You know what would make Metal Slug 7 stand out from the rest? If they added some sort of online co-op or something that the others didn't have.

Or at least have online leaderboards, so you can compete for the high score.
CaptainBlue's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 13:16
CaptainBlue
How is Mega Man 9 any different?
Edarios's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/05/2008 13:45
Edarios
^ trudat
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