Neo Geo Pocket Color · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Metal Slug 1st Mission
Certified classic
| System | Neo Geo Pocket Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Ukiyotei |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Metal Slug |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Metal Slug 1st Mission is a shoot 'em up released in 1999 for the Neo Geo Pocket Color, developed by Ukiyotei and published by SNK. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It belongs to the NGPC's earliest wave of games. Other notable NGPC releases from 1999 include Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure and Dark Arms: Beast Buster.
It is part of the Metal Slug series; on the NGPC you can also try Metal Slug 2nd Mission. The series also appears on other systems with Metal Slug (PS1) and Metal Slug 7 (DS).
Metal Slug 1st Mission is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the NGPC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Metal Slug 1st Mission is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Metal Slug 1st Mission cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| End of Level Score Modifier | 0058:?? |
|---|---|
| Infinite Bombs | 2A4E:03 |
| Infinite Energy Tank & Plane | 0288:1C |
| Invincibility | 00CE:10 |
| Infinite Weapons | 2A48:50
2A49:50
2A4A:50
2A4B:50
2A4C:50 |
Metal Slug 1st Mission walkthroughs & guides
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Metal Slug 1st Mission FAQ
When did Metal Slug 1st Mission come out on the NGPC?
Metal Slug 1st Mission was released for the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999.
Who made Metal Slug 1st Mission?
It was developed by Ukiyotei and published by SNK.
Is Metal Slug 1st Mission multiplayer?
No. Metal Slug 1st Mission is a single-player game.
How long does Metal Slug 1st Mission take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Metal Slug 1st Mission typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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