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.
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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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