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Neo Geo · Shoot 'em Up
Metal Slug 4
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Neo Geo |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Mega Enterprise |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Metal Slug |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Mega Enterprise and published by SNK, Metal Slug 4 arrived on the Neo Geo as a shoot 'em up.
Among the 16 Neo Geo shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Metal Slug series; on the Neo Geo you can also try Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2 and Metal Slug 3. The series also appears on other systems with Metal Slug (PS1) and Metal Slug 7 (DS).
Metal Slug 4 supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the Neo Geo's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Metal Slug 4 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 4 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Neo Geo games today
Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.
Metal Slug 4 FAQ
Who made Metal Slug 4?
It was developed by Mega Enterprise and published by SNK.
Is Metal Slug 4 multiplayer?
Yes. Metal Slug 4 supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Metal Slug 4 take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Metal Slug 4 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.
Read more about Metal Slug 4 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.