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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Metal Slug | + | |cover = Metal Slug cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Nazca Corporation}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|DotEmu|Windows}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|DotEmu|OS X}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|DotEmu|Linux}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SNK | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SNK Corporation}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Cocos2d|Wrapper}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 25, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 25, 2015}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 8, 2015}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 8, 2015|wrapper=emulator}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 8, 2015}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 8, 2015|wrapper=emulator}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Arcade, Shooter}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Tank}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon, Pixel art}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Metal Slug}} | ||
|steam appid = 366250 | |steam appid = 366250 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1136471182 |
+ | |hltb = 5928 | ||
+ | |igdb = metal-slug | ||
|strategywiki = Metal Slug | |strategywiki = Metal Slug | ||
− | |wikipedia = Metal Slug | + | |mobygames = 5005 |
+ | |wikipedia = Metal Slug (1996 video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{GOG.com links|1136471182|snk|for all SNK games}} | {{GOG.com links|1136471182|snk|for all SNK games}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/366250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/366250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | metal_slug | DRM-free | macOS and Linux versions are provided as unsupported bonus content. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | metal-slug | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3768-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | metal_slug | DRM-free | macOS and Linux versions are provided as unsupported bonus content. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | metal-slug-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | metal-slug | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | metal-slug | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | neogeo-classics-pack- | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | neogeo-classics-pack-1 | DRM-free | NeoGeo Classics Pack 1, 6 game bundle. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble | neogeo-classic-complete-collection | DRM-free | NeoGeo Classics Collection, 23 game bundle. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | neogeo-classic-complete-collection | DRM-free | NeoGeo Classics Collection, 23 game bundle. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9pm9gc921bjm | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 366250 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 366250 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\mslug1\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\mslug1\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/config|Linux|}} | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\mslug1\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\mslug1\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = true | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Metal Slug video options.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Metal Slug video options.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Selecting an aspect ratio of 16:9 under "Video options" will stretch the image from 4:3 to 16:9. Selecting 4:3 will pillarbox the game. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Selecting an aspect ratio of 16:9 under "Video options" will {{term|stretch}} the image from 4:3 to 16:9. Selecting 4:3 will {{term|pillarbox}} the game. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
|60 fps notes = Although 60 frames are rendered per second, the game only updates 30 of them.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/frameratepolice/discussions/0/535150948591481019/#c451848855024245008|title=Post 30fps locked games here :: The Framerate Police, Post #522|date=January 2, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bzCkJKk6PU|title=Metal Slug games run at ~30fps|date=January 2, 2016}}</ref> | |60 fps notes = Although 60 frames are rendered per second, the game only updates 30 of them.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/frameratepolice/discussions/0/535150948591481019/#c451848855024245008|title=Post 30fps locked games here :: The Framerate Police, Post #522|date=January 2, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bzCkJKk6PU|title=Metal Slug games run at ~30fps|date=January 2, 2016}}</ref> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Metal Slug input options.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Metal Slug input options.png|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Only Master volume. | |separate volume notes = Only Master volume. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = True in fullscreen mode, but false when the game is windowed. | |mute on focus lost notes = True in fullscreen mode, but false when the game is windowed. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Simplified Chinese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = SDL | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = Vista | + | |minOS = Vista, 7, 8 |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
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|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = Dual Core | + | |recCPU = 2.0 GHz Dual Core |
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 640 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 640 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Controller is recommended. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
+ | {{ii}} The game doesn't support Windows XP, according to store page. | ||
+ | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 08:20, 9 April 2024
Developers | |
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Nazca Corporation | |
Windows | DotEmu |
macOS (OS X) | DotEmu |
Linux | DotEmu |
Publishers | |
SNK Corporation | |
Engines | |
Wrapper | Cocos2d |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 25, 2015 |
macOS (OS X) (emulator) | December 8, 2015 |
Linux (emulator) | December 8, 2015 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Arcade, Shooter |
Vehicles | Tank |
Art styles | Cartoon, Pixel art |
Series | Metal Slug |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Metal Slug 5 | 2004 |
Metal Slug Collection PC | 2009 |
Metal Slug 3 | 2014 |
Metal Slug X | 2014 |
Metal Slug Defense | 2015 |
Metal Slug | 2015 |
Metal Slug 2 | 2016 |
Metal Slug XX | 2019 |
Metal Slug 4 | 2019 |
Metal Slug 5 (2019) | 2019 |
Metal Slug Tactics | TBA |
Metal Slug is a singleplayer and multiplayer side view and scrolling arcade and shooter game in the Metal Slug series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for all SNK games
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | macOS and Linux versions are provided as unsupported bonus content. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Humble Store | NeoGeo Classics Pack 1, 6 game bundle. | |||
Humble Store | NeoGeo Classics Collection, 23 game bundle. | |||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\mslug1\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/366250/pfx/[Note 1] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\mslug1\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/366250/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Selecting an aspect ratio of 16:9 under "Video options" will stretch the image from 4:3 to 16:9. Selecting 4:3 will pillarbox the game. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming; framerate will be greatly reduced. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Although 60 frames are rendered per second, the game only updates 30 of them.[1][2] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | The mouse is not used in-game. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | The left stick and the D-Pad are bound to movements and cannot be remapped. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Only Master volume. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | True in fullscreen mode, but false when the game is windowed. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 | Co-op |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Input | SDL |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz | 2.0 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GT 640 |
- Controller is recommended.
- The game doesn't support Windows XP, according to store page.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/366250/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (366250) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Post 30fps locked games here :: The Framerate Police, Post #522 - last accessed on January 2, 2016
- ↑ Metal Slug games run at ~30fps - last accessed on January 2, 2016