They may as well call it Metal SAG now. Nothing but titty monsters.

>>387299126
>dude ports, mobile games and Pachinko lmao
At least make a fucking VN or something if your shooting that low

>>387299126
>Nothing but titty monsters.
Glorious.

>>387299126
therre's a new metal slug?

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>>387299126
it rly doesn't matter


even if they added anything besides bikinis it rly doesn't matter

>>387300792
Only mobile phone trash with no real gameplay

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>>387300795
*bikinis and recolors
excuse me

>>387301161
Who's the blue and pink one?

>>387299126
They might as well call it Metal Dead
Cause they fucking killed the franchise

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>>387301303
iunno. i wonder

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I want to fuck that tank

>>387301303
Nadia and Trevor, I guess.

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>>387301669
who?

>>387299126
Not MY Metal Slug. This is mobileshit and the art design doesn't fit at all.

>>387301718
I like to think that MS4 and 5 were just a bad dream but these games actually exist, anon.

>>387301806
Hey 5 was great fuck off.

>>387301852
Mecha-tanks look cool but that was pretty all 5 had to offer.

>>387301943
Sure, 5 was no 3 or 2/X, but it was still a competent and enjoyable Metal Slug.

I miss the Metal Slug series. It was the only series I could 1cc and have tons of fun playing

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>>387301607
she's probably gonna get a digital bikini next.

>>387301794
yeah, i don't like the art design either. pitch black comic-book-like shading... a lot of the old metal slug promo's so much better looking. I wish they varied the art.

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>>387302029
that's 'cuz metal slug was the pure essence of what a game should be

it should present a challenge to you, a tough one but with practice, one could overcome it. The replay value comes from overcoming that challenge. (1cc)

And on that journey it spoils you with beautiful graphics and awesome music. You never get tired of looking at Metal Slug so it's essentially perfect for 1cc.

>>387301405
>>387301669

Danm, Metal Slug 4. Now I remember them.
What happened? They never showed their faces again.

Nadia best girl

Fio best girl

>>387302252
>Not Fio

>>387302229
Metal Slug 4 wasn't made by SNK so I guess they just pretended the game didn't exist until they discovered the wonders of gacha games.

>>387302345
>>387302353
It's tough to choose between Eri and Fio, so why choose at all?

>>387302252
>>387302345
>>387302353
>not Eri

>>387299126
>Somehow this is bad

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>>387302434

>>387302393
>>387302434
Good point

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I love how their clothes manage to nail both the skimpy, sexy look and the practical, plausible look.

Kojima take note.

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What did SNK Mean by this?

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>>387302229
How would they? WHY would they?

No one ever wants to play as Nadia or Trevor over the main four.

When they introduced Metal Slug 6 they added Ralf and Clark because they wanted to add mechanics that would let them use awesome fighting moves they inherited from their time in fightan games. They're also recognizable. What can Nadia and Trevor do? Be not-as-good.

I got to thinking of how a four player Metal Slug that drops the mechanics introduced in MS6 would work and maybe they'd be able to shine again there, but a 4-player Metal Slug just seems like a less-concentrated mess. You'd all be going the same direction on top of eachother and the game wouldn't be as difficult or fun. so goes out Nadia and Trevor's returning spotlight. Maybe they'd make good POWs or something.

>>387299126
By the time they added some kind of J-pop vampire girl, there was no hope left for this to be about soldiers anymore.

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>>387302864
anon i'm not sure if u realize this so i'm going to spell it out 4 u...

it rly does not matter.

so what if they create some new sprites for some good-looking tanks nailing the original metal slug's style? so what if they introduce some cool new original enemies with gorgeous animations? so what if they start throwing in silly, cool, and macho alongside the cute girls?


it's all still restricted to a bad mobile game.

>>387303049
I think it's fun.
But it loses more and more of the spirit the longer it goes on. All the premium units have to be tittymonsters in order to bring in those shekels. It's becoming harder to delude myself into believing I'm playing a Metal Slug game.

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>>387303207
Yeah, I'm noticing all they're doing is introducing a lot of bikini units lately.

Also no it's not. I played it, I gave it several chances, I even paid for a monthly card. All it is is a waste of time that DEMANDS you play it every day. And for several hours. Even if you got good at it SO WHAT. It's not impressive, it's not a show of skill it's a show of luck. You're not gonna be popping a quarter into a metal slug X cabinet in the wild and beat it wish just that one quarter with a crowd surrounding you, cheering. It's a phone cash-grab that's barely contributing towards keeping SNK afloat...

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Nova best girl.

>>387303457
>It's a phone cash-grab
There's no mistaking that. Premium players are at an incredibly obvious advantage.

