Metal Slug (GBA) video out

UnscathedFlyingObject · Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:21 am

It seems to be shaping up nicely. I won't mind the scaled down graphics if they keep the game going at a smooth frame rate.

http://www.gamespot.com/gba/action/metalslug/media.html

Whatcha think?

Cthulhu · Post by **Cthulhu** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 4:30 am

Nice, but I've already bought two different home version of MS 1... I doubt I'll buy a third, no matter how good it is. Unless they add new levels... then I'll buy it.

alpha5099 · Post by **alpha5099** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:33 am

Ooo, sexy!

I was eying the Metal Slug copy UFO had in his sale thread for a while now, I was surprised it remained there so long, although checking now I guess someone bought it. I'm strapped for cash, so this GBA port might be just up my alley.

Capt. Takehiko · Post by **Capt. Takehiko** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:33 am

So this isn't Metal Slug Advance but a port of MS 1? Groovey.

it290 · Post by **it290** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:57 pm

Yup. I just hope they don't do something stupid and give the player a 'break' between each level like in MSA. Keep it true to the original, please!

snap monkey · Post by **snap monkey** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 3:07 pm

it290 wrote:Yup. I just hope they don't do something stupid and give the player a 'break' between each level like in MSA.

captain ahar · Post by **captain ahar** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:20 pm

this looks amazing. i have yet to play MS1 on any format, so this is a definate buy for me.

it290 · Post by **it290** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:17 pm

Question

In MSA, after each level, you could save and your health refilled. I don't want any of that nonsense, or any saves at all besides high scores.

fpbrush · Post by **fpbrush** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:37 pm

i think i remember this being announced many moons ago...i had completly forgot about the port!

as long as that framerate stays ok and no funny business inbetween levels--im in!

Kiken · Post by **Kiken** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:43 pm

After looking at the 3 screen-shots of actual play... it appears that the backgrounds look very faithful (for instance, I noticed the direction signs in stage 2 were present [which only appear in the MVS and AES cart versions])... however, the character sprites look.. well... cel-shaded.. sort of. They don't have the traditional gritty detail look (even MSA possessed said graphic style) to them... but instead, sport some really odd varying thickness/colour outlines as well as what almost look like smeared graphics (especially on the faces... look at the stage 3 image of Marco balancing on the edge of the cliff).

It also appears that SNK-P have yet to confirm the inclusion of a 2-player option.

iatneH · Post by **iatneH** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:48 pm

Kiken, I think those are AES/MVS screenshots run through some kind of a filter. I don't think gamespot has actual screenshots of the GBA version yet.

Kiken · Post by **Kiken** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:49 pm

iatneH wrote:Kiken, I think those are AES/MVS screenshots run through some kind of a filter. I don't think gamespot has actual screenshots of the GBA version yet.

Good point. That could very well be the case.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 8:29 pm

Kiken wrote:
iatneH wrote:Kiken, I think those are AES/MVS screenshots run through some kind of a filter. I don't think gamespot has actual screenshots of the GBA version yet.
Good point. That could very well be the case.

Yeah, the resloution of those screens doesn't look like GBA. Definatly check out the video. It's very impressive IMO.

Capt. Takehiko · Post by **Capt. Takehiko** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:25 am

I just thought of something... is the GCN GB player multi-regional? (I've never imported GBA games but I might with this.)

UnscathedFlyingObject · Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:42 am

^ Yes.

Capt. Takehiko · Post by **Capt. Takehiko** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:45 am

Okay, thanks. I knew that a normal GBA didn't have regions but I thought because it was on a console it might be different.

mannerbot · Post by **mannerbot** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:51 am

Kiken wrote:After looking at the 3 screen-shots of actual play... it appears that the backgrounds look very faithful (for instance, I noticed the direction signs in stage 2 were present [which only appear in the MVS and AES cart versions])... however, the character sprites look.. well... cel-shaded.. sort of. They don't have the traditional gritty detail look (even MSA possessed said graphic style) to them... but instead, sport some really odd varying thickness/colour outlines as well as what almost look like smeared graphics (especially on the faces... look at the stage 3 image of Marco balancing on the edge of the cliff).

Haha, those are screenshots of Metal Slug emulated with edge enhancement. Those GameSpot guys are so clever.

BrianC · Post by **BrianC** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 2:22 am

Capt. Takehiko wrote:Okay, thanks. I knew that a normal GBA didn't have regions but I thought because it was on a console it might be different.

I tried a few imports on my GB Player and they all work great. In fact, I even used it to test and confirm the single cartridge multiplayer in the Famicom Mini Twinbee.

Capt. Takehiko · Post by **Capt. Takehiko** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 2:56 am

*And with that he called his Korean friend to ask to pick up the games.*