Metal Slug Anthology
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Platformer)
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Developed_By:
Terminal Reality
Published_By:
Ignition Entertainment
Released On:
06 Jul 2007
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Metal Slug Anthology is a platformer game that takes players back to the 1990s, where they can experience three classic games: Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, and Metal Slug X. The story follows the battles between the special forces unit known as the "Special Forces" and their enemies, the "Red Dragon Army". Players control one of four characters - Allen, Eri, Fio, or Tarma - as they fight to save the world from destruction.
The gameplay in Metal Slug Anthology is fast-paced and action-packed, with players controlling their character as they navigate through levels filled with enemies. The game features a variety of weapons and power-ups that can be used to take down enemies and solve puzzles. Players must also manage their health bar, as taking damage from enemy fire can leave them vulnerable.
Metal Slug Anthology was released on the PlayStation 2 console in December 2006 for the European market.
UPC-A:
5060050945527 (Europe)
Part #:
SLES-54677 (Europe)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Metal Slug is a military-themed, side-scrolling platform shooter where players control commandos to fight against a rebellious army or other threats. The game is known for its humor, cartoon style, and fast-paced action, often involving special vehicles like the "Metal Slug" tank. Players engage in special operations to recapture stolen vehicles, destroy opposition forces, and ultimately save the world from various antagonists.
Story
THE HISTORY OF METAL SLUG
In 1996, METAL SLUG: Super Vehicle 001 was released on the NEO-GEO MVS arcade system, becoming an arcade legend. This military-themed side-scrolling platform game was known for its humor, cartoon style, fluid hand-drawn animation, and fast-paced two-player action. Its popularity led SNK to develop and publish seven more METAL SLUG sequels.
Over the next 10 years, the franchise's worldwide popularity resulted in many iterations across multiple platforms. From arcades to home consoles and handheld systems, METAL SLUG has left a lasting impression on gamers. You might even still find an original METAL SLUG arcade unit in a local pizza shop or other arcade.
METAL SLUG - Discography
Note: Although a platform is listed, the game may not have been released in a specific territory.
Arcade & Console
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1996 - Metal Slug: Super Vehicle 001
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1998 - Metal Slug 2
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1999 - Metal Slug X
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2000 - Metal Slug 3
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2002 - Metal Slug 4
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2003 - Metal Slug 5
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2006 - Metal Slug 6
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2006 - Metal Slug (3D)
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2006 - Metal Slug Anthology
NEO-GEO Pocket Color
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1999 - Metal Slug: 1st Mission
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2000 - Metal Slug: 2nd Mission
Game Boy Advance
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2004 - Metal Slug Advance
Mobile
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2004 - Metal Slug Mobile
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2004 - Metal Slug STG
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2005 - Metal Slug Mobile: Impact
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2005 - Metal Slug: Allen's Battle Chronicles (Part 1)
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2005 - Metal Slug Survivors
GAME OVERVIEW
METAL SLUG
Story
At the beginning of the 21st Century, the Regular Army and the Rebellion are at war. The Regular Army is a government-run force for peacekeeping and fending off terrorism. The Rebellion seeks to change the world-government into a military-controlled one.
In 2026, the Rebellion Army launched an assault that pushed the Regular Army to the brink of destruction. The Regular Army's commanding officers failed to realize the value of intelligence provided by their division. With superior numbers, the Rebels overwhelmed the Regular Army.
Seeing their disadvantage in direct attacks, the Regular Army decided to carry out special operations and create vehicles for their commandos. A newly designed tank, code-named "Metal Slug," was forced into production.
The war continued for two years. During this time, the Regular Army stockpiled "Metal Slug" tanks, hoping to launch a massive assault. However, in 2028, the Rebellion forces discovered and captured many caches, including intact tanks.
Without these tanks, the Regular Army had no hope of winning, and with them under Rebel control, their demise seemed inevitable. With the government and military in shambles, Lieutenant Rossi gathered scattered Regular Army troops for a desperate counterattack. Their mission: recapture the stolen vehicles and use them to destroy the opposition, or destroy every last one if they couldn't be captured.
Characters
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Marco Rossi
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Tarma Roving
METAL SLUG 2
Story
General Morden, the antagonist from the first game, returns with his army, bent on world domination. The Peregrine Falcon squad, now joined by Eri and Fio, must save the day. It is revealed that Morden made an alliance with aliens to facilitate his plans.
Eventually, Morden comes under attack, and an ad-hoc alliance is formed between the Peregrine Falcon squad and Morden's forces to combat the greater alien threat.
