Metal Slug - Super Vehicle-001

Nazca • 1996

Metal Slug - Super Vehicle-001 — Title screen
Title screen
Metal Slug - Super Vehicle-001 — Gameplay
Gameplay

Metal Slug - Super Vehicle-001 is a fast-paced, side-scrolling platform shooter for up to two players that parodies military themes and action movies. Players take on missions as soldiers armed with a pistol who can acquire powerful weapons like flame shots, rocket launchers, and shotguns along the way. A key feature of the game is the "Super Vehicle-001," or Metal Slug tank, which provides devastating firepower but must be exited quickly before it explodes if damaged too severely. Each mission presents a series of challenges, including rescuing prisoners who award points and weapon upgrades, battling enemy troops using vehicles like tanks and helicopters, and defeating large boss vehicles at the end of each level. The game's humor is evident in its exaggerated character designs, over-the-top action sequences, and satirical portrayal of military tropes. Running on SNK’s Neo-Geo MVS hardware, Metal Slug - Super Vehicle-001 offers a frantic and entertaining experience for players seeking a blend of intense shooting action and comedic storytelling. Controls consist of an eight-way joystick and three buttons used to shoot, jump, throw grenades, and operate the Metal Slug tank's special attacks.

Details

Manufacturer
Nazca
Year
1996
Players
2
Genre
Platform / Shooter Scrolling
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
mslug

Machine data derived from the MAME project.