Dotemu and Leikir Studio announced today that Metal Slug Tactics, the bold turn-based tactical RPG adaptation of the iconic run-and-gun series, will also be available to play via Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.
The game also arrives on the service on November 5th, its worldwide release date for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The game has suggested retail prices in Brazil starting at R$73.99.
And another surprise! While you were reading the Game Pass news, the extended Metal Slug Tactics gameplay video flanked you. The hard-hitting battles of Metal Slug Tactics are front and center in this new preview, with over 18 minutes showcasing the devastating abilities of its recently revealed playable characters.
This new gameplay video features a trio of valuable allies joining the series’ protagonist warriors in battle. Meet each of them:
Clark Still: Originally from the Ikari Warriors series and previously playable in Metal Slug 6, Clark’s immense strength and fighting experience allow this ally (not unlike a tank) to displace enemies across the map and deal long-range, status-inflicting damage.
Ralf Jones: Also returning to the fray from the Ikari Warriors series and Metal Slug 6, Ralf is a master of close-range combat, with devastating punches and the ability to charge enemies head-on like a raging bull.
Leona Heidern: A more recent addition to the Ikari Warriors, Leona is a revered fighter capable of replacing fallen enemies with fake allies; she can distract and overwhelm enemy forces in her distinctive approach to dominating the combat zone.
Both a respectful homage to one of the all-time classics and an imaginative new way to celebrate the renowned franchise, Metal Slug Tactics channels METAL SLUG’s timeless aesthetic through gorgeous pixel art and fluid animation. The game’s highly replayable battlefields combine blended layers of hand-crafted terrain with subtle roguelite elements, forcing players to adapt and overcome unpredictable encounters as they master the dynamic and strategic combat. Wield classic METAL SLUG weapons, leveraging skill trees, perks, and an adrenaline-fueled super attack system to outwit and destroy the flanks of the series’ signature villains.
Metal Slug Tactics was developed entirely by Leikir Studio with support from Dotemu and access provided by the intellectual property holder, SNK.