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Nintendo Entertainment System · Adventure

Metal Slader Glory

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreAdventure
DeveloperHAL Laboratory
PublisherHAL Laboratory
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Metal Slader Glory is an adventure game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by HAL Laboratory.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 29 NES adventure games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

HAL Laboratory also made Kirby's Adventure, Adventures of Lolo and Adventures of Lolo 2 for the NES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Metal Slader Glory is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Metal Slader Glory gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Metal Slader Glory walkthroughs & guides

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Metal Slader Glory FAQ

When did Metal Slader Glory come out on the NES?

Metal Slader Glory was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Metal Slader Glory?

It was developed by HAL Laboratory.

Is Metal Slader Glory multiplayer?

No. Metal Slader Glory is a single-player game.

How long does Metal Slader Glory take to play?

As an adventure game, Metal Slader Glory typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Metal Slader Glory 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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