![]() Another mainline Metal Slug mechanic seems to also be at play, as one of the POWs that usually hand out upgrades after being rescued is seen tied up against the wall of a building. Marco is shown in the first gameplay moments moving across a rooftop towards a group of SYNC troops before lobbing a grenade. Series' mainstay Marco is the first to appear in the trailer an animated cinematic of him leaping into battle alongside a synth soundtrack right at home in an arcade. The trailer for Metal Slug Tactics dives into pure retro nostalgia almost immediately. RELATED: Complete Elden Ring Trailer Breakdown Metal Slug Tactics Banking On Nostalgia Might Be a Solid Move ![]() In an era where remakes of classic games and indie games with retro elements and visuals can often be very successful, it might be the perfect time for Metal Slug Tactics. This game could easily capture fans both longing for a new Metal Slug experience, and players looking for another tactics RPG to dive into. 2D sprites are shown utilizing a myriad of the different weapons and vehicles that have long defined Metal Slug. The game is maintaining an aesthetic that really mirrors the one found in its old-school shooters. Metal Slug Tactics was announced this week alongside a trailer showing off some gameplay and 90's cartoon-styled cinematics. Fans of the series and tactics RPGs have already seen a lot to like about the game, and it seems like SNK is banking on capturing both sets of fans' nostalgia. This is pretty big departure from a series that has classically been a side-scroller defined by twitch reflex gameplay and fast-paced action. ![]() The game is taking the iconic SNK shoot 'em up series Metal Slug and transforming into that tactical RPG space popularized by games like Final Fantasy Tactics and Disgaea. A surprising but welcome reveal at Summer Game Fest event this week was Metal Slug Tactics.
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