Metal Slug Anthology?

[Emuaust]

I have this on the wii and the psp, avoid the shitty pal ps2 version at all cost!!, the games run at 50hz
and are painful to play through, tha painful that it makes the Wii version LOOK GOOD.

[Kitsune Sniper]

My issue is with availability, mostly. I can't find -any copies of the goddamned game anywhere-.

[josekortez]

If anyone is feeling masochistic, Circuit City just put the Wii version of MSA on clearance for $16.96. I would've picked it up for that price, but I already own the superior (ahem) PS2 version.

Yeah, I bought it for $16.96, but unfortunately the remote will not recognize the Hori stick when it is plugged into the base. I struggled through the first Metal Slug last night using that inane control scheme where you shake the horizontal remote to throw grenades and unlimited continues.

Well, at the very least, the Hori stick should work on Shikigami no Shiro III if I ever get a Japanese Wii...

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

While I much prefer the control on the PS2/PSP version of the game (looks good video out on a slim PSP too), I do own the Wii version ... releasing that version first was quite the smart move on SNKP's part ... as I wouldn't have gone that route if the PS2 version launched simultaneously.

I think that sadly, the best control scheme is the Horizontal Wiimote (NES PAD) style ... I actually found it pretty easy to toss grenades by shaking the controller (I'd give it a quick whack on the palm of my left hand) while simultaneously shooting.

Though, again, I do prefer a standard PS2 style control setup.

[kainemaxwell]

I just got this on Amazon today (under $20) for the PS2 and I love it!! Only complaint i have is that it's a bit of a pain to move the gun on the tanks, etc.

[gepeto]

Where on earth did you get the PSP version for $20?

I got the PS2 version on release day, but ever since getting a PSP slim, I've been itching for some Slugs on the go. Problem is, the PSP version seems to have disappeared as quickly as the PS2 version did from store shelves.

The price dropped sometime in January. I was shopping for the used psp games with the 25 percent off coupon. the sticker said 34.99 in Late Dec. When I went to buy it mildly surpised it rang up 17.99 and with the discounts 11.59.

That jewel sumonnor shin psp game dropped to 17.99 used as well.

[otaku]

I owned the PSP version for awhile but traded for some cash and neo geo stuff. Sucker goes for 60+ dollars sometimes and is definetly not easy to find offline. wish I still had my copy to play on my psp I do still have ms3 for xbox but no one is ever on live

[Poofta!]

if you can find it, toys r us is clearancing the ps2 copies for 10 bucks new.

[The 1 2 P]

if you can find it, toys r us is clearancing the ps2 copies for 10 bucks new.

I wish my Toys R Us did that. But you can get it used at Blockbusters for $19.99. As for Gamestop/EB, some sell them used for $29 and I've seen one sell them for $17.99. Guess you have to shop around.

[kaedesdisciple]

I just got this on Amazon today (under $20) for the PS2 and I love it!! Only complaint i have is that it's a bit of a pain to move the gun on the tanks, etc.

How on earth did you find that price? Was it one of those timed Amazon specials?

[kainemaxwell]

Been playing some of the various MS' and the games are hard!! Even on the easy and normal modes I find myself gettings slapped around by stray shots or the huge bosses!

[Damaramu]

How on earth did you find that price? Was it one of those timed Amazon specials?

There's a seller on Amazon selling a used copy for $20 + $3.99 s/h. Goes under the name HIJACKA22 with 99% positive feedback. Ships from TN.

Condition listed as:

COMPLETE with manual. The disc has multiple surface scratches, but the game plays fine. The OFFICIAL out-of-print US release.

Scroll down, first USED listing.

[Half Japanese]

I snagged a ps2 copy at a Gamecrazy that was going out of business last week for about $23 new. With a lot of shooters in the same genre (Contra, for instance) it feels like you could beat the game in one life if you played it enough to figure out patterns, and though I've played my share of Metal Slug in the past, it took two continue-laden runs through Metal Slug 1 and 2 last night to realize that it's pretty much impossible for the MS series. Sure, I can make it through the odd stage here and there without dying, but by and large, if I see the "mission complete" across the screen by the end of the level, I probably had to continue several times.

Then again, there's always the possibility (/reality) that I just suck.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Everyone but me has the game. *pouts*

[Smashed Brother]

I bought MSA on PS2 about a month ago for $17.99 used at a local Gamestop. But, on the same note, I've seen other Gamestop's that still sell the PS2 version used somewhere in the upper $20's.

I've seen the PSP version new at Gamestop for $19.99. The local Best Buy was also clearancing them out for around $20.

From various reviews that I've read about the game, the PS2 version appears to be the most technically competent. But once again, that's just hearsay, seeing how I've personally only played the PS2 version, so opinions will vary from those who own a particular version.

[jedimind7]

[QUOTE=Smashed Brother;1335987]I bought MSA on PS2 about a month ago for $17.99 used at a local Gamestop. But, on the same note, I've seen other Gamestop's that still sell the PS2 version used somewhere in the upper $20's.


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Yup I did the same thing. I got this game last month. I decided to wait a good while to pick it up so the price would go down. Then I couldnt find the game anywhere and had been fiending to play it. Then I got lucky and saw the used copy at Gamestop.

[Poofta!]

i also have the psp copy... how good is that one? (i havent opened either of my copies for psp or ps2)

[kainemaxwell]

Everyone but me has the game. *pouts*

Try finding a copy then, or get it on Amazon like I did.

[The 1 2 P]

Everyone but me has the game. *pouts*

I don't have it either yet but I'm going to try and get a new copy from Best Buy since everyone keeps saying they are clearancing them out.

[Apollo]

I actually bought Frankie's copy off of him at NAVA for the Wii, and I love it. I really do like the NES-style controller settings, and a friend and I played all of them back to back last night actually. Good times.