Download Metal Slug Anthology (Europe) (v1.01).zip ROM – Sony PSP Game

Run, jump, and shoot your way through waves of enemies in Metal Slug Anthology, battling with various weapons and hopping into vehicles to clear each stage.

Developer: SNK Playmore

Genre: Run and Gun

Released: 2007

File size: 706.31 MB

Game Overview

I picked up Metal Slug Anthology for the PSP back in 2007, a portable bundle of six classic run and gun games originally developed by SNK. It was a solid release for the system, fitting right in with other arcade-style collections that let you take a chunk of the arcade experience on the go. SNK Playmore handled this compilation, bringing together the chaotic charm of the series in one convenient package.

You control a soldier battling through waves of enemies, screen by screen, with the goal of reaching the end of each stage. The core gameplay involves running, jumping, and shooting with a variety of weapons you pick up along the way. Signature mechanics include rescuing POWs for extra points and bonuses, and hopping into different vehicles like the Metal Slug tank to wreak even more havoc. The pacing is fast and relentless, with a difficulty that stays true to its arcade roots, demanding quick reflexes and memorization. It feels frantic and satisfying, especially when you finally beat a section that gave you trouble.