# Metal Slug 7

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2008 video game

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2008 video game

Metal Slug 7 Nintendo DS Cover art Developer Noise Factory[a] Publishers JP: SNK Playmore NA: Ignition Entertainment AU: All Interactive Distribution Director Nobuhisa Shinoda Producer Keiko Iju Artist TONKO Series Metal Slug Platform Nintendo DS Release JP: July 22, 2008 NA: November 28, 2008 EU: February 27, 2009 AU: October 29, 2009 Genre Run and gun Mode Single-player

***Metal Slug 7***[b] is a [run and gun](/source/Shoot_'em_up#Run_and_gun) [video game](/source/Video_game) developed by [SNK Playmore](/source/SNK_Playmore) for the [Nintendo DS](/source/Nintendo_DS). It is the seventh and final title in the main *[Metal Slug](/source/Metal_Slug)* series. It marks the first game in the main series that would be released without an arcade version. The game was released in 2008 for Japan on July 22 and North America on November 28 by [Ignition Entertainment](/source/Ignition_Entertainment).

## Story

Several years following the events of *[Metal Slug 4](/source/Metal_Slug_4)*, *[5](/source/Metal_Slug_5)*, *[3D](/source/Metal_Slug_(2006_video_game))* and *[Advance](/source/Metal_Slug_Advance)*, the Peregrine Falcon Strike Force, the SPARROWS, and the [Ikari Warriors](/source/Ikari_Warriors) are once again on a search for General Morden and his army, this time on a giant island landfill that has been converted into a military fortress, in order to stop his latest coup d'état. After having his newest weapon crushed by the heroes, Morden receives unexpected help when a time portal opens up and high-tech soldiers from the future appear to pledge their support. With their advanced technology, Morden is able to further fortify his base, but the heroes push forward despite the incredible odds.

At the very end, the heroes are able to destroy the time portal and cut off the Rebel Army's suppliers. Morden escapes in a giant mechanical [Kraken](/source/Kraken) and confronts them over a lake of molten lava. After a long and arduous battle, Morden is defeated and his weapon begins to sink into the lava. The heroes capture Morden and escape via helicopter, but he escapes when the Martians attack the helicopter. The final scene shows the heroes chasing Morden and his men off into the sunset.

## Gameplay

There are seven levels and three [difficulties](/source/Difficulty_level): Beginner, Normal and Hard. *Metal Slug 7* uses the [Nintendo DS](/source/Nintendo_DS) touchscreen as a map of the level, making it easier for the player to look at the level and where to get [power ups](/source/Power_ups) or captured prisoners. The usual weapons make their return from the series including a new weapon called "Thunder Shot", which fires a homing electric blast to the enemy.

## Soundtrack

The music in the game was composed by Toshikazu Tanaka, following on from his work on *[Metal Slug 4](/source/Metal_Slug_4)*, *[Metal Slug 5](/source/Metal_Slug_5)*, and *[Metal Slug 3D](/source/Metal_Slug_3D)*.

## *Metal Slug XX*

2009 video game

Metal Slug XX Developer SNK Playmore Publishers PSP JP: SNK Playmore NA: Atlus USA EU: DHM Interactive Xbox 360 SNK Playmore PlayStation 4/Windows SNK Corporation Series Metal Slug Platforms PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows Release PSP JP: December 23, 2009 NA: February 23, 2010 EU: June 25, 2010 Xbox 360 May 19, 2010 PlayStation 4 NA: May 29, 2018 PAL: May 30, 2018 JP: May 31, 2018 Windows January 31, 2019 Genre Run and gun Modes Single-player, Multiplayer

A revised version of *Metal Slug 7*, titled ***Metal Slug XX***,[c] was released on December 23, 2009 in Japan and North America on February 23, 2010 by [Atlus USA](/source/Atlus_USA) for the [PlayStation Portable](/source/PlayStation_Portable). This version of the game features additional content, including co-op multiplayer and downloadable content. *Metal Slug XX* was released on [Xbox Live Arcade](/source/Xbox_Live_Arcade) for [Xbox 360](/source/Xbox_360) on May 19, 2010;[1] it was made backwards compatible on [Xbox One](/source/Xbox_One) on November 12, 2015.[2] The [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4) version came worldwide in May 2018. *Metal Slug XX* was released for [Microsoft Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows) via [Steam](/source/Steam_(service)) in January 2019.

