![]() ![]() While fans were initially surprised that the long-dormant series had switched genre, it didn't take long for many to warm to the return of the beloved franchise, especially since it's coming from Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge publisher Dotemu. While the game was expected to release later this year, Dotemu has now announced that Metal Slug Tactics has been unfortunately delayed to 2023. The Metal Slug series originated as a 2D action series developed by Nazca Corporation before it merged with SNK Corporation in 1996. The series follows a group of soldiers as they fend off military, alien, and zombie invasions. RELATED: Saudi Arabia Now Owns Nearly All of SNK The series' gameplay consists of run-and-gun platforming combined with shoot-em-up mechanics and is most identifiable by the intensely detailed pixel art that has defined the series since its inception. Metal Slug Tactics, the first entry in over 13 years, was first announced at Summer Game Fest Kick-Off in 2021. The game is currently in development at Leikir Studio, a French developer known for indie games such as Rogue Lords and Wondershot. In February 2022, the studio was acquired by European publisher Focus Interactive, while publisher Dotemu was also acquired in August 2021. Gameplay for Metal Slug Tactics was shown at an Indie World event hosted by Nintendo in August 2021, where it was confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch and PC. Since this event, Metal Slug Tactics has gone very quiet with little to no updates throughout 2022. ![]() Today, Dotemu announced alongside fresh art from the game that Metal Slug Tactics is delayed to 2023. No further release details were provided.ĭespite the delay in Metal Slug Tactics and the delay for Firaxis Games' upcoming Marvel's Midnight Suns announced earlier this week, strategy RPG fans still have a lot to look forward to this year with titles like The DioField Chronicle and Tactics Ogre: Reborn confirmed for release in 2022. It is worth also keeping in mind that with the ongoing Russo-Ukranian War, many developers are cautious of releasing games based in war settings, especially light-hearted titles. This is the reason why Nintendo and WayForward's Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp has been delayed indefinitely and will likely not even release in 2022, despite being originally planned to release back in April.Įither way, Metal Slug Tactics is shaping up to be an exciting and fresh blend of tactical RPG gameplay with the distinct visual flair that SNK's beloved series is known for, so giving it more time in the oven can only be a good thing given how solid gameplay teasers have been. This article was first published in Geek Culture.Metal Slug Tactics will release on PC and Nintendo Switch in 2023.The Metal Slug series is coming back in a whole new way next year, as Dotemu and Leikir Studio confirm that Metal Slug Tactics is getting a 2022 release date - and a Nintendo Switch version has been announced as well!Īlong with the announcement, here’s a brand new gameplay trailer showing the game in action! It will take some time before we can get our hands on Metal Slug Tactics and its new gameplay twist, but with both a PC and a Nintendo Switch release, fans will have options aplenty when fighting the good fight.ĪLSO READ: Metal Slug Tactics is a strategic roguelite re-imagination of the classic The headquarters is a particular love letter to both the series and SNK’s history. Featuring gorgeous pixel art and fluid animation, every scene is a joy to behold. However you feel about tactical games, the look of Metal Slug Tactics is definitely a big plus. ![]() Expect plenty of guns and explosions to be a big part of the affair.ĭeveloped by Leikir Studio and published by DotEmu, Metal Slug Tactics will also have rogue like elements, so gameplay is going to be kept fresh with each run. Requiring a more tactical approach, getting into the right positions will often grant bonuses to help in battle. Now, we finally have some gameplay of Metal Slug Tactics to pore over.Īs part of the latest Indie World event, we see fan-favourites Marco, Tarma, Fio, and Eri take to various battlefields and engage in pixellated action. Taking the old SNK run-and-gun formula and bringing it into the world of turn-based strategy, the reveal trailer was a pleasant surprise for many. Nostalgia is always a good way to bring back good memories, and when Metal Slug Tactics was first revealed back in June, that feel-good feeling was definitely going around. ![]()
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