Here's the deal: we're still waiting for SNK to pull its finger out and give us a release date for Metal Slug 7. Yes, the game might look the part in motion, but with a release date for Japan not yet announced, it feels some way off.In other words, we could do with a replacement, something to tide us over until SNK's run-'n-gun arrives. We've discussed Simple DS Vol. 31 THE Super Bullet!! Custom Tank previously, and also touched on the similarities it shares with Metal Slug 7 -- the lovably chunky sprites, the relentless blasting, screens packed with explosions.
Plus, as much as it might feel a bit "supermarket own-brand" compared to the more renowned SNK game, it holds one vital advantage over its illustrious rival: it's out in Japan in just over a week, on January 31st. It also looks pretty approachable, as Japanese customizable tank games go.
If you're still teetering over a purchase -- something that your local friendly importer can help you out with -- roll past the break for another set of new screens.
[Via Go Nintendo]
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1-22-2008 @ 8:08PM
Brello said...
Fear the bare-midriff soldier! Sometimes I forget the golden rule that 80% of the female body is immune to all damage and thus needs no armor.
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1-22-2008 @ 9:04PM
DBuck_Eye said...
What ever happened to that 07 Commando game? Is it even out? If it is, is it worth picking up?
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1-22-2008 @ 9:50PM
ChrisG said...
Not released anywhere, so far.
1-23-2008 @ 12:09AM
Anticrawl said...
My god does this Metal Slug take place entirely inside the tank? My guess is no, I like to dish out the pain on foot, wth my knife and occasionally on the back of a gun totting ostrich.
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