Metal Slug 3

January 23, 2000 SNK D4 Enterprise, SNK
Shooter Platform Arcade
Arcade neogeoaes browser neogeomvs Wii X360 XONE
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“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls!
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User Score
82.3
Critic Score
81.8
Total Score
195
Reviews
Game Info

Release Date January 23, 2000
Developer SNK
Publisher D4 Enterprise, SNK
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Science fiction, Comedy
Metal Slug 3

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