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|composer = Toshikazu Tanaka
|designer = Kentarou Hayashi<br>Y. Nishikawa<br>dadamusi<br>M. Fujii <small>(character design, ''7'')</small><br>Hirokazu Nishitake<br>Yamashita<br>Shigure<small>(background designer)</small><br>Akio <small>(character design, ''XX'')</small>
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'''''Metal Slug 7'''''<br>
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⚫ '''''Metal Slug XX'''''
'''PlayStation Portable'''<br>{{vgrelease|JP|December 23, 2009|NA|February 23, 2010|EU|June 25, 2010}}
'''PlayStation 4'''<br>{{vgrelease|WW|May 30, 2018}}
'''Xbox Live Arcade'''<br>May 19, 2010<ref>{{cite web|url=http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/game/xbla/english/lineup/msxx.php|title=Metal Slug XX : List of Titles : Xbox Live Arcade (English)|date= May 10, 2010 |publisher=]|accessdate=2010-05-10}}</ref><br>
'''Xbox One Backwards Compatibility'''<br>November 12, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114071429/http://www.xbox.com:80/en-US/xbox-one/backward-compatibility/available-games|title=Xbox One Backwards Compatibility: Available games |date= Nov 12, 2015 |website=www.xbox.com|accessdate=2015-11-14}}</ref>
'''Microsoft Windows'''<br>{{vgrelease|WW|Jan 31, 2019}}
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{{nihongo|'''''Metal Slug 7'''''|メタルスラッグ 7}} is a ] ] developed by ] for the ]. It is the eighth and final title in the main '']'' series. It was announced in the September 2007 issue of '']'' and marks the first game in the main series that would be released without an arcade version. The game was released in ] on July 22, 2008 and North America on November 28, 2008 by ]. {{nihongo foot|'''''Metal Slug 7'''''|メタルスラッグ 7|''Metaru Suraggu 7''||lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a ] ] developed by ] for the ]. It is the seventh title in the main '']'' series. It marks the first game in the main series that would be released without an arcade version. The game was released in 2008 for Japan on July 22 and North America on November 28 by ].

A revised version of the game, titled {{nihongo|'''''Metal Slug XX'''''|メタルスラッグ XX||}}, was released on December 23, ] in Japan and North America on February 23, 2010 by ] for the ]. This version of the game features additional content, including co-op multiplayer and downloadable content. ''Metal Slug XX'' was also released on ] on May 19, 2010 and was made backwards compatible on ] in November 12, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/backward-compatibility/available-games|title=Available games|website=www.xbox.com|access-date=2016-05-14}}</ref>

In January 2019, ''Metal Slug XX'' was released for ] via ].


==Story== ==Story==
Two years following the events of '']'', the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force, the SPARROWS, and the ] are once again on a search for General Morden and his army, this time on a giant island landfill that has been converted into a military fortress, in order to stop his latest ]. After having his newest weapon crushed by the heroes, Morden receives unexpected help when a time portal opens up and high-tech soldiers from the future appear to pledge their support. With their advanced technology, Morden is able to further fortify his base, but the heroes push forward despite the incredible odds. Several years following the events of '']'', '']'', and '']'', the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force, the SPARROWS, and the ] are once again on a search for General Morden and his army, this time on a giant island landfill that has been converted into a military fortress, in order to stop his latest coup d'état. After having his newest weapon crushed by the heroes, Morden receives unexpected help when a time portal opens up and high-tech soldiers from the future appear to pledge their support. With their advanced technology, Morden is able to further fortify his base, but the heroes push forward despite the incredible odds.


At the very end, the heroes are able to destroy the time portal and cut off the Rebel Army's suppliers. Morden escapes in a giant mechanical ] and confronts them over a lake of molten lava. After a long and arduous battle, Morden is defeated and his weapon begins to sink into the lava. The heroes capture Morden and escape via helicopter, but he escapes when the Martians attack the helicopter. The final scene shows the heroes chasing Morden and his men off into the sunset. At the very end, the heroes are able to destroy the time portal and cut off the Rebel Army's suppliers. Morden escapes in a giant mechanical ] and confronts them over a lake of molten lava. After a long and arduous battle, Morden is defeated and his weapon begins to sink into the lava. The heroes capture Morden and escape via helicopter, but he escapes when the Martians attack the helicopter. The final scene shows the heroes chasing Morden and his men off into the sunset.