But you need to understand, I need something to play on a phone because I work my ass off and don't have time to play games at home. It doesn't really matter if it's a grind.

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just post some titty monsters, metal slug is dead anyway...

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>>387303664
put that time towards getting gud at metal slug instead, friend. lole. You'll feel a whole heck of a lot more satisfied, trust me.

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>>387299126
>three scoops

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>>387303689
Blame the current state of the market for that.
Arcade game that are not fighting game don't sell anymore, only the most hardcore buy those kind of games. The waifus are a consequence of that, not a cause.

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>>387303840
You don't understand. I play this game on lunch breaks at work. Regular Metal Slug isn't an option. Even if it is on a phone platform. I don't trust janky phone controls with such a precision platformer.

For what it's worth, I haven't spent a dime on it. My philosophy is to climb the ranks even against premium paying assholes and I usually manage to do pretty well, too.

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>>387303981
I think investing in a nintendo switch might be up your alley.

All the good Metal Slugs are on the eshop.

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>>387303981
i'd recommend the psp version but it has loading times that are kinda' gay

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>>387303981
>mummy
>heels

>>387302691
The folks that made MS4 could have easily kept that animation in for Fio and Nadia. Yikes

>>387303981
I'm sorry.
I'm one of these paying assholes.
And I only bought waifus

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>>387304163
>buying a console to play Metal Slug
>buying a Nintendo Switch

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>>387304163
>>387304301
Eh, I have options if I want to buy a portable system I suppose. But I have to admit, upgrading units and getting to use basically any tank in the series' history has its own appeal. It's mobile trash, but I like building my own army.

I never played Metal Slug and I want to try
Should I play the Switch ports or there are better ports/collections on PC/other consoles

>>387299126
Which one are you guys talking about?

>>387304610
Metal Slug Attack

>>387304610
Metal Slug Attack.

>>387304650
Thanks, I needed another mobile garbage game to play for a week.

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>>387304563
Aniki, I adore Metal Slug a LOT. I wouldn't buy a nintendo switch for it but rather I'm buying a switch for Splatoon 2 instead. HOWEVER, having the Metal Slug Trilogy on the switch as well is a very convenient thing to have when you want to play with friends or family or even on the big screen by yourself. Metal Slug is worth it because I recognize how brilliant it is.

>>387304592
I can understand that at least.

>>387304601
check /vr/'s sticky for emulators from now on. Use the recommended ones for neo-geo and grab the roms and play 'em.

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>>387304730
Good luck. You may need at least a month to get real traction going. Right out the gate things can be rough. Maybe the gachapon will smile on you and make life easier.

>>387304592
Unfortunately, I don't recommend actually bringing the Sarubia into battle. Not beyond the early stages of play at least. As far as meatshields go it's pretty lacking.

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>>387304525
I forgive you, anon. I have a handful of those former "premium" units thanks to lucky free gachapon rolls, so I can live with someone who pays a little bit.

If you have all platinum waifu lineup though, I might have some harsher words for you.

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Alright, let's be real for a second. That Chink company that bought SNK somehow managed to actually revive KoF, right? So doesn't that mean that a new, real Metal Slug game could be on the horizon?

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>>387305001
Fighters are infinitely more marketable than former arcade quarter-munchers. But I'd like to hang onto hope.

>>387304730
Rejoice, the definitive game is here http://www.siliconera.com/2017/08/14/takeshis-castle-headed-to-smartphones-with-new-stages-and-elements-on-august-15-in-japan/

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>>387305001
they released some info saying they're working on metal slug some time back... but then as the months went by I re-read it after seeing how many new original units (girls in bikinis) they were releasing for the game and realized that they were pretty much just saying that they were investing more money into Metal Slug Attack. Into the phone game.

>>387305061
i am so sick of hearing this. Metal Slug's a legit challenge, every single entry into the series is, IT HAS TO BE, otherwise there would be no POWs. I'll make a new metal slug myself and show you what it's all about.

>>387299126
Adding female playables in Metal Slug was a mistake.

>>387304974
You're too kind, missing Nova is my only regret so far.
>If you have all platinum waifu lineup though, I might have some harsher words for you.
I wish I had but I only have so much disposable income.

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>>387305143
Anon, I'm simply stating "marketability," not making commentary about the quality of gameplay. The fact is fighters have carved a niche and there is demand for them.

In a home console market, Metal Slug can be played through in its entirety in a very low amount of time, especially if the game offers infinite continues.

To really make Metal Slug worth it to consumers beyond the hardcore players who want to git gud enough to 1cc, they need to find ways of upping the content. More play modes, unlocks, a system of upgrades, anything to prolong a former arcade title.

