Metal Slug Tactics review - New Engine

I happen to love the Metal Slug series of arcade run ‘n gun blasters. The over-the-top set pieces and stunning pixel art do it for me, like many other series fans. And, when I heard that a new Metal Slug was in the pipeline, I was excited. Little did I know that this new instalment in the series was taking a new direction. Indeed, Metal Slug Tactics takes the series from a side-scrolling shooter to a turn-based tactics title as they name suggests.Style Out of SubstanceThis is a bit of a brave move for a game that has stuck to its guns since its first launch back in 1996. The game’s brand of beautiful bullet hell has held in its countless sequels and spin-offs.However, it’s not as odd a pivot as you may first fear. The franchise’s outstanding pixel art is still here and it looks amazing. The series’ line-up of hardcore heroes are here, and they sound great. However, it plays a lot more like Mario + Rabbid’s Kingdom Battle.Read More: Gears Tactics review – This Could Have Been AmazingIt...