Video Gaming News - May 2004
Wall, NJ (May 25, 2004) - SNK NEOGEO USA announced today that the
company has shipped Metal Slug 3 for the Xbox. Metal Slug 3 will support the
Xbox Live leaderboards and is exclusively for the Xbox in North America.
From SNK NEOGEO:
In addition to everything that made the arcade original a worldwide hit, the
Xbox version of Metal Slug 3 will have some brand new features and original
missions accessible once you’ve cleared certain conditions. Players can choose
from over 10 new slug vehicles exclusive to Metal Slug 3, including the Slug
Copter and the very unusual Elephant Slug, which comes complete with a
trunk-spray weapon. Metal Slug 3 features stunning hand drawn animation,
detailed backgrounds, and massive bosses and explosions.
“We’re delighted with the fantastic response Metal Slug 3 has received from the
press,” said Ben Herman, SNK NEOGEO USA CONSUMER CORPORATION President.
“The METAL SLUG franchise has always been a consumer favorite, and now fans can
see exactly how they stack up against everyone else on its Xbox Live Leaderboard.”
Metal Slug 3 features includes:
- 5 challenging stages and a wide array of unique enemies
- Fight off huge crab-like creatures and large locusts on a deserted island
in the South Seas
- Release the souls of zombies emerging from a plane crash in snow-covered
mountains
- Dive into a battle against submarines and frogmen guarding an underwater
bio-weapons factory
- Battle evil forces in the blazing South American desert
- Journey into outer space to encounter Morden at his stronghold
- Take alternate routes and explore exciting new stages with Crossroad
Entrances on each level
- Attack vehicles include the METAL SLUG, Camel Slug, Rebel Armor, Slug
Mariner, Ostrich Slug, and more. Find all 10 models for increased firepower
and defensive capabilities
- Cool weapons include handguns, power-up guns, grenades, cannons, and more!
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