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METAL SLUG 6
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1.About me
2.Story so far...
3.FAQ
4.Controls
5.Characters
-Marco Rossi
-Tarma Roving III
-Fio Germi
-Eri Kasamoto
-Clark Steel
-Ralf Jones
6.Character Match-up
7.Enemies
8.Weapons
9.Grenades
10.Vehicles (Slugs)
11.Tips on Beat-the-Crap-out-of-Metal Slug 6
12.Walkthrough
-Mission 1
-Mission 2
-Mission 3
-Mission 4
-Final Mission
13.Boss Battles
-Boss Battle One;               Master Driller
-Boss Battle Two;               Monorail Tank
-Boss Battle Three;             Abomination
-Boss Battle Four;              Alien Sea Serpent
-Mini-Boss Battle;              Controller
-Final Boss Battle;             Enigma
14.Prisoners Location and hidden Items  (Nearly complete)
15.Item Locations
16.Unlockables                          (Under Constructions)
17.Credits
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Version
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Version 1.0
Finally complete the game without any problems. Now to find some secrets,
Combat Training currently on Level 3 (ARRRGGHHH!!!!!)
Version 2.0
Currently updating the walkthrough further and Combat Training currently on
Level 13, secret location for prisoner and items, unlockable secrets in the
game is currently under construction.
Version 3.5
100% walkthrough completion, Items Location added and complete. Current Combat
Training at Level 20. Prisoners Location and Unlockables STILL Under
construction.
Version 4.5
Sonic Z sword is switch to Zangetsu Sword, Prisoner Location and Hidden Items
added, but not complete, though majority of this faq is fixed (again). Combat
Training stuck at Level 24, last prisoner not found. Unlockables STILL under
construction.
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1.About me
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Hi, my name is Calvin Cheah from Malaysia and this is my first FAQ/Walkthrough
I made. Please excuse my English if I made any error whatsoever during this
FAQ.  I'm also a typical person who works in the office, studies in the college
and most importantly playing some of my favorite games. Currently this FAQ is
close to completion and now playing the combat school to unlock any goodies the
game has to offer, so contribute some FAQ that I miss out anything in
particular by emailing me at cheahyuanhong@yahoo.com. In addition, any
character respond does not really happen in the game.
Metal Slug series has been one of my favorite games so far, even when there are
better games with great graphic and 3D character. Metal Slug should be played
in an arcade version with normal difficulties setting. People that play on easy
mode will understand the enemy attack. This is also gives players to understand
the enemy behavior. However. As a veteran Metal Slug, fans like any other goes
to a challenging mode known as the Hard mode where the enemies will attack you
even when they aren't suppose to. Even though Metal Slug 6 owns many people
with never ending episode and all time favorite run-and-gun, Metal Slug 3 still
rocks my world.
In this series, several new characters, Slugs, and enemy came into play and
introduce. The game also lets players to use a newer system that enable players
to get more coins by killing and such. This can be count by the bar located at
the lower left (1P) or lower right (2P). Other than the game play, several
figure also available for the players to enjoy, such as the art gallery, which
features the artwork done from the early days of the known famous Metal Slug as
well as soundtrack that eventually kept on track from the first Metal Slug to
Metal Slug 6 itself.
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2.Story so far
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Metal Slug 6 takes place right after a few weeks or so in Metal Slug 3 when
the Martian needed Morden's man to bring their leader back, Rootmark from the
deep in the ocean. When they manage to pull it out, a new breed of enemy attack
Morden's men and some Martian turns to lunch. Morden's men along with the rest
of the surviving Martian tries to escape the tragic event and station on
several location as an outpost, building up weapons of mass destruction to
fight this new invader.
However, giving the fact that Morden is still alive after their last set back,
the government wasn't too please with the results and ordered two war veterans,
Clark Steel and Ralf Jones to join up the fight. Marco wasn't too please with
this results, as both never once fight the likes of the Rebel Army before.
Nevertheless, both joins up and continue to pursue Morden's activity and what
seems to be the final showdown between the Regular Army and the Rebel Army
before the enemy feared by Rebel and the Martian appears again.
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3.FAQ
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Q. What's a Metal Slug?
A. Many people asked this question from the start. It was suppose to be a joke
to create a game which related to a slug, but it eventually turn into a tank
that could crawl like a slug (hold down and directional key) Other than that,
Metal Slug is one of the surviving game series in 2D which features several
unforgettable arcade moment. Metal Slug 6 keeps it’s classic just as it is 10
years ago.
