Classic run and gun chaos lands on modern consoles with Metal Slug 3 for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Part of SNK’s long running Metal Slug series, it sits alongside other arcade staples like Contra and Gunstar Heroes, focusing on tight shooting, chunky pixel art and that familiar loop of rescuing POWs, grabbing weapon pickups and trying to survive the screen filling mayhem. If you’ve played earlier entries, this is one of the most content rich, with branching routes and set pieces that keep replays interesting.
Who is this for?
Arcade fans who want short, intense sessions will get the most from it, especially if you enjoy learning enemy patterns and chasing cleaner runs. It also suits co-op play, where revives and shared chaos make the difficulty spikes more manageable.
- Arcade style missions: fast stages built around memorisation and quick reactions.
- Branching paths: different routes add variety when replaying.