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Metal Marines
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Metal Marines is a strategy game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Namco.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 52 SNES strategy games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Namco also made Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, Cosmo Gang the Video and Sky Mission for the SNES.
Metal Marines is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Metal Marines is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Metal Marines cheats & codes
27 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Instant-Maximum Energy | DD29-64DD |
|---|---|
| Instant-Maximum War Funds | DD24-6D6D |
| Enemy Always Has 0 Energy | BA2F-6F6D |
| Enemy Always Has 0 War Funds | BA20-67DD |
| All Buildings Built/Upgraded Work As I.C.B.M.s | CB63-07AC
066E-0DDC |
Metal Marines walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Metal Marines FAQ
When did Metal Marines come out on the SNES?
Metal Marines was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Metal Marines?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Metal Marines multiplayer?
No. Metal Marines is a single-player game.
How long does Metal Marines take to play?
As a strategy game, Metal Marines 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 Marines 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.