Justin Koreis
GameSpotMetal Slug Tactics Review - Rerun and Gun
Published 11/12/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 11/5/2024
Metal Slug Tactics
METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.
- Developer
- Leikir Studio
- Publisher
- DotEmu, Gamirror Games
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The critic average is 76 across 14 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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Dominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisMetal Slug Tactics Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 11/11/2024
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90
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Read originalEcho Apsey
Nintendo LifeReview: Metal Slug Tactics (Switch) - A Good Shot At Trying Something New
Published 11/7/2024
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70
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Metro GameCentralMetal Slug Tactics review – the fastest strategy game in the West
Published 11/6/2024
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80
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Read originalMetal Slug Tactics Review
Published 11/5/2024
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Read originalDominic Tarason
PC GamerMetal Slug Tactics review
Published 11/5/2024
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Read originalScott McCrae
Push SquareReview: Metal Slug Tactics (PS5) – Some of the Best Tactics Since Into the Breach
Published 11/5/2024
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80
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Read originalWill Borger
ShacknewsMetal Slug Tactics review: Run and gun
Published 11/5/2024
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80
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Read originalAxel Bosso
TheGamerMetal Slug Tactics Review
Published 11/5/2024
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70
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Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedMetal Slug Tactics Review – A Bold New Battle
Published 11/5/2024
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