Metal Slug 7 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action

Metal Slug 7

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreAction
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesMetal Slug
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 13

Developed by SNK, Metal Slug 7 arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as an action game.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Among the 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

It is part of the Metal Slug series. The series also appears on other systems with Metal Slug (PS1) and Metal Slug Advance (GBA). SNK also made Doki Doki Majo Shinpan!, Doki Doki Majo Shinpan 2 Duo and Doki Majo Plus for the DS.

Metal Slug 7 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Metal Slug 7 is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Metal Slug 7 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Metal Slug 7 cheats & codes

51 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Invincible220F7C78 0000005F
99x Prisoners Rescued2224353A 00000063
All Levels Unlocked220F4AE8 00000007
Infinite Lives220F7EF7 00000063
Infinite Cannon22243612 00000063
Infinite Grenade220F7CB1 00000063

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Metal Slug 7 walkthroughs & guides

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Metal Slug 7 FAQ

When did Metal Slug 7 come out on the DS?

Metal Slug 7 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Metal Slug 7?

It was developed by SNK.

Is Metal Slug 7 multiplayer?

Yes. Metal Slug 7 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Metal Slug 7 take to play?

As an action game, Metal Slug 7 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Metal Slug 7 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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