Metal Slug Tactics
- Clever gameplay mechanics with sync attacks
- Maintains the silly charm of the Metal Slug series
- Pixel art-inspired models that capture the series' aesthetic
- Engaging blend of adrenaline-fueled abilities and strategy
- Unique mix of characters with different weapons and abilities
- Satisfying boss fights with unique mechanics
- Primary and secondary objectives provide extra challenges
- Thoughtful overworld map encourages strategy
- Challenging enough that clearing every level feels like an achievement
- Some outdated enemy designs and racial tropes
- Success can feel reliant on luck rather than tactics
- Not all missions are equally enjoyable
- Limited variety among regions can lead to staleness
- Incremental upgrades can feel meaningless
- Difficulty spikes can result in frustrating runs
- Heavy reliance on luck for accessing rewards and abilities
Robo Score: 7.0
- Innovative genre-transposing mechanics from the classic Metal Slug style
- Fast-paced turn-based tactical battles with quick objectives
- Encouragement of risk-taking with revives and invulnerability mechanics
- Fun environmental quirks and varied mission objectives
- Satisfying sync attack mechanics for team coordination
- Detailed and colorful pixel art with lively animations
- Engaging soundtrack blending classic motifs with new melodies
- Presence of beloved characters from King of Fighters
- Frequent minor bugs impacting gameplay experience
- Occasional pathing issues leading to inaccessible tiles
- Isometric perspective can create confusion about lines of sight
- Game feels slightly unfinished at release
Robo Score: 8.0
- Painstakingly detailed pixel art
- Head-bopping soundtrack by Tee Lopes
- Snappy structure and quick gameplay
- Clever adaptation of run-n-gun mechanics into turn-based tactics
- Varied cast of characters with unique loadouts and abilities
- Fun and cartoonish art style with charming details
- Engaging boss battles testing movement and teamwork
- Innovative mechanics like Adrenaline and Synchronization enhancing gameplay
- Encourages experimentation with team compositions and strategies
- Semi-randomized runs providing a sense of progress and freshness
- A few annoying quality-of-life issues and bugs
- Limited ability to tackle all missions in a section before bosses
- Some objectives are standard and may feel repetitive
- Lack of opportunities for higher risk-reward challenges
- Certain bugs can interfere with gameplay but are generally manageable
Robo Score: 9.0
*Robo Score / Pros and Cons generated by AI based on content of review.