Metal Slug Anthology (2006 Video Game) User Reviews

Don't bother with the arcade versions now.

[CuriosityKilledShawn · 8/10 · 8 November 2007]

The Metal Slug arcade machines are notorious for being unbelievably hard. It's not uncommon to find yourself feeding well over $10 into a machine just to finish the game. Multiply that by 7 and you might come close to even $100 if you are playing with a partner.

Instead, invest your dough in the Metal Slug Anthology. The games are perfect arcade emulations and you get infinite continues. They are still very, very hard and you'll never finish a single level with all of your stats intact, but it's a fun ride nonetheless. Some of the games can be a bit samey and you'll finish them all in about an hour. But for chaotic, button-bashing mayhem with loads of explosions and firepower, you can't go wrong with Metal Slug.

Graphics A Sound B Gameplay B Lasting Appeal B-

Can't put it down!

[Infest0125 · 10/10 · 30 June 2007]

I just got this game and it was worth my 40 bucks... Ever since I since I moved to America, I was trying to find an arcade that had Metal slug as me and my friends loved it more then any game that we ever played despite how little we were allowed to play it since we didn't go to the arcade that much... We also only got the chance to play Metal Slug X and Metal slug 4 and we needed to play the others... This was the perfect time for us to play them all. I can't stop playing this game on my PSP and I can't wait to visit them and show them this game... They will love it and definitely get it for PS2. And next time you need a game for PSP, PS2, or Wii, get this game no matter how much it costs.

Can you handle this much "slug"?

[johnnymacbest · 10/10 · 5 April 2008]

If you can then you're in for one hell of a treat compilation of one of the best arcade games EVER released. All games are arcade perfect with the series's trademark humor and wacky cartoon style (inspired by the German WW2 comic-strip "Sturmtruppen") along with an impressive display of blood, bullets, explosions, and screen filling bosses. The vehicles or "slugs" are one of the best things in the series due to their penchant for allowing more death, destruction, and mayhem throughout the various levels along with various power ups that deal even more damage and carnage. No need to play them in order, just pick one that you loved the most (Metal Slug 3 is the best and my personal favorite) and have a blastin' rip-roaring good time!! And you'll unlock secrets in the game like artwork, soundtracks, etc. Get this compilation now!!! Do it tonight and prepare to "slug it out" with some evil terrorist scum!!!