Q. I can't do the Frontal Attack!! HELP!
A. OHMYGOD, Calm down! Simple press the R1 button and your wish came true.
Q. How do you do Ralf's special attack?
A. Simple press up button and R2 button. This also works on Clark.
Q. Why can't I perform this ability to the original characters?
A. That because they can't silly.
Q. Does the old glitch still there, popping out from the Slug and receives no
damage?
A. Yes, the old glitch is still there. SNK developers think that this glitch is
actually useful, so they keep it.
Q. How come I have to rescue the Martians in the final stage?
A. They somehow got themselves imprison by the Unknown. Think of it as a
prisoner.
Q. What is this goofy looking vehicle I found in Mission 3?
A. That’s the Slug Gunner in it's prototype stage. Although many refer as baby
Gunner, It was officially a Slug Gunner during it's undergo experiment.
Q. I heard about character penalties, is that true?
A. Yes. Some characters such as Ralf is so powerful when he use his Vulcan
Punch, so he's weapon stock is reduce by half.
Q. Can any of the characters turn Invulnerable for some time, other than
popping out from the Slug?
A. None, but Clark somehow has this ability to remain Invulnerable when he
perform his Argentina Backbreaker for at least 3 seconds while Ralf has the
ability to return from the living from being hit once.
Q. Which character do you like?
A. I can't say. On Easy Mode, I like Fio and Marco and in Hard Mode, almost all
the character is balance.
Q. What kind of weapon do you prefer?
A. Flame Shots. Too bad I can't use it on the final boss battle.
Q. Which Slugs do you think is the coolest in Metal Slug 6?
A. I could choose the Prototype Slug Gunner, but I like the Donkey Slug.
Believe it.
Q. ARGHH!! My weapon!! It just change to a weapon I don't like!
A. Calm down, this happens to me once too. If you want the old weapon to stay,
simple highlight it (or change in the weapon you want) and grab the other
weapon. This way, the selected weapon won't be discarded.
Q. I can't find anything useful about this new weapon SNK add in (Zangetsu
sword) I think this weapon is a junk.
A. Don't say that! Zangetsu Sword is extremely useful, especially later in the
stage. The weapon can destroy energy shots like pistol shots or bazooka shots,
and has the damage value of a shotgun, but hits multiple times than a single
blast! SNK did a good job creating this weapon, so be proud of it!
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4.Controls
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SNK gives players the ability to configure the controller settings yourself,
but here are the default
Setting;
Directional Pad                -         Run/Aim
Cross                          -         Jump/Cancel
Circle                         -         Change Weapon/Confirm
Triangle                       -         Grenade/Cannon
Square                         -         Fire/Vulcan
L1                             -         Weapon Throw
R1                             -         Frontal Attack
R2                             -         Special Attack
START                          -         Pause
Turn in to the classic mode like this;
Directional Pad                -         Run/Aim
Cross                          -         Jump/Cancel
Circle                         -         Grenade /Cannon /Confirm
Triangle                       -         Change Weapon
Square                         -         Fire/Vulcan
L1                             -         Weapon Throw
R1                             -         Frontal Attack
R2                             -         Special Attack
START                          -         Pause
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5.Characters
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Each and every last character has their unique ability and advantage. This is
also the first time SNK elaborate these unique feature in the Metal Slug
universe. Other than the usual team, Clark and Ralf from the Ikari Warriors
joins in the fun.
Marco Rossi
Specialty: Default weapon is stronger than normal
Explanation: Marco's pistol weapon has the same damage as the Heavy machine
gun, only slower and does not consume ammo (duh!). His Pistol power can make
major difference in the game. Balance hero with lots of problem in his head.
Best accompany with Tarma
Tarma Roving
Specialty:  Double the damage done when controlling any Slug, increase armor
and capable to activate Vulcan Fix.
Explanation: Tarma has the ability to do more damage whenever he is inside the
Metal Slug, reckless of any type. He only get average ammo at each weapon crate
he collect. The main thing about Tarma is that he has the ability to take less
damage whenever he is inside the Slug, more firepower and does more damage
using the cannon option. Bring him along for a joy ride and see what I mean.
