Metal Slug 3 is the undisputed king of the run-and-gun genre. This mobile port captures every pixel of the chaotic, beautiful, and often hilarious action of the original. From fighting giant crabs to zipping through space in a 'Slug' fighter, the variety in this game is unmatched. The pixel art is some of the finest ever created, with intricate background details and character expressions that still hold up against modern titles.
What I love most about MS3 is the branching paths. Every playthrough can be different depending on which route you take through the levels. On mobile, the infinite credits make it much more accessible than the coin-munching arcade version, but the 'Caravan Mode' keeps the challenge alive for those looking to compete on global leaderboards. Itβs hard, itβs fast, and itβs a total classic.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
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NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !!
And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series. Now on smartphone, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options. Also, players can benefit from online features such as online ranking modes. More, it features quick save/load and virtual pad customization functions to support comfortable play within the app. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces that are still supported to this day.
[Game introduction]
METAL SLUG 3 is an action game released by SNK in 2000.
It is actually the fourth entry in the METAL SLUG Series of games.
Players will be able to use four different characters as they take to the battlefield with an array of weaponry.
New Slugs such as a Drill Slug will also show up in gameplay, leading to even more fierce and exciting action!
[Recommendation OS]
iOS 13 and above
Β©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Co.
Requires iOSΒ 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.NEOGEO's masterpiece games are now available in the app !!
And in recent years, SNK has partnered with Hamster Corporation to bring many of the classic games on the NEOGEO onto modern gaming environments through the ACA NEOGEO series. Now on smartphone, the difficulty and look NEOGEO games had back then can be reproduced through screen settings and options. Also, players can benefit from online features such as online ranking modes. More, it features quick save/load and virtual pad customization functions to support comfortable play within the app. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces that are still supported to this day.
[Game introduction]
METAL SLUG 3 is an action game released by SNK in 2000.
It is actually the fourth entry in the METAL SLUG Series of games.
Players will be able to use four different characters as they take to the battlefield with an array of weaponry.
New Slugs such as a Drill Slug will also show up in gameplay, leading to even more fierce and exciting action!
[Recommendation OS]
iOS 13 and above
Β©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Arcade Archives Series Produced by HAMSTER Co.










METAL SLUG 3 is an action game released by SNK in 2000. It is the fourth entry in the series and is known for its incredible detail and variety. Players use machine guns, grenades, and various 'Slug' vehicles to fight through five massive stages. The game features a branching map system, allowing players to explore different areas on every playthrough. This ACA NEOGEO port brings the pixel-perfect action to mobile for the first time.
Epic branching stage paths
iconic Slug vehicles
High-fidelity pixel art
Infinite credits option
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