Metal Slug
Metal Slug: co-op for up to 2 players with split screen, on Arcade, neogeoaes, PS3, Linux, Wii, Android, PC, iOS, Mac, PSP and Neo Geo CD, came out 19 April 1996.
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Playing it together
Great two-player co-op that's quick to finish, but online lag hurts the fun.
Pros
- Tight, fun two-player co-op that's easy to pick up
- Local split-screen play with a friend on one PC
- Online co-op lets you team up with a friend far away
Cons
- Input lag and slowdowns hurt team play
- Short campaign, so a session can end quickly
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Quick answers
From its Steam page: co-op, split screen, online play.
Is Metal Slug co-op?
Yes, Metal Slug has a co-op mode, and split screen too.
How many players?
Up to 2 players.
Split screen?
Yes, it can be played split screen.
When did it come out?
19 April 1996.
Which platforms?
Arcade, neogeoaes, PS3, Linux, Wii, Android, PC, iOS, Mac, PSP and Neo Geo CD.
Can you play it online?
Yes, according to its Steam page.
What kind of game is it?
Shooter, Platform, Arcade
Who makes it?
Nazca Corporation
About Metal Slug
Metal Slug is a 1996 run-and-gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. It is the first installment in the eponymous series. Set in 2028, players assume the role of Peregrine Falcon Strike Force soldiers Marco Rossi and Tarma Roving in a fight against the Rebel Army led by Donald Morden and overthrow his coup d'état to prevent a New World Order.