Dotemu is working with SNK to bring backMetal Slugas a Tactical RPG,Metal Slug Tacticswas revealed at Summer Game Fest 2021.Here’s the reveal trailer and what we know so far.
Metal Slug Tacticfirst details, reveal trailer
Dotemu, Leikir Studio, and SNK will be launchingMetal Slug Tacticsexclusively on PC via steam.
it’s interesting to note the game is described as a tactical roguelite RPG. Meaning it’s likely the game works with “runs”. In those, once you get a game over, you restart from the beginning, probably with some items or skills carrying over.
Players will unlock new abilities and weapons after each battle, and can also call for reinforcements, including air strikes or the iconic metal slug tank. Allies can also Sync which each other to unleash combo attacks. Elevation is also taken into account in the gameplay.
The game will featureMetal Slug’s iconic protagonists Marco Rossi, Eri Kasamoto, Fio Germi, and Tarma Roving. On the villain’s side, we have the usual dictator parody Donald Morden, who planned a coup d’état against the World Government, and gathered a new army.
TheSteam pagedoesn’t mention any release date estimate forMetal Slug Tactics. You can watch the reveal trailer forMetal Slug Tacticsright below:
Dotemu recently publishedStreets of Rage 4by Guard Crush and Lizard Cube, which is an incredible sequel, elevating the classic series and surpassingStreets of Rage 2nearly 30 years later.
In the past, SNK also announced it’s working on twoMetal Sluggames, one is for mobile, and one for consoles/PC that has yet to be revealed. It’s unclear if that otherMetal Sluggame was actuallyTactics, or a separate project.
SNK is also working onKOF XV, which was recently delayed to early 2022, and with good reason as the game definitely needs some polish. Hopefully, it’ll propose a full package at launch and honor the series. Lastly, in case you’ve forgotten, MiSK, the non-profit foundation of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman,bought 33% of SNKâs shares, becoming the largest shareholders.Moreover, it’s ultimately planning to own 51% of the shares. Personally speaking I’m a bit bummed, to say the least, by that move.
