Metal Slug 6!!!! (screens/videos/info/discussion)

[Kazuya_UK]

To save myself re-typing what I just posted on the main site, here's a lazy cut and paste

Just came across this forum thread on Neo-Geo.com. which gave a link to this page on the Arcadia Magazine site. It shows a list of games that will be on display at the 43rd Amusement Machine Show in Japan. If I am correct the show runs from today until Saturday 3rd September, so hopefully we will have a lot more info about this game soon... we do have one very small picture from Arcadia's site though:



Although we can't tell much from that, at least the game appears to be 2D, but it is hard to see if there are 3D elements (if I was a betting man I'd put good money on the backgrounds being 3D). Also, as someone in that Neo-Geo.com thread said, the character to the right of the picture looks as if he might be Ralf of Ikari Warriors/KOF fame! I hope that is correct because he would be a cool character to have in Metal Slug!


More news on this as soon as we get it!



Please please please let that be Ralf!

Kaz

[Edge]

Scouting around on MMCafe.com I found a thread with an SegaSammy site that has three Metal Slug 6 pics. It seems that the two characters are Ralf and Clark.

am.sega.jp/utop/show/jamma_43/index.html#slug

Here's the link. I wonder how the new AW system will be implemented into Metal Slug.

[Harv]

Oh yes!! At one point I didn't think MS6 was going to happen, I'm officially excited now!! ;D

[Kazuya_UK]

Just posted some more on the site aboout this... here's some translated info that debujin gave me:

It looks better, and it's harder.

It's on Atomiswave hardware.

Ralf and Clark are playable characters.

Characters have differing abilities.

There is a combo system called 'Rush Blaster Mode', which can be used to build up chains of kills for an increased score.

There is an 'easy mode'.

As I said on the site, if that stuff is true (especially the abilities and combo system), then I will be virtually pissing myself in anticipation of this game. Clark and Ralf will rule too, can't wait to see how they will animate (hopefully not edited sprite rips of Marco or something....).

Kaz

[Kumavonmitsurugi]

RALPH AND CLARK IN MS6!!!!

[Kazuya_UK]

Kuma: I wholeheartedly concur with that sentiment!

Here's another:



Also, I heard that Clark can do his SAB move, and Ralf can do his Vulcan punch! Sounds interesting

Kaz

[Kazuya_UK]

Oh noes - I'll never get to bed at this rate

www.gamespot.com/arcade/action/metalslug6/screenindex.html

Ten hi-res screens of the game in action, including the select screens etc. A lot of rehashed stuff (expected) and still looking pixellated, but there seems to be at least some nice new stuff, and the new gameplay elements make it sound like the game is gonna kick some serious ass.

Kaz

[Harv]

[RoninBuddha]

my sister will be happy

[Raiken]

Holy This is exactly what I wanted because I'd never get tired of Slug games so long as they have unique levels and ideas added. I'm very pleased with this. Now All I need is a MS classic collection(MS1-X) for PS2 and I'm set ;D

[Kazuya_UK]

I just got a massive kick out of re-reading the review I did of Metal Slug 5... check this (and no I haven't edited it, this is the original review from well over a year ago):

Whatever hardware the next game is on, there are a lot of things that I would like to see added to the next game in the series, which would make it even more enjoyable and give you more of a reason to go back and play it again and again. First off, ever since MS2 came out and added a character select, I've always loved the idea of making all the characters play slightly differently. By this I mean giving them different skills and attributes; for instance, each character could have the opportunity to use weapons that the others can't, and some might be faster or more powerful etc. This wouldn't be anything that we haven't seen in other similar games, but it would definitely add a whole new dimension to the game play.

They could even go one step further and introduce a system whereby you could tag in a different character at certain stages of the game, or perhaps change character in-between stages. This might be taking things too far, and perhaps it wouldn't suit Metal Slug, but they definitely need to think about doing something along these lines to make the series seem fresh again. I'd also like to see them make a little bit more of the slide move - it is a welcome addition here, but I never find myself using it all that often to get through a game (only occasionally). If the stages were designed a little bit better and setup to accommodate the slide a lot more (and force you to learn to use it to survive), then it would be a lot more useful. Another option would be to let you carry two items at one time, and switch between them... this could add another new tactical element.

Different attributes for the characters? Ability to carry two items at one time and switch? Hmmmm sounds familiar, I swear some game that is coming out on the Atomiswave is having those two things added to it isn't it? Perhaps SNK read my review and thought "hey great idea"!!!

Just kidding, but I am very happy that they have added those things into the mix, it's exactly what I wanted. I wonder if you can still perform the slide move from MS5 though?

Oh yeah:



Also check out the most recent news posts on the site, I added links to some MS6 videos as well as more info and links to articles about the games. Would re-post them all here but I'm to lazy/tired at the mo ;D

Kaz

[Raiken]

I got you covered ;D Vids here:

media.cheats.ign.com/media/661/661522/vids_1.html

[Goemon]

I think i'll hold back my rant on the rehashed sprites and just be happy snkp is coming out with another slug game Actually the bgs look pretty damn sweet and the addition of R&C is pretty aswesome.

[sukotsuto]

it's lookin' GREAT from what i can tell like deja vu, it's like Ikari Warriors all over again

[y45hiro]

funny thing is that i think i saw a fakeshot of MS5 ages ago with clark & leorna in it