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Metal Slug X for Sony PlayStation turns 25, today

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Metal Slug X for Sony PlayStation turns 25, today
Metal Slug X stars the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force and centers on their battles against both the tyrannical General Morden and a hostile army of extraterrestrials. The protagonists of the original title are now aided by two additional female playable characters, Eri Kasamoto and Fiolina Germi.

Launched in 1999 for the Neo Geo MVS, and ported to the Sony PlayStation consoles 25 years ago, the enhanced modification of Metal Slug 2 eliminated previous instances of slowdown, and substitutes the time of day, enemy count and background music on various stages.

SNK's 18-track digital soundtrack is streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music Unlimited. Music for the sprite-based run-and-gun title by developer SNK Corporation is composed by Takushi Hiyamuta.

Metal Slug X for Windows is hosted on Steam and GOG.com, verified for use with the Steam Deck. ACA NEOGEO METAL SLUG X, part of the Arcade Archives series published by Hamster Corporation, is available for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 consoles.

From the GOG.com product page:
“METAL SLUG X”, a masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls. One of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the GOG gaming platform!
METAL SLUG X ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK - Apple Music / YouTube Music