Metal Slug

NebraskaDragon · Apr 21, 2002

I have been searching around for the metal slug 1st and second reviews, and everyone seems to agree that 2nd mission is great, but there seems to be mixed feelings about 1st mission. What do you guys think, and what are teh main differences between the two?

Huxley · Apr 21, 2002

Both are great games, but MS2 is just...more! MS1 has a more linear structure, less missions, weapons, vehicles, characters, enemies, bosses...and well, you get the idea. But much like the MVS/AES versions, both are based around the same basic gameplay, so you're getting a f'sking good game either way.

moog · Apr 22, 2002

They are both excellent, considering MS1 is generally cheaper it is a good place to start.

KaedesDisciple · Apr 22, 2002

My advice, get the 1st Mission first, then if you like it, get the 2nd. 2nd just blows the first one right out of the water IMO. Better stages, weapons, vehicles, gameplay, and replay value out the ass! Both are must buys. :cool:

NebraskaDragon · Apr 22, 2002

cool. very helpful information. i did go ahead and order the 1st mission basically because its the cheaper of the two. i played it once years ago in the arcade and liked it. hope i still do!

Metal Slug · Apr 23, 2002

Second mission also has speech "PINEAPPLE" and the like!
Although most cool, this feature gives it that "authentic" MS2 slowdown every time it speaks!
Now you can turn off the speech if this pisses you off too much, but I kinda like it!

MS2 is the better game!
BUT not by a huge margin, sort of 9/10 for MS2 and 8/10 for MS1.
If you like MS, then start with the first one, and then treat yourself to the more expensive second one a bit later.

moog · Apr 24, 2002

Originally posted by NebraskaDragon:
cool. very helpful information. i did go ahead and order the 1st mission basically because its the cheaper of the two. i played it once years ago in the arcade and liked it. hope i still do!<hr></blockquote>

Pocket Metal Slug doesn't look much like it's full size counterpart, but does play with a similar feel, you can opt for blazing guns or stealth mode, the latter generally being more successful. The main difference is down to the number of enimies that the poor NGPC can draw before grinding to a halt, so you never see a mad onslaught of daft soldiers...

NebraskaDragon · Apr 24, 2002

Does 2nd mission run for $60 everywhere? I see 1st mission on ebay all the time, but I havent seen 2nd mission there(not in the last 3 weeks anyhow.).

moog · Apr 24, 2002

2nd mission was quite alot later, it only just got released in Europe and the states before SNK ditched the western market. There is bound to be less copies about and due to the more polished and fat nature of the game demand is higher. $60 is not so bad, Am i right in thinking that is what some poxy xbox game costs....? 2nd mission has more play in it than some dvd microsoft got the renderware wizard to make for them...

NebraskaDragon · Apr 24, 2002

good point :-)

Chevy · Apr 24, 2002

MS3 is sweet i think the level with the sombies in is just classic.when you get bit by one you turn into one thats sweet.ms is a cool seiries.
I have only played the 2d and the 3d game of MS
i have never played the 1st MS but im sure that it is good to.

moog · Apr 24, 2002

Originally posted by Chevy:
MS3 is sweet i think the level with the sombies in is just classic.when you get bit by one you turn into one thats sweet.ms is a cool seiries.
I have only played the 2d and the 3d game of MS
i have never played the 1st MS but im sure that it is good to. <hr></blockquote>

Just to clarify mate, MS3 is a full size neogeo game, and not available for neogeo pocket. There are 2 neogeo pocket incarnations of metal slug, which differ greatly from the arcade versions. The first one is kinda out on it's own in terms of storyline, and the second was developed alongside MS3 for the arcades so some parallels can be drawn.

Alas a third metal slug game never made it to the weeny screen before Nintendo’s 9inch purple stiletto cruelly pierced it dramatically spilling green goo everywhere...

And regarding full size metal slug, the first outing is by far the best, especially on CD with combat school and stuff...

Huxley · Apr 24, 2002

Originally posted by moog:

The main difference is down to the number of enimies that the poor NGPC can draw before grinding to a halt, so you never see a mad onslaught of daft soldiers...<hr></blockquote>

They always try that cheap trick of sending soldiers in one after the other, like some Kung-fu flick. Never works though, you can just stand on the spot and knife the muthafckers...like lambs to the slaughter

NebraskaDragon · Apr 26, 2002

Well, I got 1st mission in the mail yesterday. And the verdict? I like it!

Tadaima · Apr 29, 2002

It's a cool game, I think, with a great gameplay. The second one is awesome too, better then the first. But both are worth being purchased.

.....EchoOfTheBunnymen · Apr 29, 2002

First Mission was great as a first release, and as ever improvements were made and in came Second Mission....... Storming!!!

Antony · May 1, 2002

I only have 1st Mission, and its quite easy, but still nonetheless a great game

BboiNEO77 · May 14, 2002

how do you get the devil general rank(23/23) in MS:1st mission?

K9999 · May 14, 2002

Originally posted by Huxley:

Both are great games, but MS2 is just...more! MS1 has a more linear structure, less missions, weapons, vehicles, characters, enemies, bosses...and well, you get the idea. But much like the MVS/AES versions, both are based around the same basic gameplay, so you're getting a f'sking good game either way.<hr></blockquote>

Yeah, what he said.

Sonic1787DC · Jun 9, 2002

just wondering, but how much would you say a mint complete metal slug 2nd mission would be worth?

and as for my opinion on first mission, i didn't like it so much, but i'm going to give 2nd mission a try soon.

edit: its a used complete minty fresh metal slug second mission (US)

[ June 09, 2002: Message edited by: Sonic1787DC ]

yori · Jun 12, 2002

Hi guys,
if you're interessing in,I sell a japanese metal slug 2 cart for neogeopocket
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Click_Stick · Jun 12, 2002

Originally posted by BboiNEO77:
how do you get the devil general rank(23/23) in MS:1st mission? <hr></blockquote>

No idea... I wish I knew!

By the way, MS 2nd Mission can be had for only $35... Just get the calm shall re-release! Try <a href="http://www.videogamedepot.com," target="_blank">www.videogamedepot.com,</a> I think.

Or <a href="http://www.gexpress.com..." target="_blank">www.gexpress.com...</a>

I think they're both good... But 2nd Mission seems a bit too un-Metal Slug-y at times... It is more platformy that 1st Mission, I think...

But the voices are great!

Both are definitely something to have in your NGPC library.

MilkManX · Jun 12, 2002

I loved Metal Slug First Mission on the Pocket. Dope ass game.

Idburnu · Jun 13, 2002

Metal Slug 1 is definitely a great game, but compared to Slug 2 seems kind of "first generation". (Not quite as much challenge and of course the lack of speech) Part 2 is a lot harder to find, and brings between 50 and 70 dollars when it even is on eBay, but I got lucky and got a flawless UK MS2 from Bugula amongst other games. (Great seller!) Definitely a must have for the NGPC collection!

10 in 2010 · Jun 14, 2002

i bought the game when it first come out in the uk for £29.99 .when i heard the neo geo pocket was being discontinued, i traded it in to gamestation for......£10. mint and complete. then i got ebay and looked for neo geo stuff . oh dear. fortunately i managed to pick up another copy mint + complete for £20 on yahoo auctions, so it wasnt all bad....

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