Metal Slug 2
The explosive sequel introduces the iconic Slugs and playable female soldiers Eri and Fio. Battle through 5 missions with enhanced weapons and the debut of zombie transformations.
Platform
Arcade
Year
1998
Genre
Run and Gun
Developer
SNK
Controls
About This Game
Expands the original's arsenal with the devastating Satellite Laser and Iron Lizard weapons, while introducing environmental hazards like quicksand and avalanches.
First appearance of the fan-favorite Zombie Mission (Stage 3) where characters transform into slow-moving zombies with unique attacks.
Notorious for slowdown issues due to hardware limitations, later fixed in the Metal Slug X revision. Sold over 36,000 arcade boards worldwide.
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