Metal Slug X remains the pinnacle of the run-and-gun genre, and this mobile port brings that chaotic Neo Geo magic to the palm of your hand. For those who found Metal Slug 2 a bit slow or buggy, 'X' is the refined masterpiece you've been waiting for. The sprite work is legendary—the animations of the enemies and the massive mechanical bosses are still some of the best in 2D gaming history.
The mobile version includes some great quality-of-life features, like the ability to select missions and an auto-fire toggle which is a godsend for touchscreens. It’s incredibly difficult, but that’s the point. Every death feels like a lesson, and the sheer variety of weapons—from the Heavy Machine Gun to the Iron Lizard—makes every playthrough feel fresh. It is a loud, beautiful, and unapologetically intense arcade experience.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.4.2Tue Apr 19 2022
Compatible with iOS14 or higher
The masterpiece of 2D action-shooting, "METAL SLUG X", lands on iPhone/iPod touch! Foil General Morden's new coup attempt!!
Features list:
■A remake of "METAL SLUG 2"!
"METAL SLUG X" is an updated version of "METAL SLUG 2" with a lot of new elements for even more fun and excitement!
Bosses and other enemy characters await you at different points on the battlefield, so that even players who have perfected the previous installment will enjoy this new and improved game map!
■Shoot down your enemies with new weapons!!
New weapons, such as the "Iron Lizard" (remote-controlled missiles), the "Drop Shot" (bouncing landmines), and the "Enemy Chaser" (homing missiles), have been added to the impressive METAL SLUG arsenal.
■An "Arcade-Perfect" NEOGEO Port with extra features!
In addition to the classic “ARCADE MODE”, you can select any mission you have previously cleared and play them separately in “MISSION MODE”. You can enjoy your favorite stages at will and train on the missions you have not mastered yet!
■Precise and Customizable Controls!
The Autofire function allows you to fire continuously by holding down the Shot button. Moreover, you can change the position of your configuration outside of the game screen area in “Window” Mode. Enjoy every pixel of “METAL SLUG X” with your very own custom controls!
■Engage into intense Multiplayer gameplay via Wi-Fi!
Now you can enjoy “METAL SLUG X” with a friend through a Wi-Fi connection. Team up with a brother in arms to accomplish together the difficult missions available in “METAL SLUG X”!
■Compatible with “GAME CENTER”!
Complete the maximum number of “ACHIEVEMENTS” in order to increase your "METAL SLUG X" Player Rank!
Beat the best scores and become World’s Number 1!!
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The masterpiece of 2D action-shooting, "METAL SLUG X", lands on iPhone/iPod touch! Foil General Morden's new coup attempt!!
Features list:
■A remake of "METAL SLUG 2"!
"METAL SLUG X" is an updated version of "METAL SLUG 2" with a lot of new elements for even more fun and excitement!
Bosses and other enemy characters await you at different points on the battlefield, so that even players who have perfected the previous installment will enjoy this new and improved game map!
■Shoot down your enemies with new weapons!!
New weapons, such as the "Iron Lizard" (remote-controlled missiles), the "Drop Shot" (bouncing landmines), and the "Enemy Chaser" (homing missiles), have been added to the impressive METAL SLUG arsenal.
■An "Arcade-Perfect" NEOGEO Port with extra features!
In addition to the classic “ARCADE MODE”, you can select any mission you have previously cleared and play them separately in “MISSION MODE”. You can enjoy your favorite stages at will and train on the missions you have not mastered yet!
■Precise and Customizable Controls!
The Autofire function allows you to fire continuously by holding down the Shot button. Moreover, you can change the position of your configuration outside of the game screen area in “Window” Mode. Enjoy every pixel of “METAL SLUG X” with your very own custom controls!
■Engage into intense Multiplayer gameplay via Wi-Fi!
Now you can enjoy “METAL SLUG X” with a friend through a Wi-Fi connection. Team up with a brother in arms to accomplish together the difficult missions available in “METAL SLUG X”!
■Compatible with “GAME CENTER”!
Complete the maximum number of “ACHIEVEMENTS” in order to increase your "METAL SLUG X" Player Rank!
Beat the best scores and become World’s Number 1!!










Metal Slug X is a revamped version of Metal Slug 2, offering improved performance, new weapon placements, and additional enemies. Players choose from four soldiers to fight through waves of infantry, tanks, and aliens in a beautifully animated 2D world. This mobile port includes Bluetooth controller support and mission select modes.
Classic Neo Geo arcade gameplay
Mission Select mode
Support for external controllers
Intense local co-op via Bluetooth
Against the first boss, stay beneath the tank's main cannon and focus fire upward. Use your grenades only when the weak point is exposed.
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