SNK and Tencent recently announced a new Metal Slug game for mobile devices, and it will be developed by TiMi Studios, an incredibly attractive Tencent affiliate that worked on Call of duty mobileand he’s also currently working on Pokémon Unite. So far we know that the next arcade shooter is tentatively called Metal Slug Code: J (as a placeholder), so all we have to share right now is a trailer containing one minute of pure gameplay, and despite what you are thinking, Metal Slug Code: J actually seems like a competent successor to the Metal Slug series.
You can watch the Metal Slug Code: J trailer above, and after the 30-second mark, you’ll enjoy a full minute of real gameplay.
First off, it would appear that TiMi Studios has decided to use 3D graphics instead of the familiar pixel-based designs the Metal Slug series is known for, but overall 3D graphics still provides a similar vibe. Simply put, there is no denying the Code: J seems like a proper Metal Slug game. Beyond the graphics, you’ll notice that the touchscreen controls are prominently displayed on the left and right of the screen, ensuring that Code: J is indeed a side-scrolling shooter, just like the original arcade titles. . From the start, it appears that TiMi Studios is respecting the property, with no telltale signs of greedy monetization visible during the gameplay video above. Seeing that TiMi is known for primarily selling cosmetics on Call of Duty Mobile, I hope a similar monetization scheme is planned for Metal Slug Code: J, but with Tencent connected, you never really know how these things will work.
Now for those who are really paying attention, the preview above contains non-English text, though the video itself was released in many languages for a multitude of territories. Given that SNK, Tencent, and TiMi Studio haven’t actually announced anything after the release of the previous trailer, we currently have no idea in which regions SNK plans to release the game. We also have no idea how the game will be monetized or when it will launch.
So there you have it. A new Metal Slug game is coming to mobile devices, and there’s a chance it doesn’t suck. While I’m not going to get my hopes up personally, I have to say that it would be nice to get a proper Metal Slug series update on mobile devices that isn’t crowded to the brink of greedy monetization. Of course, if you prefer to play through the classics while you wait longer to learn more about Metal Slug Code: J, just remember that Metal Slug, Metal Slug X, and Metal Slug 3 are available on the Play Store.
