Iconic franchise METAL SLUG has a new entry in its storied history of classic games today as publisher Dotemu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4) and developer Leikir Studio (Rogue Lords, Synergy) launch the highly anticipated Metal Slug Tactics, a grid-based tactical adaptation available today for $24.99 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Game Pass (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1590760/Metal_Slug_Tactics).

An homage to an all-time classic, Metal Slug Tactics is fueled with explosive arcade charm as it brings iconic METAL SLUG battles to tactical grid-based strategic gameplay. Get ready to drop in airstrikes, unleash powerful specials and outmaneuver your enemies in more than 20 mission types across 100 fully hand-drawn detailed maps. Perseverance is the key to victory for both newcomers and veterans alike. Learn valuable lessons from your previous runs and pave the path to hard-fought victory as you level up your skills, adapt your arsenal and refuse to back down in the ultimate tactical METAL SLUG adaptation.

An electric launch trailer reveals the last two characters of the lineup as they return to the front lines and takes players through what to expect as the game becomes available around the world:

Today’s trailer showcases the Peregrine Falcons Squad undertaking daring missions through scorching deserts, lush jungles and urban battlefields as they take on General Morden’s lackeys. Battle a variety of enemies while gaining XP by completing objectives and missions to obtain new powers, weapon mods and level-ups – but with great firepower come even greater challenges. Strategic positioning and masterfully executed adrenaline-fueled combos are required to dominate Metal Slug Tactics’ deeply tactical challenges.

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