Fio Germi
Specialty: Double the supply and weapon crate, has Heavy Machine Gun from the
start, pistol does less damage than normal.
Explanation: Never thought Fio could be lucky to bring along a Heavy machine
gun so early in almost every stage. She also gain double ammo whenever she
picks up weapon crate and supply, but her Slug damage is something we shouldn't
look forward too. In easy mode, she gain a SUPER heavy machine gun, and pack a
lot of punches! This character is best accompany with Eri.
Eri Kasamoto
Specialty: Double grenade/bomb supply, can throw further/ above using the
control pad.
Explanation: Eri's a Demolition expert!! She gets double the grenade supples,
throws further and does more damage with each throws. too bad it didn't enable
the same strength in the Slug. Eri may deliver a short blow with her weapon
arsenal, but let her take all the grenade in the game and let loose the
bouncing green stick on her enemy, or to a hapless boss.
Clark Steel
Specialty: Does an Argentine Backbreaker stunts that gives Clark 1000 points
and double the point at each kills, gain a momentary invulnerability while
doing the SAB.
Explanation: Clark Steel from the Ikari warriors make a tribute in Metal Slug
6. His Argentine Backbreaker can kill almost all organic enemy with a single
attack (except Martians and zombie, don't try it) His ability to tackle all
infantry gives him points like crazy. His Slug however is a pushover, does less
damage than normal. Try doing an Argentine BackBreaker stunt and watch him do a
cool posing. Oh, did I mention he turns invulnerable for a short while when he
does it?
Ralf Jones
Specialty: Does a Vulcan Punch that damage almost all ground unit. Can take two
hits, fastest melee character in the game, enhance damage for Zangetsu sword.
Explanation: Ralf, like Clark came from the same game, fight together and even
enter the King of Fighters tournament. Ralf has an unusual ability to turn his
fist into a short range Heavy machine gun that does TONS of damage. It kills
tanks, Martians, Morden's men, bosses (O.O) and even the new alien that came
straight at him dies with just a couple of hits. Ralf also has a 'second' life
that brings him back to the living (O.O). The worst thing about Ralf is that
his ability to use weapon crate ammo and grenade supply is limited by half! His
best accompany with Clark Steel
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6.Character Match-up
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In two player mode, characters with stats are hard to understand, but matching
them with the right partner will strengthen their rank and lower their
disadvantage. Come up with a partner of your own, but these are recommended for
team play.
Marco and Tarma, Metal Slug Classic
As the name applied, these dual heroes are the best matching team. While
Marco's strength lies on his handgun, Tarma help his partner by using the Slug.
In the hand of a veteran gamers, these two will last long enough to fight the
final boss without continues and lost of life. Concentrate fire is recommended.
Mission Achieve: 90%
Eri and Fio, Sparrow Special
Think about it, have Fio pick up all the weapon crate and let Eri pick up all
the grenade in the game and let loose all of it in sheer destruction. These two
country girls aren't here to play, their here to kick someone's nut. They could
out last long enough though, but may have problems in the Final Mission stage
when weapon and grenade are used sparingly.
Mission Achieve: 85%
Ralf and Clark, Ikari Warriors Classic
Is it just me, or does this dual heroes here have a fair advantage over one
another? Ralf will be useless using all the weapon in the game except Zangetsu
sword and his Vulcan Punch does massive damage on armored units, which powers
up Ralf attack by double. Clark however goes invulnerable whenever he uses his
SAB and an excellent choice in Final Mission, although not many are effected by
his attack. Have Clark handle the weapon and grenade while Ralf take control
over the Slug. With practice, these two will survive, and perhaps bringing
their gold medal at the next King of Fighter series.
Mission Achieve: 79%-90%
Marco and Fio, Lovebirds
Came up this idea during Metal Slug 3 gameplay and tested on this game. This
tag team actually covers up Fio's pistol damage using Marco's help while Fio
provide long stream of endless supply of weaponry for covering fire on Marco's
side. They might lose some lives once or twice though.
Mission Achieve: 79%
Tarma and Eri, Geek Shady and the Bomb Queen
Also came up from Metal Slug 3, Tarma and Eri could rule this game if only
there is enough weapon for both of them. Tarma may need protection from Eri
until he gets a Slug, but both already has average damage value over one
another. In truth, they rule the Final Mission stage, but before they reach
Final stage, they may have to team up together once for a while.
