Metal Slug 2 (often subtitled Super Vehicle-001/II) is a classic 1998 run-and-gun arcade game developed by SNK. As the direct sequel to the original smash hit, it introduces two new playable characters, Eri and Fio, who join Marco and Tarma in their fight against General Morden and his new alien allies. The game is renowned for its gorgeous pixel art animation, frantic side-scrolling action, and iconic new transformations like the slow-moving Mummy and the weapon-buffing Overweight state.
How to Play
Choose your character, blast through enemy lines, rescue prisoners of war (POWs) for weapon upgrades, and defeat the massive boss at the end of each stage. In the browser, press Shift to insert a coin and Enter to start. Use the Arrow Keys to move and aim, Z to shoot, X to jump, and C to throw grenades.
Tips
- Embrace the extra weight: If you pick up too many food items, your character becomes overweight. While this makes you a larger target and slows your movement, your weapon attacks become much larger and deal devastating damage.
- Beware the Mummy curse: In the second mission, getting hit by purple bat attacks or mummy breath turns you into a Mummy. You lose your special weapons and move at a crawl. Find the glowing holy water potions quickly to cure yourself.
- Conserve your slugs: Try to keep your Metal Slug tanks and Camel Slugs intact until the boss fights. The heavy cannons and protective armor make surviving boss bullet hells significantly easier, and exiting the vehicle gives you brief invincibility frames.

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