Later Slug games introduced a wide range of alternative vehicles - some of which felt a little on the gimmicky side - but by sticking to a single option here there's a certain purity to the experience. This 'Super Vehicle' pops up at predetermined points in each of the game's levels, and is capable of taking a fair amount of punishment before it explodes and your character is forcibly ejected. The setting surely requires no explanation you're tasked with taking down an entire army of enemies using a series of guns - many of which can be collected in the field by saving POWs and have limited ammo - grenades and (of course) the titular Metal Slug tank. confirmed it was bringing its ACA Neo Geo range to the console, and the good news is that this seminal title has lost none of its ability to entertain. It was almost inevitable that Metal Slug would make an appearance on the Switch the moment that Hamster Corp. Since then, we've seen six mainline sequels and a series of spin-offs, as well as anthology collections and Virtual Console releases on the Wii. Released in 1996 - a time when the traditional run-and-gun arcade shooter was on the wane - this debut release dazzled with its superb visuals, excellent animation and tight controls. Of all the titles released during the Neo Geo's surprisingly long lifespan, Metal Slug arguably stands out as one of the most famous and beloved.

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