==Gameplay== ==Gameplay==
There are seven levels and three ]: Beginner, Normal and Hard. ''Metal Slug 7'' uses the ] touchscreen as a map of the level, making it easier for the player to look at the level and where to get ] or captured prisoners. The usual weapons make their return from the series including a new weapon called "Thunder Shot", which fires a homing electric blast to the enemy. New to ''Metal Slug XX'' is downloadable content which includes the addition of Leona Heidern from '']'' series as a playable character. There are seven levels and three ]: Beginner, Normal and Hard. ''Metal Slug 7'' uses the ] touchscreen as a map of the level, making it easier for the player to look at the level and where to get ] or captured prisoners. The usual weapons make their return from the series including a new weapon called "Thunder Shot", which fires a homing electric blast to the enemy.


==Characters== ==Soundtrack==
⚫ The music in the game was composed by Toshikazu Tanaka, following on from his work on '']'', '']'', and '']''.
Similar to '']'', each character has unique gameplay traits.
*''']''' - His default gun inflicts more damage than normal. He can also rapid fire his default gun without mashing the fire button, but this requires him to stand still.
*''']''' - She carries 20 grenades instead of 10 when she starts each life, and can throw them in multiple directions and further. Collecting grenades will increase them by 20 instead of 10.
*''']''' - He takes less damage when driving a Slug and can lock the Vulcan gun in a direction when firing for greater accuracy. In XX, he can also attempt to fix damaged Slugs by kicking them, though this doesn't always work.
*''']''' - She gets 50% more ammunition for weapons and starts every life with a Heavy Machine Gun in her first weapon slot.
*''']''' - His swift melee attack can damage artillery and he can use his Vulcan Punch to rapidly destroy most enemies, but he only gets half the normal ammunition for weapons and grenades. He can survive a single hit, but will die after a second hit. Collecting grenades will increase his grenade supply by 5 instead of 10.
*''']''' - He can use the Super Argentine Backbreaker, a grabbing attack that can throw enemy infantry and also renders him invincible when performing it. Chaining multiple grabs awards greater points each time.
*''']''' (XX version only, via ]) - She gets slightly-increased ammunition for weapons and grenades and extra durability when in Slugs, and can use a special Moon Slasher attack that can damage artillery and block projectiles.


==New slugs== ==''Metal Slug XX''==
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A revised version of ''Metal Slug 7'', titled '''''Metal Slug XX''''',{{efn|Pronounced as '''Metal Slug Double X'''.}} was released on December 23, 2009 in Japan and North America on February 23, 2010 by ] for the ]. This version of the game features additional content, including co-op multiplayer and downloadable content. ''Metal Slug XX'' was released on ] for ] on May 19, 2010;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://game.snk-corp.co.jp/game/xbla/english/lineup/msxx.php|title=Metal Slug XX|website=]|accessdate=April 22, 2022|archive-date=March 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308210558/http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/game/xbla/english/lineup/msxx.php|url-status=live}}</ref> it was made backwards compatible on ] on November 12, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/backward-compatibility/available-games|title=Xbox One Backwards Compatibility: Available games|website=Xbox.com|publisher=]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114071429/http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/backward-compatibility/available-games|archivedate=November 14, 2015|url-status=dead|accessdate=November 14, 2015}}</ref> The ] version came worldwide in May 2018. ''Metal Slug XX'' was released for ] via ] in January 2019.
*'''Slug Truck''': A ]-like machine that works similar to the Metal Slug, except that a cannon must be connected to the unit to access its secondary weapon. You can have up to four cannons connected, and they have unlimited ammo, but they are destroyed with a single shot.
*'''Slug Gigant''': The Slug Gigant is a giant robot that is capable of massive firepower. Pressing the secondary fire button fires its wave cannon, which neutralizes enemy fire, and throws a punch with its claws. Aiming its gun all the way down causes it to claw enemies on the ground. However, its primary weapon is the standard Vulcan. It has more health than most slugs, and if it is destroyed, the player loses a life and respawns in a new Slug Gigant. Because of this invincibility, it will survive to fight the boss of the level it is in.
*'''Slug Armor''': Has both vulcan and cannon. Can slide at high speed by holding D-pad down and a direction. Referred to in the manual as the ].

==Soundtrack==
⚫ The music in the game was composed by Toshikazu Tanaka, following on from his work on '']'', '']'', and '']''.


