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METAL SLUG 3

Side-scrolling arcade shooter with branching stages and co-op missions

SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu · Published by SNK CORPORATION · Released Feb 14, 2014

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 9,186
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 70 in 30 days
Playing now: 17; peak 24h 27
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is METAL SLUG 3?

This 2D run-and-gun game has you shoot through five stages, choose branching routes, and fight large bosses. You can play alone or in local or online co-op, then replay unlocked stages in mission mode.

For you if...

+you like challenging side-scrolling shooting and boss fights
+you enjoy replaying stages to explore different routes
+you want arcade action you can play with a friend

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy campaign rather than arcade replays
−you dislike difficult stages with heavy enemy fire

What players say

90% of 9,186 reviews are positive · 85% of 70 in the last 30 days

Players praise the pixel art, music, branching routes, and co-op play. They often complain about lag and slowdown in this PC version, and some report crashes during multiplayer.

Screenshots and trailer

METAL SLUG 3

METAL SLUG 3 system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows Vista, 7, 8
Processor: Pentium 4 2.4Ghz
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS: Windows Vista, 7, 8
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Unsupported

Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: French, Japanese, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Simplified Chinese.

Tags

1 DLC available.

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