Metal Slug Advance
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😊 7.8/10
(GameBoy Advance - JP, Arcade)
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Developed_By:
Noise Factory Co. Ltd.
Published_By:
Ignition Entertainment Ltd.
Released On:
01 Jan 2004
You're a warrior of war, but now you are alone. Enemies have captured your allied troops, and it's up to you to get them back. Armed with firearms, grenades, and specially made "Slug" vehicles, you must travel across the levels and blast anything in sight that isn't a friendly.
Two characters are offered to play as, and along with the usual Metal Slug Advance flair visually, and epic battle sequences against strange and startling foes, you can now collect special E-cards during the game. Saved allies will hand you these cards that, when brought back to camp, can increase ammo, power, and many more improvements to alter the gameplay experience.
The gameplay of Metal Slug Advance is fast-paced and action-packed, with an emphasis on side-scrolling shoot-em-up combat. You'll need quick reflexes and sharp shooting skills to take down hordes of enemies and overcome obstacles.
EAN-13:
4964808700011 (Japan)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-BSMJ-JPN (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Battery Backed RAM
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this survival thriller, two new recruits in an elite special ops squad, Walter and Tyra, are dropped onto a mysterious South Pacific island for a high-stakes training drill. Stripped of detailed intelligence and provisions, they must navigate the deadly jungle environment using only their wits and instincts to survive the ordeal. As the simulation begins, a sinister twist reveals that the drill is masking an impending real-world combat scenario, forcing the recruits to battle for their lives.
Story
The Peregrine Falcons
The special ops squad Peregrine Falcons (a.k.a., PF Squad) is known for demanding the best of its members in any situation to carry out the mission. A day in their corps does not go by without a vigorous regime of training.
The Simulation
The mission this time is a simulated battle drill for new recruits. The stage for this drill is a remote island in the South Pacific. Walter and Tyra, two recent recruits in the Government's PF Squad, must land on this island with only a minimum of provisions. Once they make it off the island through their own devices, the drill will end successfully.
No Turning Back
Naturally, the two have not been provided with any intel on the island's flora, fauna, and geography, making it difficult to imagine what obstacles await them. Once they set foot on the island, there's no turning back. This may be just a drill, but one false step could be fatal.
The Trial Begins
Will the two be able to weather the onslaught of ordeals and take their place among the elite and glory, or will they suffer ignominious defeat? The terrifying trial that will test their abilities to survive has begun.
Into the Jungle
Walter plunges into the heart of the island, spurred by the quickening throbbing of tension and excitement. Tyler follows, putting all her five senses at her keen disposal while prudently pressing on.
A Sinister Twist
Just as the two disappear into the jungle, a sinister ship approaches! Little do the two new PF Squad recruits know, but their first drill is going to become their first taste of combat. The training unfolds under gathering clouds of war.
Enemies & Characters
Walter Ryan
A 21-year-old male recruit in the Government Army's PF Squadron who enlisted to temper both his body and mind.
Tyra Elson
A 20-year-old female recruit in the Government Army's PF Squadron who joined due to her thirst for justice and scored first on the paper test.
Angelica
A named character in the story.
Marcus
A named character in the story.
Tarma
A named character in the story.
Eri
A named character in the story.
Mio
A named character in the story.
Rumi
A named character in the story.
Nadoka
A named character in the story.
Demon God
A named enemy or boss entity.
Alfemia
A named character in the story.
Mama
A named character in the story.
Jasako-Art
A named character in the story.
Hyper Vulcan
A named entity.
Hyper Cannon
A named entity.
Thruster+
A named entity.
Crackler1
A named entity.
Cabracan
A named entity.
N1 Clear
A named entity.
N2 Clear
A named entity.
N5 Clear
A named entity.
Neird Ruins
A named location or entity.
Soldier
An enemy soldier.
Prisoner
A prisoner encountered in the story.
Blizard Pop Up
A named entity.
Controls
START
Starts the game, calls up the Pause Menu
SELECT
Not used
+CONTROL PAD
Makes characters move ( ←→ ), crouch ( ↓ ), look up ( ↑ ) / Selects items
A BUTTON
Jump / Confirm selections / Boarding Vehicles / Exiting Vehicles
B BUTTON
Fires gun (or conducts knife attacks at close range), fires Vulcan cannon / Cancels selections / Crouch Attack / Downward Attack
R BUTTON
Used for lobbing grenades, firing cannons (ammo limited for both)
L BUTTON
Activates Metal Slug Attack or Stealth Abilities (only when appropriate cards are obtained)
+CONTROL PAD Down ( ↓ ) + B Button
Crouch Attack
A Button, then +Control Pad Down ( ↓ ) + B Button
Downward Attack
A Button near vehicles
Boarding Vehicles
+CONTROL PAD Down ( ↓ ) + A Button While riding vehicle
Exiting Vehicles
+CONTROL Pad positions ( ←→ )
Direction Shift
How to Play
Getting Started
Insert the Game Pak into the GAME BOY ADVANCE and turn the system on. Push START when the title screen is displayed to access the File Select options.