At least, if we're talking new titles. Otherwise they can mostly just package the games all together and that will be enough value to hold the home console players typically.

>>387305225
t. raging faggot

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>>387305225
Surely you jest.

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>>387305369
I've got an idea, yeah.

Branching missions. A lot more extras to Combat school too. Also just straight-up state that the goal is to 1cc.

WHY ISN'T THERE AN OFFICIAL METAL SLUG ARTBOOK REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

On that note, is Metal Slug Advance good?

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post sprites !

>>387305369
Just make a downloadable game and sell it for 10~20 bucks.

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>>387305526
Alternate paths, more combat school, re-add the Rebel Army missions, unlockable alt skins (Leona, Ikari team, etc), maybe hidden weapons, unlockable slugs, SNK hidden cameos, there's definitely things they can do.

>>387305428
>>387305437
Women have no place in in the military, and they sure as hell attract losers who will buy shit if it has a cute girl plastered on the side, the increase dependence on women in media is undervaluing masculine aspects and traits.

>>387305613
If they produce an entirely new sprite-based game, they'd probably have to count on a few millions of sales to make back their investment. Metal Slug's art can't be cheap.

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>>387305760
loving every laugh

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>>387305702
BASICALLY, make Metal Slug like Darius. And just add a bunch of extras to it that are unlocked by rescuing POWs (aka getting good at the game)

>>387305760
le meme-spritied post

>>387305784
Anon, that time is gone. Forever. Whatever they may make now won't look half a good as old Metal Slug.

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>>387305846
I wasn't exactly holding my breath. But a man can dream.

They added bikini outfits for MSA?

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>>387306401
where have YOU been?

>>387304163

All the good metal slugs are on every single system under the sun including the PC, there is 0 reason to invest a shitty ass switch for an old ass franchise like MS.

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>>387306657
I'm sure he was bringing it up because of the portability, anon.

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>>387306657
Friend, the Nintendo Switch is perfect for me because it's portable but also conveniently attaches to a big TV.

Also friend, I don't appreciate you using such harsh language on Metal Slug, "old ass" indeed... I'm not sure you understand how much I adore Metal Slug or why. Video games are meant to present a challenge to you and you, as the player, are meant to overcome it.While you're overcoming that challenge you'll be staring at none-other than some top-shelf animation that NEVER goes out of style, and listening to a most excellent soundtrack right outta' the 'cades too. After replaying it for so many times I've come to find comfort in the excitement and it's a very nice feeling. You should give it a try yourself sometime, friend.

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Fio is pure.

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>>387307574
this is true. She's super pure.

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Is this a Metal Slug character? 96% of idorts get this wrong!

>>387307949
best original character they came up. I would love to see her in an actual Metal Slug game.

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>>387308040
they used to be so moe... *sigh*

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>>387307982
Agreed. It's absurd while simultaneously sexy. Which is more than I can say about a lot of the popstar idol girls they invented.

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>>387308090
They moe up so fast

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>>387308040
>eri is flat

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>>387305532
What happened to the original Metal Slug artists? Just wondering, has he worked on other projects since?

Kill Metal Slug already.
Even the new girls being shoved into the mobile game aren't that great thanks to the shitty spritework and animations.

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>>387308610
>Kill that already dead franchise

>>387308610
How would you a FPS, Open World Metal Slug like Halo with vehicles?

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>>387308821
It has to be fast and arcadey. With obnoxiously over-expressive enemies who can do things like run in terror or sit by a campfire.

Vehicles are an absolute must too, of course. Given it's the series namesake.

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>>387308563
nobody knows.

>>387308821
>>387309007
Please stop talking. This is what a couple of know-nothing execs sound like

>>387308821
And I'd say no to "open world" since the action has to be carefully managed. Forcing the character along a chosen path keeps the experience nice and manageable.

>>387309007
>Fio
>pistol instead of a revolver
That bothers me more than it should.

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>>387309128
I know, right?

Get the open-sides shorts right but get her default weapon wrong...

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>>387309102
Lighten up, it's just spitballing. Don't be such a purist you can't even discuss ideas.

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>>387309207
I just cannot take a 3D metal slug idea seriously.

maybe if you could show me a mock-up and it could be it's own side-series instead... Like a sort of Metal slug solid or something.

>>387309387
I was thinking like a "Metal Slug Doom." That could actually be a pretty bitchin mod.

>>387309458
/vr/ would love you.

>>387309458
>>387309491
It's already been made and it's alright.

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>>387304563
WAKE UP ANIKI

Reminder that Morden did nothing wrong.

>>387305760
Oh look it's one of those sjws

>>387310068
He lost.

>>387310142
Wrong extreme. That's a neckbearded fedoralord.