Binding: Video Game
Brand: Atari
EAN: 5050053017727
Label: Atari
Manufacturer: Atari
Manufacturer Maximum Age: 216 months
Manufacturer Minimum Age: 132 months
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Publisher: Atari
Release Date: March 30, 2007
Studio: Atari

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
Now that almost any old console or arcade machine can easily be emulated retro gaming has become bigger business than ever. Nowhere else is that more true than with Neo-Geo games, arcade and home console titles whose 2D graphical prowess were matched only by their price (which is why only the hardcore know about them). Now though everyone can experience the classic games of old, including the entire Metal Slug series - one of the finest side-scrolling shooters of all time. This compilation includes all seven of the core games, including the brand new Metal Slug 6 and Metal Slug X. If you've never played a Metal Slug game before it's functionally similar to games like Contra/Gryzor as you trundle from left to right across the screen perforating with extreme prejudice anyone that comes your way (usually Nazi stand-ins or aliens).

Although Metal Slug's set-up is both simplistic and unoriginal it's the execution that makes it shine. Weapon upgrades include everything from a lighting bolt shooting cloud to a machine-gun equipped monkey helper, as well as the eponymous metal slugs: heavily armed vehicles ranging from tanks to helicopters, jet planes, submarines, ostriches and elephants. The attention to detail in the animation is incredible, helped by the game's wicked sense of black humour. However, although all the games are essentially arcade perfect not all of them are as well regarded as each other (particularly numbers 4 and 5) and the controls aren't necessarily well suited to either the Wii or PSP - although the former includes a lot of bizarre alternative motion control options. In the end though the only real flaw is the extra loading pauses throughout the games, but if you can ignore that this is an excellent celebration of one of 2D gaming's greatest bastions.
HARRISON DENT




Rating: - Don't bother with the arcade versions now
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, ... Read More

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Rating: - Great acrade shooting
this game really is great fun. its simple button bashing at its best. you get 7 games all with there own wacky storylines and you get to play them muiltplayer 2! the only problem with this game is that its to short, but the games do have great replay value. another must have for the wii.

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Rating: - Really good fun- plus you can use a gamecube controller!
Well, i was unsure about this game when i got it, but it is really, really, good fun. The basic formula is a 2D action game, which has excellent controls plus over 6 control types! It's really good fun playing all 7 games, especially with a friend, and should be a welcome addition to any wii owners collection.

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Rating: - What you need!
This is an excellent game for the Nintendo Wii! There are 7 games in total and non of them disappoint! They are all extremely fun to play and the controls for each game are great, depending on what you choose as your controls as you can use gamecube controller, wiimote with nunchunk, or just the wiimote on its own or the nunchunk on its own and have the choice to have the buttons used to do different functions, but from what I have used they are smooth and easy to get into. The graphics are good and ... Read More

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Rating: - ven Games in One - Side Scrolling Bliss
Metal Slug Anthology provides Metal Slugs 1, 2, X, 3, 4, 5 and 6 all in one package. There are a few extras as well, including artwork and text interviews.

This includes every Metal Slug game made, and includes the brand new, never seen Metal Slug 6. In Metal Slug 6, the enemies of the old games join forces with you against a new, nasty enemy. You also get new characters - the Ikari Warriors Clark and Ralf from the Kingdom Fighter game.

There are varying levels of difficulty, ... Read More

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