Pretty interesting stuff. SNK are making another Neo Geo console unrelated to the Neo Geo Mini. Additionally, they have confirmed that a new Metal Slug is in the works, and that SNK Heroines has sold over 300k (!) copies.
I don't think your expectations for any new SNK game should be in the realm of 2D anymore.
They're limited to mostly small size sprites, though. What's really lacking in post-revival Metal Slug games were sterile digitized backdrops, compared to 100% pixel artwork found in old games. Also, I'm completely sick of recycling decades old assets, as much as I'm a huge fan of them. Better move on to 3D like their fighting games.I wouldn't mind TOO much if the new Metal Slug were to ditch the 2D style, but the mobile game IMO has been really killing it with the original spritework.
Okay so just to be sure, my understanding from the tweet is that they are planning more NeoGeo hardware stuff for fans/hobbyists, but not actually making something that is a competing console for the gaming market. And there is a new Metal Slug being developed for game consoles like PS4/XB1/Switch/etc. Correct? Because if SNK is making a new console with an exclusive Metal Slug game, April 1st is long over. :P
Don't you think the new Samsho looks fine? Metal Slug can look good.
Don't you think the new Samsho looks fine? Metal Slug can look good.
I was thinking 3D models in a "2D" game. I would be skeptical too for a third person view Metal Slug game.Looking good is one thing, how you translate the Metal Slug gameplay to 3d is a whole different issue. Look at all the attempts Konami had with Contra... ugh.
yeah it wasn't great
Pretty much. I would be over the moon for a new beautiful sprite based Metal Slug game. I'll probably still check out whatever this ends up being though.
That awkward PS2 third person shooter gameplay was not a good look for Metal Slug. It's difficult to imagine a 3D gameplay style that would suit it.
They can be 3D and still play just like the 2D games, also PS2 Contra games were awesome and at least one of them was pretty faithful to OG Contra!Looking good is one thing, how you translate the Metal Slug gameplay to 3d is a whole different issue. Look at all the attempts Konami had with Contra... ugh.
Some additional news
http://gamefocus.co.kr/detail.php?number=92897
Translation comes from Sino, they can't post right now because they are on a self requested ban to avoid Avengers spoilers.
New console Metal Slug in 2020
Trying to release 2 games a year starting in 2020 with KOFXV and Metal Slug
Samurai Shodown pre-order numbers are beyond expectations.