Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)

What is Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)?

Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500) is a classic arcade run-and-gun shooter developed by SNK. It's actually an enhanced version of Metal Slug 2, featuring refined gameplay, new enemy placements, additional weapons, and remixed levels. Players take on the role of elite soldiers Marco Rossi, Tarma Roving, Eri Kasamoto, or Fio Germi, battling against the renegade General Morden and his vast army. Known for its over-the-top action, hilarious animations, detailed pixel art, and chaotic battles, Metal Slug X throws players into intense side-scrolling missions filled with enemy soldiers, tanks, aircraft, and monstrous creatures. The iconic Metal Slug tank and other wild vehicles are key to surviving the relentless onslaught.

Game Features

• Intense Run-and-Gun Action: Blast your way through hordes of enemies with a variety of powerful weapons. • Iconic Vehicles: Pilot the legendary Metal Slug tank, along with planes, mechs, camels, and other surprising rides, each with unique weapons. • Diverse Arsenal: Collect and use weapons like the Heavy Machine Gun, Rocket Launcher, Flame Shot, Laser Gun, and the devastating Iron Lizard. • Cooperative Play: Team up with a friend for 2-player simultaneous action, doubling the firepower and fun. • Hilarious Visuals & Animations: Experience the series' trademark exaggerated character animations and humorous death sequences. • Challenging Boss Battles: Face off against gigantic and creatively designed end-of-level bosses. • Multiple Characters: Choose from four distinct soldiers, each with subtle differences. • Prisoner Rescue: Free POWs hidden throughout levels for bonus points and extra weapons. • Enhanced Gameplay: Smoother difficulty curve and new enemy patterns compared to Metal Slug 2.

How to Play Metal Slug X - Super Vehicle-001 (NGM-2500)(NGH-2500)?

1. Movement: Use the Arrow Keys (or WASD keys) to move your character left, right, crouch, and look up.
2. Jump: Press the Z key to make your character jump. Press Z while crouching to perform a roll.
3. Shoot: Press the Z key to fire your currently equipped weapon. Hold down Z for continuous fire with automatic weapons.
4. Throw Grenades: Press the X key to throw a grenade. Grenades are powerful but limited.
5. Change Weapon: Walk over a new weapon icon (H, R, F, S, L, etc.) to pick it up and replace your current one.
6. Enter/Exit Vehicles: Stand near a vehicle (like the Metal Slug tank) and press the Down Arrow Key to enter. Press Down Arrow Key again while inside to exit.
7. Vehicle Controls: While in a vehicle, use the Arrow Keys (or WASD) to move. Press Z to fire the vehicle's main weapon. Press X to fire the vehicle's secondary weapon (if it has one, like the tank's vulcan gun).
8. Rescue POWs: Shoot the cages or chains holding Prisoners of War (POWs) to free them for rewards.
9. Collect Items: Grab food items to restore health, or collect point bonuses scattered throughout the levels.
10. Objective: Fight through each stage, defeating waves of enemies and massive bosses, to progress and ultimately defeat General Morden's forces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metal Slug X just a harder version of Metal Slug 2? No, it's actually considered a more balanced and refined experience. While still challenging, it features adjusted difficulty, remixed enemy placements, new weapons (like the Drop Shot), and visual tweaks compared to Metal Slug 2.

What happens if I run out of grenades? If you use all your grenades, you won't be able to throw any more until you find a new grenade pickup (usually marked with a 'G' icon). Grenades are powerful area-of-effect weapons, so use them strategically against groups or tough enemies.

Are there any differences between the four playable characters? Yes, but they are subtle. Marco and Tarma (the original duo) typically start with a Heavy Machine Gun. Eri starts with a unique special weapon (often a handgun with grenades). Fio starts with more grenades. Their running speeds and jump heights might have minor variations, but the core gameplay remains the same.