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BEGIN NEW GAME
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RESUME GAME
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DELETE FILE
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COPY FILE
File Select Screen
This screen lets you select files to begin game play, and delete or copy files. Select files and menus with the +Control Pad and push the A Button to confirm selections. Use the Option selection to turn continuous shooting on or off.
Starting a New Game
Select an empty NEW file and choose your difficulty level: NORMAL or HARD. Note that this setting is only available when you start a new game and cannot be changed during gameplay.
Now choose either Walter or Tyra from the Character Select screen. The attack objectives appear on the Map screen and the game begins.
Resuming Gameplay
Choose a file containing saved data to access the Camp screen. Select "MISSION" and begin play from that point.
You can resume play from the specific attack objective you select on the map.
Managing Files
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Deleting: Choosing “DELETE” from the File Select screen allows you to select a specific file and erase the stored data. Select the file to be deleted and push the A button.
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Copying: Choosing “COPY” from the File Select screen allows the contents of one file to be copied into another empty file. Select the desired file for copying and then the empty file in which data is to be transferred.
Base Camp Screen
Selecting a file in which data is saved calls up the Base Camp screen. Push Up or Down on the +Control Pad to select options, then push the A Button to confirm.
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BASE CAMP
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MISSION
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CARD
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PRISONER
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SAVE
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END
MISSION
This option lets you select the data to continue game play. Select an attack objective on the Map screen and the game resumes from that point.
CARD
This allows you to confirm information on cards obtained during missions. Push Up or Down on the +Control Pad to select the card whose information you want to see and push the A Button to confirm.
You can also turn card functions on and off here. The interface displays a list of cards (e.g., STEALTH, MARSNIUM) and their status (e.g., EQUIPPED WITH STEALTH CAPABILITY).
PRISONER
The HOSTAGE LIST option lets you see a list of the hostages rescued during missions.
SAVE
This option saves the data of cleared missions, including obtained cards and the names of rescued hostages. A confirmation prompt will appear: "CURRENT DATA WILL BE OVERWRITTEN. OK?" with YES or NO options.
END
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QUIT: Ends the game and returns you to the Title screen.
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END GAME: A confirmation prompt appears asking "END GAME?" with YES or NO options.
Pause Menu
Pushing START during missions (or in dungeons) calls up the Pause menu. Push START a second time to resume game play.
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CONTINUE MISSION: Resumes missions.
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RETURN TO CAMP: Stops the mission midway, returns characters to the camp, and the mission is abandoned.
Failing Missions
When characters die during missions (or in dungeons), the Continue screen appears. Continuing the game deletes all the cards and hostages obtained in the area (or dungeon) in which the character died. These items must be recovered after play resumes.
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CONTINUE: Resumes the game from the area in which the character died.
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RETURN TO CAMP: Stops the mission midway, returns characters to the camp, and the mission is abandoned.
Abandoning Missions
Abandoning missions by returning to camp erases all cards and hostages obtained midway through the mission.
In addition to obtaining cards and hostages, it is necessary to clear the mission (or dungeon) to keep these. Save data using the Camp screen after clearing a mission.
Tips & Maps
VIEWING THE MAP
A complete map of the uninhabited island and attack objectives is displayed, allowing free selection of cleared or new objectives when resuming a game.
MISSIONS
A mission succeeds by defeating the boss, fails if the character's life energy is exhausted, and forces progression to the next area upon entry with no option to return.
DUNGEONS
Players can freely move between areas to find hidden cards, clearing the stage by obtaining just one, with failure occurring if life energy is depleted.
Items & Weapons
HEAVY MACHINE GUN
Machine gun providing automatic firepower.
ROCKET LAUNCHER
Launches rockets at opponents.
SHOTGUN
A short-range but delightfully destructive weapon.
FLAME SHOT
An anti-personnel flame thrower.
IRONSIDE
A missile that hugs the earth at super-speed.
ENEMY CHASER
A homing missile to track down enemies wherever they run.
CARD
Automatically received by fulfilling special requirements, making items more powerful, adding to abilities, or bringing changes to the game.
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