The Japanese and Korean variant of the same compilation, identical at the core but tailored to local markets. Seven Metal Slugs on one disc, pixel art and ballistic chaos intact; perfect for collectors of those editions.
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Compilation4 players12+
Co-op
Description
Japanese and Korean edition of the Metal Slug compilation gathering all seven entries of SNK's cult run-and-gun series. Published by SNK Playmore, released in Japan and Korea in September 2008. Complete Metal Slug 1 through 7, expressive pixel art, frantic missions, memorable bosses, ad hoc co-operation. Available in Japanese and Korean editions.
Metal Slug Complete review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Pixel art of extraordinary finesse, hilarious animation and backdrops teeming with detail: every screen overflows with life and humour. The graphic density and the readability of the action stand as an absolute benchmark of the run-and-gun. This virtuosity of hand drawing has never been equalled on the platform.
Bringing together the whole saga, the compilation resurrects dozens of nervy themes, from military rock to frenzied jazz. Each entry recovers its catchy melodies, scrolling through the golden age of the arcade run-and-gun. This sonic anthology, generous and supercharged, fulfils fans of the SNK series.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Gathering the cult episodes of the most deranged run'n'gun there is means hours of frantic action, explosions and absurd humour: the generosity is total. Shooting every which way in co-op, rescuing prisoners and facing oversized bosses delivers an instant, relentless pleasure. Colourful, snappy and beautifully animated, an essential compilation for arcade fans.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Gathering the entire Metal Slug saga composes a colossal run-and-gun compilation to tame through repeated attempts. Memorising every assault, freeing the prisoners and chasing the best score fills countless hours. That generosity, made for retro fans, offers a lifespan purists savour.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
An SNK anthology gathering the main Metal Slug games on a single UMD, issued for Japan and Korea. Its collector interest joins the lasting value of an emblematic run-and-gun series with the appeal of a complete portable compilation, sought by SNK fans who want the full series on the go. Scarcity more marked for the Korean run, on a smaller local PSP base.
Is Metal Slug Complete still worth playing in 2026?
Metal Slug Complete is the Japanese and Korean version of the Metal Slug compilation, gathering the seven installments of SNK's cult run and gun in a portable edition. The content, the delightful ballistic chaos and the sumptuous pixel art are identical to the Western version, as are the few loading times of the conversion. Co-op stays the ideal playground for these snappy and demanding classics. For fans of retro run and gun and collectors of the Japanese edition, it is a dense and essential anthology of the saga.
