
Release
Thursday, June 19, 2003
Player score
88/100
Platform families
2
Editorial overview
What it is
Metal Slug 3 is a run and gun video game for the Neo-Geo console/arcade platform created by SNK.
It was released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan and Europe and on the Xbox in North America.
Both of these ports feature two extra mini-scenarios once you complete it. “Storming the UFO Mothership” sets the stage in the final level puts you in control of one of three enemy soldiers – a “Normal” guy, a “Bazooka” guy, and a “Shield” guy. As you plow forward, a whole army of Morden’s soldiers will tag along and start killing enemies along with you. You can also call Sgt. Allen O’Neill to help clear the screen. “Fat Island” is a two player game where each compete to eat as much food as possible.
Themes
Action
Languages
7 supported
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Game data from IGDB
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METAL SLUG 3 (Steam Ver.) Gameplay Movie
Beyond this game
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Production dossier
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Xbox
Gen 6

PlayStation 2
Gen 6