Metal Slug Anthology

Metal Slug is undoubtedly one of SNK’s most celebrated titles, alongside their iconic fighting games. This classic run-and-gun shooter dominated the 90s arcade scene and holds a special place in the hearts of gamers who grew up during that era. Over the years, SNK has made several attempts to keep the series relevant, but few efforts matched the impact of their late-2000s releases.

Enter Metal Slug Anthology, arguably the best Metal Slug compilation to date! Covering Metal Slug I through VI, it was released on multiple platforms, including PS2, Wii, and PSP. The version I personally experienced was PSP one and I did enjoy the run even if never giving it a complete run. While it doesn’t include Metal Slug 7, the Anthology still offers the most comprehensive single-package experience of the series.

Despite being such a well-crafted compilation, SNK has yet to re-release the Anthology on modern consoles, even as peers like Capcom and Konami have revisited their classic libraries. Here’s hoping SNK decides to bring this legendary collection to a new generation of players soon.