Fit check
Is METAL SLUG X worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of 2D run-and-gun games who want a fixed six-mission arcade campaign
- Players seeking online cooperative shooting with a friend
- Arcade action fans who enjoy replaying stages and comparing scores
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign with extensive progression may find the six-mission structure limited
- Those looking for slow exploration or complex role-playing systems may find the direct run-and-gun format repetitive
- Players using Windows XP cannot run the game
Our take on METAL SLUG X
Its defining structure is a six-mission arcade campaign paired with stage selection, allowing individual missions to be replayed after unlocking them rather than presenting one uninterrupted progression path.
What is METAL SLUG X?
METAL SLUG X is a 2D run-and-gun action shooter with an arcade campaign covering six missions and a new coup attempt by General Morden.
Mission Mode allows unlocked stages to be replayed individually for practice or cooperative play. Online co-op connects players through Steam to clear missions together. Control, language, display, and sound options can be configured. Leaderboards show scores and rankings for competition with other players. The game uses pixel-based visuals and direct controls, and is available on Steam. It does not run on Windows XP.
How METAL SLUG X plays
- 01Six-Mission Campaign
- The arcade-style main route follows six missions across a battlefield conflict involving General Morden.
- 02Stage Replay
- Unlocked missions can be selected individually for practice or repeated play.
- 03Online Cooperative Play
- Steam connectivity allows distant players to complete missions together.
- 04Score Leaderboards
- Players can view their standing and score while competing internationally.
METAL SLUG X compared to similar games
METAL SLUG X presents a six-mission 2D run-and-gun campaign with selectable unlocked stages and Steam online co-op. Abyssus instead uses multiplayer shooting in a roguelite structure, with hand-built levels and weapons that can be refitted with ancient technologies.
METAL SLUG X: platforms & release
Is METAL SLUG X worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of 2D run-and-gun games who want a fixed six-mission arcade campaign. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign with extensive progression may find the six-mission structure limited.
Where can I download METAL SLUG X?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens METAL SLUG X's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is METAL SLUG X on?
Windows only.