==Reception== ==Reception==
{{Video game reviews {{Video game reviews
| DS = true
| GR = DS: 72%<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerankings.com/ds/943389-metal-slug-7/index.html |title=Metal Slug 7 for DS |website=] |publisher=] |accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref><br />PSP: 69%<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerankings.com/psp/976799-metal-slug-xx/index.html |title=Metal Slug XX for PSP |website=] |publisher=] |accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref>
| PSP = true
| MC = DS: 70/100<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/metal-slug-7 |title=Metal Slug 7 for DS Reviews |website=] |publisher=] |accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref><br />PSP: 67/100<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/metal-slug-xx |title=Metal Slug XX for PSP Reviews |website=] |publisher=] |accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref><br />X360: 61/100<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/metal-slug-xx |title=Metal Slug XX for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=] |publisher=] |accessdate=July 3, 2018}}</ref>
| 1UP = B- | X360 = true
| Fam = 28/40 | na = true
| MC_DS = 70/100<ref name=MCDS>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/metal-slug-7/critic-reviews/?platform=ds|title=Metal Slug 7 for DS Reviews|website=]|publisher=]|accessdate=July 3, 2018|archive-date=August 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821184524/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/metal-slug-7|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GSpot = 7.5
| MC_PSP = 67/100<ref name=MCPSP>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/metal-slug-xx/critic-reviews/?platform=psp|title=Metal Slug XX for PSP Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Red Ventures|accessdate=July 3, 2018|archive-date=July 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719175947/http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/metal-slug-xx|url-status=live}}</ref>
| rev1 = ]
| rev1Score = 6.0/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamingunion.net/reviews/metal-slug-xx--187.html|title=Metal Slug XX Review|date=March 15, 2010 |publisher=]|accessdate=2010-03-15}}</ref> | MC_X360 = 61/100<ref name=MCX360>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/metal-slug-xx/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360|title=Metal Slug XX for Xbox 360 Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Red Ventures|accessdate=July 3, 2018|archive-date=April 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428143140/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/metal-slug-xx|url-status=live}}</ref>
| 1UP_DS = B−<ref>{{cite web|last=Barnholt|first=Ray|date=November 13, 2008|url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/metal-slug-7|title=Metal Slug 7 Review|website=]|publisher=]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160612184659/http://www.1up.com/reviews/metal-slug-7|archivedate=June 12, 2016|url-status=dead|accessdate=April 23, 2022}}</ref>
| Edge_DS = 6/10<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Edge staff|title=Metal Slug 7 |magazine=]|publisher=]|issue=193|date=October 2008|page=102}}</ref>
| EuroG_DS = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Parkin|first=Simon|date=March 4, 2009|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/metal-slug-7-review|title=Metal Slug 7|website=]|publisher=]|accessdate=April 22, 2022|archive-date=April 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422232400/https://www.eurogamer.net/metal-slug-7-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
| EuroG_X360 = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Reed|first=Kristan|date=July 15, 2010|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/download-games-roundup-remake-special-review?page=2|title=Download Games Roundup: Remake Special (Page 2)|website=Eurogamer|publisher=Gamer Network|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121062708/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/download-games-roundup-remake-special-review?page=2|archivedate=January 21, 2014|url-status=live|accessdate=April 22, 2022}}</ref>
| Fam_DS = 28/40<ref name=FamDS>{{cite web|last=Klein|first=Kevin|year=2008|url=https://purenintendo.com/famitsu-review-scores-16/|title=Famitsu - review scores|website=]|publisher=Pure Media, LLC|accessdate=April 22, 2022}}</ref>
| Fam_PSP = 29/40<ref name=FamPSP>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=7777&redirect=no|title=メタルスラッグXX |language=ja|magazine=]|publisher=]|accessdate=April 22, 2022}}</ref>
| GI_PSP = 6.75/10<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Vore|first=Bryan|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/metal_slug_xx/b/psp/archive/2010/02/23/review-co-op-cant-fix-everything.aspx|title=Metal Slug XX Review (PSP)|magazine=]|publisher=]|issue=204|date=April 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100226102649/http://gameinformer.com/games/metal_slug_xx/b/psp/archive/2010/02/23/review-co-op-cant-fix-everything.aspx|archive-date=February 26, 2010|url-status=dead|access-date=April 22, 2022}}</ref>
| GamePro_PSP = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Herring|first=Will|date=March 16, 2010|url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/214438/metal-slug-xx/|title=Metal Slug XX (PSP)|magazine=]|publisher=GamePro Media|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910155306/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/214438/metal-slug-xx/|archivedate=September 10, 2011|url-status=dead|accessdate=April 23, 2022}}</ref>