## Reception

Reception

Aggregate score Aggregator Score DS PSP Xbox 360 Metacritic 70/100[3] 67/100[4] 61/100[5]

Review scores Publication Score DS PSP Xbox 360 1Up.com B−[6] N/A N/A Edge 6/10[7] N/A N/A Eurogamer 7/10[8] N/A 6/10[9] Famitsu 28/40[10] 29/40[11] N/A Game Informer N/A 6.75/10[12] N/A GamePro N/A 3.5/5[13] N/A GameRevolution 3/10[14] N/A N/A GameSpot 7.5/10[15] N/A 6/10[16] GameZone 7.6/10[17] 7/10[18] N/A IGN 7/10[19] N/A 6.5/10[20] Nintendo Power 7.5/10[21] N/A N/A Official Xbox Magazine (US) N/A N/A 7/10[22] Pocket Gamer 3.5/5[23] N/A N/A PlayStation: The Official Magazine N/A 3.5/5[24] N/A Teletext Gamecentral 6/10[25] N/A 6/10[26]

*Metal Slug 7* and the PSP and Xbox 360 versions received "mixed or average reviews" according to the [review aggregation](/source/Review_aggregation) website [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic).[3][4][5] In Japan, *[Famitsu](/source/Famitsu)* gave it a score of two sevens, one eight, and one six for the original *Metal Slug 7*,[10] and 29 out of 40 for the PSP version of *Metal Slug XX*.[11]

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** With assistance from Digital Hearts.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [Japanese](/source/Japanese_language): メタルスラッグ 7, [Hepburn](/source/Hepburn_romanization): **Metaru Suraggu 7**

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Pronounced as **Metal Slug Double X**.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Metal Slug XX"](https://game.snk-corp.co.jp/game/xbla/english/lineup/msxx.php). *[SNK Playmore](/source/SNK_Playmore)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160308210558/http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/game/xbla/english/lineup/msxx.php) from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Xbox One Backwards Compatibility: Available games"](https://web.archive.org/web/20151114071429/http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/backward-compatibility/available-games). *Xbox.com*. [Microsoft](/source/Microsoft). Archived from [the original](http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/backward-compatibility/available-games) on November 14, 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2015.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCDS_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCDS_6-1) ["Metal Slug 7 for DS Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/metal-slug-7/critic-reviews/?platform=ds). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [Red Ventures](/source/Red_Ventures). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180821184524/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/metal-slug-7) from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCPSP_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCPSP_7-1) ["Metal Slug XX for PSP Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/metal-slug-xx/critic-reviews/?platform=psp). *Metacritic*. Red Ventures. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180719175947/http://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/metal-slug-xx) from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MCX360_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MCX360_8-1) ["Metal Slug XX for Xbox 360 Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/metal-slug-xx/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360). *Metacritic*. Red Ventures. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190428143140/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/metal-slug-xx) from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2018.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Parkin, Simon (March 4, 2009). ["Metal Slug 7"](https://www.eurogamer.net/metal-slug-7-review). *[Eurogamer](/source/Eurogamer)*. [Gamer Network](/source/Gamer_Network). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220422232400/https://www.eurogamer.net/metal-slug-7-review) from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FamDS_13-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FamDS_13-1) Klein, Kevin (2008). ["Famitsu - review scores"](https://purenintendo.com/famitsu-review-scores-16/). *Pure Nintendo Magazine*. Pure Media, LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FamPSP_14-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FamPSP_14-1) ["メタルスラッグXX \[PSP\]"](https://www.famitsu.com/cominy/?m=pc&a=page_h_title&title_id=7777&redirect=no). *[Famitsu](/source/Famitsu)* (in Japanese). [Enterbrain](/source/Enterbrain). Retrieved April 22, 2022.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Todd, Brett (December 16, 2008). ["Metal Slug 7 Review"](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-slug-7-review/1900-6202394/). *[GameSpot](/source/GameSpot)*. Red Ventures. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220422232401/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-slug-7-review/1900-6202394/) from the original on April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** "Metal Slug 7". *[Nintendo Power](/source/Nintendo_Power)*. Vol. 236. [Future US](/source/Future_US). Christmas 2008. p. 80.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** "Metal Slug XX". *[Official Xbox Magazine](/source/Official_Xbox_Magazine)*. Future US. August 2010. p. 79.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** Erickson, Tracy (December 4, 2008). ["Metal Slug 7 (DS) \[Import\]"](https://www.pocketgamer.com/metal-slug-7/metal-slug-7/). *[Pocket Gamer](/source/Pocket_Gamer)*. Steel Media Ltd. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211111225908/https://www.pocketgamer.com/metal-slug-7/metal-slug-7/) from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.

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## External links

- [Official website of *Metal Slug 7*](https://game.snk-corp.co.jp/official/ms7/) (in Japanese)

- [Official website of *Metal Slug XX*](https://game.snk-corp.co.jp/official/msxx/) (in Japanese)

- [*Metal Slug 7*](https://www.mobygames.com/game//nintendo-ds/metal-slug-7) at [MobyGames](/source/MobyGames)

- [*Metal Slug XX* (PlayStation Portable and Xbox 360)](https://www.mobygames.com/game//metal-slug-xx) at [MobyGames](/source/MobyGames)

- [*Metal Slug XX* (PlayStation 4 and Windows)](https://www.mobygames.com/game//metal-slug-xx_) at [MobyGames](/source/MobyGames)

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