Characters
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Marco Rossi
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Tarma Roving
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Eri Kasamoto
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Fio Germi
METAL SLUG 4
Story
The world is gripped by fear of cyber terror as a deadly new computer virus threatens to snatch the main military system from every country. The terrorist group Amadeus created the virus, and four heroes must stop it.
The heroes are Marco Rossi, an army platoon leader; Fio Germi, a superior director of an Italian secret service; Nadia Cassel, a French Regular Army soldier; and Trevor Spacey, a Regular Army sergeant. The team discovers that Morden is still alive and likely behind Amadeus.
Characters
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Marco Rossi
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Tarma Roving
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Nadia Cassel
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Trevor Spacey
METAL SLUG 5
Story
A research installation developing the next generation of Metal Slugs is attacked, and a disc containing Metal Slug secrets is stolen. Marco and Tarma are ordered to recover the disk and pursue the thieves.
Meanwhile, Eri and Fio, investigating the Ptolemaic Army (a paramilitary syndicate active in archeological excavation), catch up with them at "The Corridor of Fire." They attempt to storm the site but are repulsed by natives and giant Metal Slugs. This incident confirms the Ptolemaic Army stole the secrets. The military then launches a second raid by the elite PF Squad and Sparrows on "The Corridor of Fire" to recover the secrets and destroy the syndicate.
Characters
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Marco Rossi
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Tarma Roving
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Eri Kasamoto
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Fio Germi
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Press the OPEN button to open the disc cover. Place the METAL SLUG ANTHOLOGY disc with the label side facing up in the disc holder, and then close the disc cover. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
PlayStation®2 System Components
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open button
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memory card slot 2
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memory card slot 1
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disc cover
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on/standby/reset button
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IR receiver
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USB connectors
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system. You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
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Insert a PlayStation 2 Memory Card (8MB) into the MEMORY CARD SLOT 1 or MEMORY CARD SLOT 2 before turning the PlayStation 2 console on.
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If there are memory cards in both the MEMORY CARD SLOT 1 and MEMORY CARD SLOT 2 with saved game data for this game, data will automatically be loaded from the card in MEMORY CARD SLOT 1.
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It is necessary to have 84KB or more of available memory on the PlayStation 2 Memory Card when saving game data.
GAME OPTIONS
Access the Options Menu from the Main Menu to customize your METAL SLUG Anthology experience. Use the directional buttons and to select an item and the X button to enter. Also use the START button to save your selections and the button to cancel.
Options Menu
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Control Options
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Audio Options
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Display Options
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Profile Options
Control Options
Go here to customize the layout of your controller and to turn Autofire on/off.
Audio Options
Adjust the volume level of the music and sound effects.
Display Options
Adjust the screen brightness and visual mode.
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Visual mode contains 3 display options to choose from: Original pixel, Full screen, and 4:3.
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Display options are not available for METAL SLUG 6.
Profile Options
Go here to save, load and adjust your personal profile settings.
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High Scores - keeps track of your high scores in every METAL SLUG game.
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Difficulty - Change the difficulty level (Easy, Normal, Hard). The number of continues or "credits" is based on your selected difficulty level. The higher the difficulty, the fewer number of continues you will have.
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Easy - 30 Credits
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Normal - 20 Credits
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Hard - 10 Credits
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Continues - Choose between Unlimited or Limited continues. Special bonus items await the true METAL SLUG champion if you choose "Limited".
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Default Profile Options - Returns your profile to its default settings.
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Load Profile - Load a Saved Profile.
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Reset Profile - Resets your profile. All progress and unlocked items will be lost.
Profile Options Notes
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The difficulty settings defined in the Profile do not affect METAL SLUG 6. Those settings are determined before the start of the game. Also, the number of credits is set at 15 regardless of selected difficulty.
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Once you have beaten a game, you can replay that game at any time to try to defeat the game on a higher difficulty level to get more tokens.
Controls
X
Enter
directional buttons
Scroll
START button
bypass the opening cinematic to access the Main Menu
X button
Select a game
Ο
Throws grenades / cancel selections
Δ
METAL SLUG attack (METAL SLUG 4,5,6 only)
Π
Shoot / attack
R1 Button
Not used
R2 Button
Not used
L1 Button
Not used
L2 Button
Not used
X+Ο
METAL SLUG attack (METAL SLUG 1,2,X,3 only)
START
Starts the game
SELECT
Calls up the Pause Menu
Analog stick or directional buttons
moves your character
R Trigger
Weapon switch
ΟΔ
Throw your currently equipped weapon
ΟΔ+Δ+1
Use alternate melee attack
SELECT button
pause the action
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