| GameRev_DS = 3/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Card|first=Ben|date=December 5, 2008|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/42412-metal-slug-7-review|title=Metal Slug 7 Review|website=]|publisher=]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001215039/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/metal-slug-7|archivedate=October 1, 2015|url-status=live|accessdate=April 22, 2022}}</ref>
| GSpot_DS = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Todd|first=Brett|date=December 16, 2008|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-slug-7-review/1900-6202394/|title=Metal Slug 7 Review|website=]|publisher=Red Ventures|accessdate=April 22, 2022|archive-date=April 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422232401/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-slug-7-review/1900-6202394/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GSpot_X360 = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Todd|first=Brett|date=May 27, 2010|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-slug-xx-review/1900-6264089/|title=Metal Slug XX Review (X360)|website=GameSpot|publisher=Red Ventures|accessdate=April 22, 2022|archive-date=April 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422232400/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-slug-xx-review/1900-6264089/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| GameZone_DS = 7.6/10<ref>{{cite web|author=Aceinet|date=November 26, 2008|url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/metal_slug_7_nds_review/|title=METAL SLUG 7 - NDS - Review|website=GameZone|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081220033603/http://nds.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r33820.htm|archivedate=December 20, 2008|url-status=live|accessdate=April 22, 2022}}</ref>
| GameZone_PSP = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Hopper|first=Steven|date=March 18, 2010|url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/metal_slug_xx_review/|title=Metal Slug XX |website=GameZone|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323000736/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r39680.htm|archivedate=March 23, 2010|url-status=live|accessdate=April 22, 2022}}</ref>
| IGN_DS = 7/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Bozon|first=Mark|date=November 13, 2008|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/11/13/metal-slug-7-review|title=Metal Slug 7 Review|website=]|publisher=Ziff Davis|accessdate=November 11, 2021|archive-date=November 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111231311/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/11/13/metal-slug-7-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
| IGN_X360 = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Buchanan|first=Levi|date=May 20, 2010|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/20/metal-slug-xx-review|title=Metal Slug XX Review (X360)|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|accessdate=April 22, 2022|archive-date=April 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422232401/https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/20/metal-slug-xx-review|url-status=live}}</ref>
| NP_DS = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Metal Slug 7|magazine=]|publisher=]|volume=236|date=Christmas 2008|page=80}}</ref>
| OXM_X360 = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Metal Slug XX|magazine=]|publisher=Future US|date=August 2010|page=79}}</ref>
| PG_DS = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Erickson|first=Tracy|date=December 4, 2008|url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/metal-slug-7/metal-slug-7/|title=Metal Slug 7 (DS) |website=]|publisher=Steel Media Ltd|accessdate=November 11, 2021|archive-date=November 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111225908/https://www.pocketgamer.com/metal-slug-7/metal-slug-7/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| PSM_PSP = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Review: Metal Slug XX|magazine=]|publisher=Future plc|issue=31|date=April 2010|page=79}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''Teletext Gamecentral''
| rev1_DS = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Hargreaves|first=Roger|date=February 2009|url=http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/080965662d53f8a12e26fbbd8948bb20/Metal%2BSlug%2B7%2B%28DS%29.aspx|title=Metal Slug 7 (DS)|website=Teletext Gamecentral|publisher=]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101205141803/http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/080965662d53f8a12e26fbbd8948bb20/Metal+Slug+7+(DS).aspx|archivedate=December 5, 2010|url-status=dead|accessdate=April 22, 2022}}</ref>
| rev1_X360 = 6/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Hargreaves|first=Roger|date=May 2010|url=http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/dcb4998d179e855fe63cacf9849558ce/Metal%2BSlug%2BXX%2B%28360%29.aspx|title=Metal Slug XX (360)|website=Teletext Gamecentral|publisher=Teletext Ltd.|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100523044742/http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/dcb4998d179e855fe63cacf9849558ce/Metal+Slug+XX+(360).aspx|archivedate=May 23, 2010|url-status=dead|accessdate=April 22, 2022}}</ref>
}} }}


