For a younger audience, the name “Metal Slug” probably doesn’t mean much, but for 1996 veterans, the title is synonymous with an arcade masterpiece, with its beautiful pixel graphics and impressive action sequences. Now the series is finally returning after several years of absence, in which previous installments had emphasized skill and ability. "Run & Gun moments"and in Metal Slug Tactics it offers a more systematic and strategic game mode that requires the brain to work harder than your reflexes.
He Gender change has made a number of interesting additions possible, but not at the expense of the original material. Almost everything works here and it feels like a Metal Slug adventure in every sense of the word, even if the gameplay has changed. Moving from pure action to strategy should mean the pace slows down significantly, but developer Leikir Studio has found a way to deliver speed in the form of constant activity and movement. You are constantly rewarded for moving your soldiers around the battlefield, and standing still while defending a position often leads to vulnerability and poor defense. As you move from round to round, you gain different points, making it easier for you to dodge incoming attacks while also performing special attacks that significantly increase your combat power.
The system is exciting and innovative compared to many other similar titles, and the entire experience is designed to keep the pace fast and allow you to act aggressively. In the war against rebels, monsters and natives, you are always outnumbered and have to control a maximum of three fighters against a horde of enemies approaching from the other side. However, your fighters can bounce off each other using something called “ricochet.” "synchronization" And this system allows you to quickly inflict enormous damage on the approaching enemy line. If you launch an attack while one (or both) of your other soldiers are within firing range, they will support you. By positioning your fighters so that they can constantly accompany each other in their attacks, you will discover the key to success.
However, calling Metal Slug Tactics a pure strategy game is not entirely correct. In addition to the tactical aspect, there are many more Elemento’s roguelike which aim to keep the game alive longer and reward more plays. When you start a call "Carrera"You can choose which missions you want to complete in a specific area and be rewarded with experience points that make your characters stronger. However, these strongholds only last for a specific round and it’s important to develop your fighters while collecting money to buy better equipment and weapons so you can progress. You should also keep in mind that as you progress, you may need more ammunition. So plan your progress accordingly. Each hero has a special weapon (be it a howitzer, a machine gun, a grenade launcher, etc.) and you can only use it if you have enough resources. If you want to use your strongest weapons, sometimes taking a detour to replenish your supplies can be the best tactic.
In roguelike games there are usually a lot of random parameters that are inserted from time to time, but in Metal Slug Tactics you can repeat the same mission with the same conditions countless times. In my opinion, I see both advantages and disadvantages in this approach. For example, I’m learning to deal with different levels and situations and getting smarter with each round, but at the same time that unpredictable and unpredictable component is missing, which means that the game sometimes lacks the surprise factor after several hours on the field.
However, in terms of presentation, “Tactics” lives up to its series name. There are wonderful pixel graphics full of charm and personality, and everything from the characters to the objects and environments look carefully handcrafted and full of details that are worth a look. Even the music offers a clearly acceptable quality, and although rock music isn’t really typical of the soundtrack, I found myself bobbing both my head and my feet as I gave new orders to my troops.
Everything Metal Slug Tactics offers is of a high standard and it is very difficult to point out weak points as most of it exudes quality and class. The components themselves may not reach the top of the absolute rating scale, but this is a title crafted with care for the source material and a desire to stand out from the crowd from the first moment to the last.
Ultimately, Metal Slug Tactics is a wonderful little side effect to an otherwise very dark series of games. With its fast pace and quirky gameplay, it offers something new to veterans of the genre while also offering something fun to newcomers. The experience is challenging but addictive, and you’ll often want to play another round, if only to see the beautiful animations or hear the fantastic music. If you already like the series it’s a must read, but if you’re new to Metal Slug I recommend you give it a chance. It’s not a masterpiece by any means, but Metal Slug Tactics is a really entertaining game. What more could you want?
