: Your workhorse. Conserve its ammo by using your knife/melee attack against isolated enemies. The Metal Slug Tank :
The core series is famous for its "1CC" (One Credit Clear) challenge. Success relies on memorization and resource management. : METAL SLUG
: Rescuing Prisoners of War (POWs) provides weapons and point bonuses. : Your workhorse
: The end-of-level bonus for rescued prisoners only counts if you haven't lost a life since releasing them. Success relies on memorization and resource management
: 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 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)
: 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.