Metal Slug: First Mission

Product Details

• Our recommended age: 5 - 20 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 0 months and up
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00001OX3S
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,177 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review
In Metal Slug: First Mission, the gamer is a member of an elite special forces squadron known as the Peregrine Falcons, and is sent to enemy territory to stop the coup-plotting Colonel Bildegaarn. You have three basic strategies to beat the enemies in this side-scrolling shootout: jump, fire, or evade. An added variation is that you can journey on foot, in a plane, or in a tank. Since your supplies are limited, you'll have to pick up time, life, and ammo from the men you take out. The eight-position joystick makes it possible to aim your gun all over the screen. It seems very easy at first, but the difficulty climbs as you make your way past each checkpoint.

As your Metal Slug skills grow, you can choose to play at easy, normal, hard, and very hard levels. Each mission ends with a boss section, which is sure to challenge seasoned gamers. The parachute levels were the most challenging, while the pride marches added a nice touch that fit the armed forces theme of the game. --Carrie Bell

Pros:

• One of the more male-oriented NEOGEO games
• Inspiring Army-like glory marches and music
• Lots of chances to redo harder levels after dying

Cons:

• Strong male-centered game theme

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!, November 10, 1999

By A Customer

I am a teenager who grew up on videogames, and I get TONS of them each month. So when I say that this is one of my favorite videogames ever, that means something. By the way, parents, there is quite a bit of shooting in this game, but there is no actual blood. It is the equivilent of the old G.I. Joe cartoon. Anyway, this is insanly addictive gaming at it's finest (it got me away from Pokemon. Now are you convinced?). It is small, but it has multiple paths, so you can play through the entire game twice and not see everything! The graphics are also great. If you like old Contra, get this!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Metal Slug: The First Mission Review, January 2, 2000

By A Customer

Metal Slug is probably one of the best games ever made. It has over 16 Levels I believe and has tons of action and on many videogame sites it got a very good rating. I can't stop playing the game I believe it is one of the best games ever made! If you are planning to buy a Neo Geo Pocket Color, this should be your first game to get. This game will appeal to all video gamers.:-)

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Superb pocket version of an amazing game, January 2, 2000

By A Customer

I was unsure about this title being put onto a handheld because of the crazy amount of action that goes on in the arcade versions. I was more than pleased when I started playing though as I found although it hasn't got the amazing visuals of the arcades you can bet all the fun is there. It won't take long for the above average gamer to complete this game but if ur a fan u can bet it will have you hooked trying to achieve the highest rank. If you ever loved a shoot 'em up, u'll love this.