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Arcade Archives: Metal Black

Taito · Hamster Corporation

Thursday, November 17, 20223.7 years ago

Release

Thursday, November 17, 2022

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Awaiting reviews

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Inside Arcade Archives: Metal Black

What it is

"Metal Black" is a shooting game released by Taito in 1991. Set on a world on the brink of destruction at the hands of interstellar invaders, players take control of the secret fighter Black Fly and take the battle to the enemy.

Play styles

Single player · Multiplayer

Perspective

Side view

Themes

Action · Science fiction

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Base-game relationship

Metal Black

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Who made it

Platforms

PlayStation 4
Gen 8
Nintendo Switch
Gen 8

Release history

Nov 17, 2022Nintendo Switch
Nov 17, 2022PlayStation 4

Themes & modes

ActionScience fictionSingle playerMultiplayer