The retro experts at Dotemu team up with Leikir Studio and the developers of the original METAL SLUG from SNK, revisiting the history of its development and discussing the new approach offered to discuss the new chapter, Metal Slug Tactics.
All of this can be seen in the new dev diary of Metal Slug Tactics, a tactical RPG grid adaptation of SNK’s iconic run-and-gun series. Publisher Dotemu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4) and Leikir Studio (Rogue Lords, Synergy) join veteran SNK developers to reflect on the franchise and the bold reimagining: Metal Slug Tactics will be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Steam over the course of the year, in the fall.
You can watch the new video, titled “The Legacy”, at
(Rogue Lords, Synergy) team up with veteran developers from SNK to reflect on the franchise and the bold reimagining: Metal Slug Tactics will be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam this year, in the fall.
You can watch the new video, titled “The Legacy”, at the bottom of the news:
The video opens with veterans who developed METAL SLUG reminiscing about the history of the franchise and the timeless run-and-gun action. The footage features original hand-drawn images and gameplay from the previous titles, as well as a look at the future of Metal Slug Tactics, delving into the identity of the series and how the upcoming RPG preserves the characteristic energy of the series in a completely new style.
This in-depth exploration of the original METAL SLUG games and Metal Slug Tactics provides a new perspective on how the collaboration between Dotemu and Leikir Studio is rooted in a shared, long-standing love for the series. The teams are
Here is the English translation of the content, preserving any links, HTML, markdown, and formatting. Any image or video links are provided at the bottom.
RPG retains the characteristic energy of the series in an entirely new style.
This in-depth exploration of the original METAL SLUG games and Metal Slug Tactics offers a new perspective on how the collaboration between Dotemu and Leikir Studio is rooted in a shared lifelong love for the series. The teams are working diligently together to ensure that Metal Slug Tactics is fully in line with the venerated METAL SLUG universe, with characters, atmosphere, and combat that are fully in line with the DNA of the original run-and-gun, while offering new and exciting ways to fight alongside Marco, Tarma, Eri, and Fio.
Metal Slug Tactics is at once a respectful homage to a timeless classic and a new and imaginative way to celebrate the renowned series, channeling the timeless aesthetics of METAL SLUG through stunning pixel art and fluid animations. The game’s highly replayable battlefields combine hand-crafted terrain layouts with subtle roguelite elements. This combination pushes players to adapt and overcome unpredictable encounters, while
Metal Slug Tactics is a tactical adventure series that channels the timeless aesthetics of METAL SLUG through stunning pixel art and fluid animations. The game’s highly replayable battlefields combine handcrafted terrain layouts with subtle roguelike elements. This combination pushes players to adapt and overcome unpredictable encounters while mastering dynamic and strategic combat.
Equipped with the iconic METAL SLUG weapons and empowered by skill trees, perks, and special attacks based on a brand-new adrenaline system, confront an unpredictable army of iconic villains from the 1990s series. The action is supported by an original soundtrack composed by Tee Lopes (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Sonic Mania, Streets of Rage 4, Mr. X Nightmare DLC). Metal Slug Tactics is fully developed by Leikir Studio with the support of Dotemu and IP ownership provided by SNK.