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Metal Slug 5

Metal Slug 5

01. November 2003

65

Combined rating

User + critics

based on 78 ratings

Summary

A special disc that contains deep and intricate secrets about the Metal Slug project is stolen by a mysterious group called the Ptolemaic Army, whose specialty lies from within archaeological excavation and espionage. Marco and Tarma of the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force follow in hot pursuit against the group and in the process are joined by Eri and Fio of SPARROWS. Together once more, the quartet investigate the shrouded objective of the Ptolemaic Army.

Storyline

The laboratory developing the next generation of METAL SLUGs comes under attack and a data disk containing METAL SLUG secrets is seized. Marco and Tarma are ordered to retrieve the disc and rush to track it down. Meanwhile, Eri and Fio, who are investigating the paramilitary organization Ptolemaic Army that is raiding historical ruins, succeed in tracking it down at an ancient ruin known as the "Corridor of Fire." They storm the site and attempt to overtake them, but they are repulsed by the natives and giant METAL SLUGs. This incident makes it clear that the enemy behind the pilfering of METAL SLUG secrets is the Ptolemaic Army. The Government Forces decide to carry out a second assault on the "Corridor of Flame" using an elite force of PF Squad and S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S. members to retrieve the secrets and destroy the paramilitary organization!! A special disc that contains deep and intricate secrets about the Metal Slug project is stolen by a mysterious group called the Ptolemaic Army, whose specialty lies from within archaeological excavation and espionage. Marco and Tarma of the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force follow in hot pursuit against the group and in the process are joined by Eri and Fio of SPARROWS. Together once more, the quartet investigate the shrouded objective of the Ptolemaic Army.

IGDB user rating

80.2

77 ratings

Critic rating

50.0

1 ratings

Combined rating

65.1

User + critics, 78 ratings

Releases

  • Arcade Nov 01, 2003
    Japan
  • Neo Geo MVS Nov 13, 2003
    Worldwide
  • Neo Geo AES Feb 19, 2004
    Worldwide
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Sep 17, 2004
    Worldwide
  • PlayStation 2 May 24, 2005
    NorthAmerica
  • Xbox Aug 19, 2005
    NorthAmerica

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Alternative names

  • メタルスラッグ 5 (Japanese title - original)

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IGDB ID

1410

65

Combined rating

78 ratings