To top things off, SNK even switched the times of day, giving you the opportunity to experience levels at dusk, twilight and sunset.īeyond that, it's the classic Metal Slug formula. On top of that, you can expect three new weapons added to the Metal Slug arsenal, those being the Iron Lizard, Drop Shot and Enemy Chaser, all of which do a fine job complimenting the reliable Heavy Machine Gun, Rocket Launcher (more like 'Lowncher'), Shotgun and other dangerous toys. That being the case, you'll square off against foot soldiers, mummies and bosses at different points within the game. With X, SNK not only increased the number of enemies, but also changed their positions. Whether or not you'll feel like spending another $3.99 depends on how big a fan you are. As such, both games share similar bad guys, levels and the same four playable characters, but a few unique features help make this revamped edition stand out. SNK released X as an apology of sorts in 1999, largely because performance issues plagued Metal Slug 2. If you played Metal Slug 2 for iOS and Android last month, Metal Slug X will seem familiar for good reason.
