I See...you'll Get Used To It Friend Xd.

I see...you'll get used to it friend xd.

Metal Slug 1: Current Review

As a heads up, I'm using the Metal Pack emulator to play Metal Slug 1!

Due to my nearly non-existent game skills, Metal Slug 1 is definitely kicking my ass. Luckily, the save states are very helpful or I might have immediately stopped playing the game. So far, I would say it's exciting and rewarding yet frustrating at the same time. I know I can change the difficulty, but I think that would kill the fun and intensity of Metal Slug 1.

The controls feel a bit off, but I'm sure it's just a matter of getting used to them. I'm new to more challenging video games, but I'm willing to learn and practice! I'm hoping that my dumbass brain will cooperate with me...

I don't have the greatest patience when it comes to more difficult games. However, I think it's a good idea to challenge myself and continue on with this journey of playing Metal Slug 1 through 5. I will be taking my time as I don't want to ruin the fun for me because of my stupid impatience and lacking game skills.

I'm new to emulators, and Metal Pack is my first experience with one. It feels surreal, but I'm grateful to the person in the Metal Slug community for making the Neo Geo games accessible.

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Three minor Rebel Army soldier OCs

Torquil Aitken: He’s a Scottish-American Rebel Vehicle Driver with curly coppery red hair, tanned skin, freckles, dull jade eyes, a butt chin, prominent stubble, and the standard Rebel soldier uniform. He's a cheerful extrovert whose charisma stems from his fun-loving attitude and ability to make others laugh with jokes tailored to their sense of humour. As a confident individual, he exudes swagger in his step and rarely shows fear in the face of adversity, but it can sometimes tip into recklessness and overconfidence. He'll stop at nothing to protect his comrades, but can't resist charming the ladies and indulging in the occasional bout of mischief.

Extra information:

When on the battlefield, Torquil prefers to pilot the Type-4 Girida-O, but occasionally switches it up with the T-2B Melty Honey when he's feeling overly confident. The only vehicle he refuses to drive is the Type-5 Iron Iso, due to its rarity on the battlefield and the fear of destroying it too quickly.

Torquil has a tendency to break into traditional Scottish songs while driving or during downtime, much to the amusement of his fellow Rebel soldiers.

Guilherme Carvalho: He’s a Brazilian Rebel Rifleman with wavy chocolate brown hair, umber skin, two facial moles (one above his eyebrow and one near the centre of his chin), and sunburst green-hazel eyes. Due to his compassionate and nurturing nature, he has a habit of prioritising the needs of others over his own, which can sometimes lead to self-neglect. He’s a shy individual that listens actively and shows genuine interest in others' concerns, but his patience wears thin when his paranoia takes hold. He strives to remain calm in high-pressure situations, but when overwhelmed, his composure can give way to ruthless and reckless behaviour.

Extra information:

Guilherme has a long-lost sister named Geovana, who is a successful surgeon, whom he finally got to meet in person before the Great Morden War.

Guilherme carries around a worn, handmade leather journal with him, passed down from his great-grandmother. He uses it to record his thoughts, observations, and insights, often accompanied by sketches of the people and environments he encounters.

Ferdinand Hofbauer: He’s an Austrian Rebel Gatling Soldier with straight jet black hair, warm beige skin, blue-grey eyes, a scar running across his left cheek, and a finely chopped goatee. He's quite serious and overprotective of his two best friends, Torquil and Guilherme, due to a deep-seated fear of losing them, stemming from the tragic loss of his pregnant wife. He’s a by-the-book individual who carefully follows protocols and expects the same from others, maintaining a stern expression while trying to avoid distractions. He’s a strategic thinker that rarely complains, preferring to keep his true emotions hidden behind a stoic mask.

Extra information:

Ferdinand adopted a blue tortoiseshell cat, naming her Franziska after his late wife, who was a law clerk. To his surprise, his Styrian Coarse-haired Hound, Benedikt, and the cat became fast friends, alleviating his worry that they might hurt each other.

Ferdinand always carries around two photographs: one with his deceased wife from before the Great Morden War and one with his two best friends from the Rebel Army.

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Metal Slug 3: Current Review

I'm halfway through the game and I'm enjoying it so far. Even though I suffer from major skill issues (yes, I just said that) and it's promptly kicking my ass, it's giving me an opportunity to think about what I should do better next time.

I decided to give Eri a proper chance for this playthrough and I feel sad whenever she dies because of her piercing scream of pain. I'm currently dying a lot like the previous two games, so it's far worse for me...

In Mission 2, I managed to save Utan! I also hope I can get Hyakutaro during my run. If not, I'll save Hyakutaro for the last three games that the Metal Pack emulator has to offer.

I've noticed that my two biggest hurdles to overcome are my lack of resource management and my recklessness. I definitely need to improve upon that, but it has been a struggle so far.

As of now, Mission 3 is my least favourite level because it starts with being in the gosh darn water and the Jupiter King (the robot boss in the boiler room) is annoying as fuck. It might be a skill issue, but I find that the controls feel a bit slippery and delayed when in the water. I'm not entirely sure about that though...

I sadly fucked up recapturing the prisoners when it came to Mission 3 because a piss poor save during the fight against the Jupiter King. I only recaptured 4 or 5 prisoners for that Mission, so it's not the biggest deal. I also had my first continue during the run as a result of getting fed up with Mission 3. However, it's not the end of the world and I firmly believe that I'll do much better than what I got for Metal Slug 2.

When playing through Mission 1, I instantly notice that there is a lot of replay value compared to the previous two because of alternative routes. It also appears to be far better than the first two games. After going through the list of games that the Metal Pack emulator offers, I have a strong feeling that I'm going to replay Metal Slug 3 again to get that full experience.

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Greetings, everyone! This is a side blog of @cypriathus and @floofgryph! This place is for stuff about my experiences with the Metal Slug games and headcanons, OCs, memes, and roleplays for the series. If you would like to know about me, consider checking out my introductory post!

I'm going to say that I'm fairly new to the Metal Slug franchise. So, if I get something wrong, please be nice and re-correct me!

Notice about asks and what not

Roleplay rules

This is how Eri and Tarma would see in Metal Slug 4

Knife duel to the death with Allen O'Neil (LEVEL 8)