Slug | Metal

: Your workhorse. Conserve its ammo by using your knife/melee attack against isolated enemies. The Metal Slug Tank :

: If your tank is almost destroyed or you want to finish a boss, press the Shoot + Jump buttons simultaneously to launch the tank as a kamikaze explosive. METAL SLUG

Since the series spans from classic arcade run-and-gun shooters to modern tactical RPGs and mobile gachas, your strategy depends on which title you are playing. 1. Classic Arcade Series (Metal Slug 1–7, X) : Your workhorse

: The most powerful hand weapon. It instantly clears shield soldiers and deals massive damage to bosses. Since the series spans from classic arcade run-and-gun

The core series is famous for its "1CC" (One Credit Clear) challenge. Success relies on memorization and resource management. :

Watch this full playthrough to learn the enemy patterns and mission layouts of the original arcade classic: