Metal Slug 3
Developer: SNK Publisher: Ignition Release: 11/05/04 (UK) Genre: Action SNK set a high bar with the first two Metal Slug games. As essentially Contra on steroids they took the 2d side scrolling action genre to new heights with…
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Metal Slug X
Developer: SNK Publisher: Agetec Released: 04/14/01 Genre: Action Metal Slug was a breath of fresh air within the Neo Geo library. In a sea of fighting games and the occasional shooter a bad ass side scrolling action game…
Metal Slug – Super Vehicle-001
Developer: Nazca Publisher: SNK Released: 08/07/97 Genre: Action The early years of the Neo Geo saw a fairly diverse lineup of arcade titles that covered most genres. When combined with the system’s horsepower SNK’s games looked a cut…
Blowout
Developer: Terminal Reality Publisher: Majesco Release: 11/28/23 Genre: Action Also: PC, PS2, Xbox The run and gun action game was a rare commodity during the 6th generation. Even though Contra had a resurgence most developers did not want to capitalize…
Blazing Chrome
Developer: JoyMasher Publisher: The Arcade Crew Release: 07/11/19 Genre: Action Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One If there is any one reason I love indie games it is because there are legions of talented developers…
Dolphin Blue
Developer: Sammy Publisher: Sammy Release: 2003 Genre: Action Dolphin Blue is a 2.5D Metal Slug, let’s get that out of the way right now. The game takes obvious “inspiration” from SNK’s classic run and gun series and does not…
In the Hunt
Developer: Xing/SMS Publisher: Kokopeli Released: 1996 Genre: Shooter The late 80s and early 90s saw shooters of all kinds. From your standard space shooter to the occasional medieval fantasy romp like Elemental Master, the genre covered nearly all…
Undercover Cops
Developer: Varie Publisher: Irem Released: 03/03/95 Genre: Beat ’em up If you were to explore nearly any publisher’s back catalog you’ll find plenty of hidden classics that have gone unnoticed. That is extremely evident with Irem. Everyone of course…
Rapid Reload
Developer: Media Vision Publisher: SCEE Release: 09/29/95 Genre: Action Gunner’s Heaven holds the distinction of being one of the first PlayStation games I ever read about. Next to Battle Arena Toshinden it seemed like the coolest game in…
Soul of the Samurai
Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Release: 1999 Genre: Action When Resident Evil hit it hit big. While it was certainly not the first game to mix 3d characters with polygonal characters it was one of the most notable at…