''Metal Slug 7'' and the PSP and Xbox 360 versions received "mixed or average reviews" according to the ] website ].<ref name=MCDS/><ref name=MCPSP/><ref name=MCX360/> In Japan, '']'' gave it a score of two sevens, one eight, and one six for the original ''Metal Slug 7'',<ref name=FamDS/> and 29 out of 40 for the PSP version of ''Metal Slug XX''.<ref name=FamPSP/>
''Metal Slug 7'' received mixed to positive reviews.


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GameZone's Steven Hopper gave the PSP version a 7 out of 10, saying "If you are a hardcore Metal Slug fan (and there are many out there) then this is a good portable fix. It controls well and offers up plenty of action. The campaign is super-short (clocking in at a little under an hour from start to finish), but this is a game that is meant to be played over and over again. Just don’t expect much in the way of innovation."


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2008 video game
Metal Slug 7
Nintendo DS Cover art
Developer(s)Noise Factory
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Nobuhisa Shinoda
Producer(s)Keiko Iju
Artist(s)TONKO
SeriesMetal Slug
Platform(s)Nintendo DS
Release
  • JP: July 22, 2008
  • NA: November 28, 2008
  • EU: February 27, 2009
  • AU: October 29, 2009
Genre(s)Run and gun
Mode(s)Single-player

Metal Slug 7 is a run and gun video game developed by SNK Playmore for the Nintendo DS. It is the seventh title in the main Metal Slug series. It marks the first game in the main series that would be released without an arcade version. The game was released in 2008 for Japan on July 22 and North America on November 28 by Ignition Entertainment.

Story

Several years following the events of Metal Slug 4, 5, and 3D, the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force, the SPARROWS, and the Ikari Warriors are once again on a search for General Morden and his army, this time on a giant island landfill that has been converted into a military fortress, in order to stop his latest coup d'état. After having his newest weapon crushed by the heroes, Morden receives unexpected help when a time portal opens up and high-tech soldiers from the future appear to pledge their support. With their advanced technology, Morden is able to further fortify his base, but the heroes push forward despite the incredible odds.

At the very end, the heroes are able to destroy the time portal and cut off the Rebel Army's suppliers. Morden escapes in a giant mechanical Kraken and confronts them over a lake of molten lava. After a long and arduous battle, Morden is defeated and his weapon begins to sink into the lava. The heroes capture Morden and escape via helicopter, but he escapes when the Martians attack the helicopter. The final scene shows the heroes chasing Morden and his men off into the sunset.

Gameplay

There are seven levels and three difficulties: Beginner, Normal and Hard. Metal Slug 7 uses the Nintendo DS touchscreen as a map of the level, making it easier for the player to look at the level and where to get power ups or captured prisoners. The usual weapons make their return from the series including a new weapon called "Thunder Shot", which fires a homing electric blast to the enemy.

Soundtrack

The music in the game was composed by Toshikazu Tanaka, following on from his work on Metal Slug 4, Metal Slug 5, and Metal Slug 3D.

Metal Slug XX

2009 video game
Metal Slug XX
Developer(s)SNK Playmore
Publisher(s)PSP
Xbox 360
SNK Playmore
PlayStation 4/Windows
SNK Corporation
SeriesMetal Slug
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows
ReleasePSP
  • JP: December 23, 2009
  • NA: February 23, 2010
  • EU: June 25, 2010
Xbox 360
May 19, 2010
PlayStation 4
  • NA: May 29, 2018
  • PAL: May 30, 2018
  • JP: May 31, 2018
Windows
January 31, 2019
Genre(s)Run and gun
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

A revised version of Metal Slug 7, titled Metal Slug XX, was released on December 23, 2009 in Japan and North America on February 23, 2010 by Atlus USA for the PlayStation Portable. This version of the game features additional content, including co-op multiplayer and downloadable content. Metal Slug XX was released on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 on May 19, 2010; it was made backwards compatible on Xbox One on November 12, 2015. The PlayStation 4 version came worldwide in May 2018. Metal Slug XX was released for Microsoft Windows via Steam in January 2019.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
DSPSPXbox 360
Metacritic70/10067/10061/100
Review scores
PublicationScore
DSPSPXbox 360
1Up.comB−N/AN/A
Edge6/10N/AN/A
Eurogamer7/10N/A6/10
Famitsu28/4029/40N/A
Game InformerN/A6.75/10N/A
GameProN/AN/A
GameRevolution3/10N/AN/A
GameSpot7.5/10N/A6/10
GameZone7.6/107/10N/A
IGN7/10N/A6.5/10
Nintendo Power7.5/10N/AN/A
Official Xbox Magazine (US)N/AN/A7/10
Pocket GamerN/AN/A
PlayStation: The Official MagazineN/AN/A
Teletext Gamecentral6/10N/A6/10

Metal Slug 7 and the PSP and Xbox 360 versions received "mixed or average reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of two sevens, one eight, and one six for the original Metal Slug 7, and 29 out of 40 for the PSP version of Metal Slug XX.

Notes

  1. With assistance from Digital Hearts.
  2. Japanese: メタルスラッグ 7, Hepburn: Metaru Suraggu 7
  3. Pronounced as Metal Slug Double X.

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