- Metal Slug (NeoGeo, 1-2 players, 900 Wii Points): Honestly, we shouldn't even have to expend a bullet point on this game. You know what Metal Slug is all about. Dash through some jungles, some mountains, some ruins (they're all to East, just so you know) and shoot everything that isn't part of the background. Everything.
- City Connection (NES, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points): Travel through cities like New York and London, while marveling at the engineering incompetence that spawned multiple levels of dead-end roads floating in the sky. Driving up and down them is apparently illegal too, so be sure to bump off those pesky police vehicles.
Reader Comments (32)
Posted: May 26th 2008 2:48PM (Unverified) said
I've had Metal Slug Anthology since the Wii came out, why would I need to buy it on Virtual Console?
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Posted: May 26th 2008 2:51PM (Unverified) said
i have metal slug anthology as well,your gonna find alot of people have this already,city connection was ok
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Posted: May 26th 2008 3:04PM (Unverified) said
Is there any difference between the Wii and PS2 versions of Metal Slug Anthology? I'd rather get the Wii one, but I remember hearing something about the controls not being the best.
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Posted: May 26th 2008 3:23PM Hyperactiveman said
The Wii controls are weak and the classic controller is NOT supported, only BigN knows why not, but the GC controller is working and highly recommended!!!
nguns
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nguns
Posted: May 26th 2008 3:14PM Mr Khan said
If only i had time to buy and play this. I just bought Okami-Wii today (complete with IGN-Watermarked cover), i want to finish a playthrough of Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn before the end of next month, and i would like to give Lost Winds a whirl
So, essentially, it's fourth on my to-play list, and that's only if i clear the list before Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced 2 comes out
Yikes
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So, essentially, it's fourth on my to-play list, and that's only if i clear the list before Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced 2 comes out
Yikes
Posted: May 26th 2008 3:19PM D3m0sthenes said
I loves me some Metal Slug... If I didn't have MS: Anthology I'd definitely get this.
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Posted: May 26th 2008 3:27PM SheppyReturns said
Is it dickish of me to point out that for only $6 more than Metal Slug on Wii's VC, you can pick up SNK Arcade Classics on PS2 and get a fuckton more games to go with?
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Posted: May 26th 2008 4:23PM NO DOUBT GET LOUD said
So true. I was thinking of buying Sonic 1,2 for $16, but I just bought the GC collection for $10
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Posted: May 26th 2008 4:47PM Mr Khan said
Bullshit in some cases
All VC games that are in anthologies definitely are. Sonic Mega Collection, Metal Slug Anthology, SNK Arcade Classics, Sega Genesis Collection, and others should be avoided if you have the supported platform.
Now, for individual games, this varies greatly. Based on current market prices, they radically overcharge for some games (most of the N64 games, I could've picked up F-Zero X at 6 dollars cheaper if i had bought it for my N64 instead, and pretty much all of the simpler NES games like Super Mario Bros)
But there are other games on VC which are worth what they're charging, according to the comparisons, and others that you are getting for a very significant bargain.
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All VC games that are in anthologies definitely are. Sonic Mega Collection, Metal Slug Anthology, SNK Arcade Classics, Sega Genesis Collection, and others should be avoided if you have the supported platform.
Now, for individual games, this varies greatly. Based on current market prices, they radically overcharge for some games (most of the N64 games, I could've picked up F-Zero X at 6 dollars cheaper if i had bought it for my N64 instead, and pretty much all of the simpler NES games like Super Mario Bros)
But there are other games on VC which are worth what they're charging, according to the comparisons, and others that you are getting for a very significant bargain.
Posted: May 26th 2008 9:12PM SheppyReturns said
I have some VC games... I just find the NG onces a bit of a ripoff.
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Posted: May 26th 2008 3:34PM FernandoRocker said
I'm more interested in the new game. Metal Slug 7, Nintendo DS® exclusive. And no, I don't work for Nintendo.
*This message has been brought to you by Nintendo of America, all rights reserved.
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*This message has been brought to you by Nintendo of America, all rights reserved.
