Metal Slug 1st Mission is a run and gun video game developed by Ukiyotei and published by SNK. It was released in Japan in 1999 for the Neo Geo Pocket Color and in Europe in 2000.
In 2021, the game was re-released together with its sequel, Metal Slug 2nd Mission, both as part of Metal Slug 1st & 2nd Mission Double Pack on Nintendo Switch and as part of Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 for Nintendo Switch and PC Steam.
Gameplay
Metal Slug 1st Mission plays similarly to other Metal Slug games, but has toned down graphics for the Neo Geo Pocket Color hardware. Notably, grenades are thrown by pressing the option button to switch, then fire. This was changed in the sequel. When the game is completed once, another character becomes playable. There are five different difficulty levels: kids, easy, normal, hard, and very hard.
References
External links
- Metal Slug 1st Mission at MobyGames
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Metal Slug 1st Mission caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. The visionary approach of developer Ukiyotei, combined with the expertise of publisher SNK, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Run and gun genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. If you're looking for an absorbing world and satisfying mechanics that pull you right in, this game might be exactly what you've been searching for.