Metal Slug X
Metal Slug X: co-op for up to 2 players with split screen, on Arcade, neogeoaes, browser, neogeomvs, Linux, Wii, Android, PC, iOS and Mac, came out 10 March 1999.
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Playing it together
Best as a two-player run and gun with a friend, local or online
Pros
- Two-player co-op, local or online, is the highlight
- Good for a casual session with a friend
- Online co-op lets far-away friends join in
Cons
- Lag and slowdowns when the screen gets busy
Lobbli's AI summary of 17 Steam reviews about playing together, November 2026. It can get things wrong.Read them on Steam
Quick answers
Checked by Lobbli: player count. The rest is from IGDB.
From its Steam page: co-op, split screen, online play.
Is Metal Slug X co-op?
Yes, Metal Slug X 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?
10 March 1999.
Which platforms?
Arcade, neogeoaes, browser, neogeomvs, Linux, Wii, Android, PC, iOS and Mac.
Can you play it online?
Yes, according to its Steam page.
What kind of game is it?
Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Arcade
Who makes it?
SNK
About Metal Slug X
Metal Slug X is upgraded version of Metal Slug 2 (Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/I), which was released in March 1999 for the Neo Geo MVS. It fixed slowdown problems from the original game, and increased the difficulty. Metal Slug X also introduced some new elements to the game system.