Posted: May 26th 2008 3:57PM (Unverified) said
A bit too forced pal.
Also is only funny wen the subject has dignity for example OH SHI-
I mean keep the good job
Nintendo is so f*cking superior.The ps3 sucks and so the xbox 360 which is ghey and unrelaible.
Please don't shot me,I typed everything you said.
No I wasn't typing anything else.
Oh crap
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La Li Lu Le Lo.
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Also is only funny wen the subject has dignity for example OH SHI-
I mean keep the good job
Nintendo is so f*cking superior.The ps3 sucks and so the xbox 360 which is ghey and unrelaible.
Please don't shot me,I typed everything you said.
No I wasn't typing anything else.
Oh crap
agfd dedhgdfhgjghjhgjnghdhbngrjfgajrgajjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj.
La Li Lu Le Lo.
Posted: May 26th 2008 4:01PM (Unverified) said
I meant "Too forced pal" and "is only funny when".
Effing typos ruined my post and effing Nintendo agents shoot me in the ear.
Well at least it was better than that time the SDF got me trolling.
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Effing typos ruined my post and effing Nintendo agents shoot me in the ear.
Well at least it was better than that time the SDF got me trolling.
Posted: May 26th 2008 4:08PM SheppyReturns said
Mr Esc, you forgot to mention that you should destroy the wall south of where you meant Baker. Fission Mailed.
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Posted: May 26th 2008 4:19PM (Unverified) said
Holy hell Frocker why didn't I know about this? Did Joystiq even report it. If you didn't then SHAME ON YOU.
Can't wait! Frig me... a new Metal Slug!
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Can't wait! Frig me... a new Metal Slug!
Posted: May 26th 2008 4:23PM FernandoRocker said
Posted: May 26th 2008 4:02PM Jerk Face said
When I watch videos of games like City Connection, all I can think of is how wonderfully far video games have come! When I was a kid I remember that game being pretty okay, but now? I wouldn't download it if it were free! Thank god for new technology!
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Posted: May 26th 2008 4:16PM (Unverified) said
Just going to say that Metal Slug is the fucking king of this genre and I can't stand games that try to be like this. Where Mario, Metroid, Metal Gear and other big games beginning with M all have their faults - Metal Slug is faultLESS so would Alien Hominid and co please proceed to the exit.
To quote the GTA IV intro (which doesn't begin with M but can be improved)-
"Daddy's back bitches" or something.
But I have the anthology on PSP and Wii so sorry Ninty.
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To quote the GTA IV intro (which doesn't begin with M but can be improved)-
"Daddy's back bitches" or something.
But I have the anthology on PSP and Wii so sorry Ninty.
Posted: May 26th 2008 5:39PM waynski1457 said
I'm pretty sure that Metal Slug is still free on the Gametap client if anyone cares (though I haven't been on there for a few months now so I'm not completely sure).
Just sayin'... I think this is WAY too much for MS1 (even though it is awesome!) when it can be found for cheaper elsewhere.
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Just sayin'... I think this is WAY too much for MS1 (even though it is awesome!) when it can be found for cheaper elsewhere.
Posted: May 26th 2008 8:06PM JoshMilewski said
Ugh, blood replaced with sweat? sigh...
Doesn't the free version of Metal Slug on the free GameTap have blood? And isn't it free?
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Doesn't the free version of Metal Slug on the free GameTap have blood? And isn't it free?
Posted: May 27th 2008 12:09AM Paulmichael said
Heh I thought for a sec that title was a weird way of saying Metal Slug supported multiplayer via the internet...But then I remembered it was Nintendo we were talking about, and then saw City Connection haha.
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Posted: May 27th 2008 11:18AM Professor Lario said
Metal Slug Anthology for PS2 is excellent and can be had for $10 if one looks around.
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Posted: May 27th 2008 2:49PM VTHodge said
City Connection is one that I never expected to actually see on VC. I loved it as a kid and was pretty good at it, but I think I bought the actual NES cart used for about $5 when NES was the best thing around. Perhaps I'll see if it still works when I get home.
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