Metal Slug Tactics was unveiled during the E3 festivities this year, but the latest Indie World from Nintendo confirmed the news many of us - well, this writer in any case - was waiting to hear. It's coming to Nintendo Switch next year.
In case you missed it, this is a Dotemu-published new take on the iconic IP (developed by Leikir Studio), adopting isometric tactics gameplay along with the usual colourful visuals and characters. The new trailer (above) showcased some of the gameplay in action, while confirming that Tee Lopes is working on the soundtrack.
Below is a bit of blurb:
Paired with gorgeous pixel art and fluid animation which faithfully channels the series’ timeless aesthetic, this new footage of frontline powerhouses Marco, Eri, Fio, and Tarma rolling out to battle from a headquarters packed with nods to the long-running series’ history. The team returns with their signature arsenal - including the reliable heavy machine gun and devastating SVX-15D Slugnoid mech - as they face down fresh tactical fights.
Are you excited about playing this one on Switch next year?
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h3uBr0CCm58
Nice.
Day one buy for sure. Love the new tactical take on this NeoGeo franchise.
My reveal of the day . Was hoping (and was also pretty certain) it would launch on Switch after the E3 reveal,
Looks incredible. Dotemu knocking it out of the park recently (providing this turns out to be good...).
This is amazing news! Love it!
Physical release via Pix'N Love and LRG please.
Never thought I'd see a new Metal Slug game announced today, let alone the fact that it isn't being made by SNK, or even a shooter at all, and actually looks like a legit great game, is one sentence I never thought I'd be saying today... O_O
Looks awesome. They nailed that classic Metal Slug aesthetic.
It would have been insane if this didn't release on Switch, which just seems like the perfect fit for the game!
I only played one or two Metal Slug games, but the pixel animation has always been very expressive and fluid looking. I'm happy to see that this remains true when indies get their hands on the IP!
Now THIS is how you do pixel art right in 2021.
Happy it found its way on Switch.
I immediately knew it was Tee Lopes upon hearing the soundtrack. Looking forward to this.
This came out of nowhere...
Might have to pick this up.
Would have preferred the Anthology collection from Wii on Switch but hey, this looks promising.
It sure is beautiful (much better-looking than that other Metal Slug sequel coming) and I love the IP. I just hope the gameplay is good.
They’ve certainly captured the sprite animation of the series.
Perfect combo of Metal Slug and FFTA. Looking forward to it.
I don't want to sound sacrilegious, but I may well prefer this to the mainline metal slug games if it turns out well enough. Definitely high up on the wishlisted games most wanted
Great to have confirmation for a Switch version. This game's right up my alley, 2022 just keeps getting better for the Switch.
@Denoloco Every game except for 6 and xx(unfortunately) is available as part of the ACA NEOGEO line. From what I’ve heard the emulation is better than the wii collection too!
Now we just need some Advanced Wars crossover.
While I was kind of certain it would get one, it's still good to see a Switch release announced.
I'm so into this it hurts.
This will be awesome.
Love tactical games.
Love pixelart.
Love Metal Slug.
Yay!
Forgot about the massive bosses. Nice!
Definitely interested in this!!
Looks great. Hope we do eventually get another mainline entry but this will definitely keep interest in the series alive
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