Metal Slug XX

Metal Slug XX

"Well here we are, the 10th visit to my Arcade Asylum. It’s been emotional, hasn’t it? We’ve experienced laughter, heartbreak, and a whole lot of obscurity, all in minuscule doses every fortnight. There’s no time for celebration though, it’s business as usual this week, as the summer kicks into action and the arcade world is hit with a slew of titles that aim to tickle your fancy."

"This week's Xbox Live Arcade games sees combat by land, sea, and air in the quest for your Microsoft Points. The naval action shooter Aqua - Naval Warfare and the arcade series Metal Slug XX join the line-up of Xbox 360 games today."

"Metal Slug XX is a fine addition to the franchise, giving hardcore legions of fans what they’ve come to want and love from the series. However, those expecting to see the franchise branch out and change up the formula will be disappointed."

"If Contra defined the Run N Gun of the late 80s then SNK's Metal Slug Series defined the late 90s. Metal Slug is a long standing franchise known for its crazier approach to the formula bombarding players with more bullets than Contra and a heavily needed sense of comedy."

Just released for PSP on Feb. 23, XX is a port of Metal Slug 7 and includes 70 combat training missions and ad-hoc 2-player. Is it enough to warrant a purchase?