^new^ — Metal Slug Gaming Competitions

In the modern era of gaming, "difficulty" is often mitigated by checkpoints and infinite lives. In the world of arcade Metal Slug , continuing costs money. But in the competitive sphere, using a continue is tantamount to forfeit.

Online, the community thrives on forums like Shmups.system11.org and through speedrunning platforms. The barrier to entry is low—most people have played it—but the skill ceiling is stratospheric. metal slug gaming competitions