Metal Slug

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Game Info

Metal Slug

Developer: Nazca Corporation
Publisher: SNK
Release Date: April 19, 1996
Platforms: Arcade · Neo Geo AES · Neo Geo CD · PlayStation 3 · PSP · PC (Windows) · iOS · Android · Mac · Linux · Wii
Genres: Shooter · Platform · Arcade

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Features May 28, 2026

Metal Slug Sound Design: The Psychology Behind the Iconic Voice

How Metal Slug's lo-fi announcer voice became a global audio trademark more recognisable than most studio logos — and the psychology that made it stick.

Features May 22, 2026

Metal Slug: The Story of the Geniuses Behind the Game

How ex-Irem rebels founded Nazca Corporation, built a tank-only prototype, and created Metal Slug — the run-and-gun masterpiece that defined SNK's Neo Geo legacy.

Features May 21, 2026

Metal Slug Pixel Art: Why No One Draws Like SNK?

Metal Slug's pixel art set a standard no studio has matched in 30 years. Discover how Nazca Corporation turned Neo Geo hardware into an interactive cartoon.