Originally announced almost three years ago for Nintendo Switch and PC, Metal Slug Tactics has today been updated to a complete multi-platform release with PS5 and PS4 versions, and it's releasing towards the end of this year. The news coincides with a fresh gameplay trailer, which you can catch above. A tactical twist on the classic franchise, here you'll be battling across grids rather than side-scrolling.
A press release sets the scene: "Every outing begins by thoughtfully building a squad from Metal Slug’s beloved roster of fighters, each armed with unique loadouts, before clashing with infamous Metal Slug enemies in fights testing intuition and efficiency. Surviving firefights with lower rank foes will lead to pivotal boss battles like the missile-touting warship revealed in today’s trailer; these titan-sized threats stand between Metal Slug Tactics’ heroes and their march into new areas deeper behind enemy lines."
It's then explained how the game is designed to be a "respectful homage" to the classics as well as a new way to celebrate the series. The levels themselves are hand-crafted, but there will be some roguelite elements "pushing fighters to adapt and overcome unpredictable clashes as they master dynamic, strategic combat". Classic series weaponry will be on offer alongside skill trees to work through and perks to utilise. The soundtrack comes from Tee Lopes, best known for his work on Sonic Mania.
Are you happy to hear Metal Slug Tactics will also come to PS5, PS4? Let us know in the comments below.
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It’s good its releasing on PS5 but I’d rather it was a normal Metal Slug game
still looks great! a multiplatform release was likely always in the cards so no surprise there. i hope this relatively unknown developer was up for the task. that said, this is coming from the same publisher as streets of rage 4 and tmnt shredder's revenge so that gives me hope.
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Nice! Been waiting on this one.
Looks like Metal Slug, which is cool, unfortunately the gameplay style isn't something I can get into. I'm sure the soundtrack will be a banger, Tee Lopes also made the TMNT Shredder's Revenge music.
Finally some news! This looks like a must buy, but on a handheld system.
A legendary franchise. I don't mind not having a traditional gameplay and I'm glad they'll release it on ps4.
Mmmm . . . . . . Grids. I'll have 2 please.
They made my wish come true!!
VERY exciting! This series was meant for an isometric tactical game—can’t wait!
Don't care about Metal Slugs, but I like tactics games. Normally medieval ones, but it has a nice art style. Definitely on my radar at least.
Hopefully a GamePass or PSPlus day 1 release.
Looks toight like a tiger.
Why not just do a new original arcade style metal slug game.word up son
I was never into Metal Slug, but always adored the graphics. Now getting that style in a genre I love is pure bliss. And it even makes perfect sense to do it.
I love everything about this. Can't wait!
Looks great...nice to see that they changed it up
This looks fun but i wonder if it's digital only or also have physical release (hopefully not exclusives LRG).
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