Metal Slug 5 (PS2)

The Metal Slug series is something of a rare anomaly in gaming terms. Whilst most old-skool franchises have seen fit to acquire 3D facelifts and employ flashy effects in order to remain in vogue for the 21st century, Metal Slug has if anything broadened its cult following by doing the exact opposite – steadfastly remaining the same. Whether you play the first or the fifth instalment, little has been discernibly altered in the mad-cap retro shooters blueprint. Fans will know what they are getting, but can number five still raise a smile or is the joke wearing a little thin? Metal Slug 5 (MS5) is the third of its lineage to appear on the PlayStation2, having ...  Read the complete review

Despite the title that Dooyoo have set up with this game you actually get both version 4 and 5 of the Metal Slug series so that’s two games in one which should make it excellent value and while this is undoubtedly a good game it is not the greatest shoot em up you will find on the market. This is a two dimensional game where you battle you way through the various levels destroying he numbers of enemies. You can choose from any one of four characters to play as however as they all handle exactly the same there really is not that much choice to be had. The important thing with this game is to take advantage of the various tank like vehicles or “slugs” in ...  Read the complete review