Mission Achieve: 89%
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7.Enemies
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In the Metal Slug game franchise, there is only one thing that stands in your
way before you reach the boss fights, and thats soldiers, Martian and the
likes. These enemies will give you trouble as you proceed but remember, they
won't last long before you reach their boss, as long as you survive and
hopefully not being killed.
Grunt
This guys a pushover; they are arm with knife and grenades, laid mines and
launch a Chinese-like rocket, nothing more. They tend to be troublesome in
numbers though, so don't be overwhelm by their mass number of grunt.
Shield Grunt
They aren't as agile as the grunt, but they have are armed with pistol and a
sword.  They tend to back up other grunt to work together and their shield is
powerful enough to stop a laser gun to pass through. Consider them as a medium
grunt that has a low melee speed.
Bazooka Grunt
Same as shield grunt, but they have enough firepower and loading time to react
depends on your action.
Bazooka Grunt is a major threat in numbers, but a pushover as a lone wolf. Have
them killed first before attacking the other lesser grunt. This one is consider
high priority.
Rifle Grunt
This Grunt is your average, fully train grunt with a bolt rifle in hand. They
sometimes take cover from tanks, gaps and even perform a melee hit for close
counters. In numbers, they are life threating enemies.
Mortar Grunt
This grunt, like any other lesser grunt aren't so powerful alone, but with a
few and accompany by shield, bazooka and normal grunt masses together is a real
threat. They trade their mobility and defense for range and power.
Heavy Grunt
Appears just after the final stage, they are slow to react and pretty stupid as
well, but they wield out lots of bullets in a single burst.
Missile Tank (without spikes)
This armored units once have it's spikes on, for some reason they ran out of
spikes. They still fire a slow, homing missile that homes into you. This
armored unit is weak, so simple apply a handgun will do.
Tower Tank
The Tower tank is much like a tank with two-stories high and fires a slow
moving cannon ball. This tank is useless, but dangerous when grouped together
with random enemies.
Light Tank
A gray tank that serve it's purpose to simple annoy you. They have a decent
firepower and armor, but their cannon is very slow. Counter it with a hailstorm
of bullets or a couple of grenade.
Medium Tank
This brownish tank has better armor, fires fireballs, and very, very slow
firing time. This armored unit seldom has grunts and bazooka grunts together.
MLRS Tank
This vehicles fires extremely heavy projectile missile and bettered armored,
but aren't so great while on the move. This unit is toast when a character is
near this vehicle.
Combat Copter a.k.a. Little bird
Morden's own air support. This little copter takes time to fire their weapon,
but they intend to confuse players whenever it fires at random or horizontally.
This can be taken out just enough bullets stuck in their hole.
Apache
This is a oversize combat copter and does the bombing run as you go. It also
uses a projectile rockets that homes in to you. Take it out and you'll be fine
Combat Jeep (With mounted Machine gun)
A conventional Jeep that had been modified to attack and ram any opponent or
hostel enemy. They're speedy and has decent armor, but their attack and moves
are predictable.
Villager
These villagers somehow inherit Ralf's ability to survive after being shot.
They aren't as tough, but in numbers, they can slice you for all they care.
Take them out by afar, or simple let Ralf and Clark do their things.
Flying Piranha
The least enemy you would expect to see again from Metal Slug 3 is the flying
menace itself, the flying piranha. They are weak and easily dealed with, only
an idiot would simple ignore them.
Martian
This octopus-like creature with a gun is the Martian. They made a tribute in
both Metal Slug 2 and 3. They sometimes attack with yellow homing goo that can
be destroyed with a single shot. They also fires blue, speedy projectile,
enough speed to kill you. They are your average opponent.
UFO
The flying little plate that homes in on you is known as a UFO. This pesky unit
can kill you with their laser and has a decent defense against firearm. This
thing tends to go out hunting you in numbers.
Unknown Alien
This humanoid is the main enemy from the entire Metal Slug 6 series. Their head
is bigger than average human and like to eat fresh Martians. They can puke out
worms that self-destruct, attack you from afar and do a bouncing/rolling
attack. They even explode into chucks of worms in the final stage. Consider
them as Martians on steroids
Parasite
Red, flying unknown alien here is what we known as a parasite. These things can
kill your character no matter how resistant they are. They can also control
civilian and turn them into mindless zombies. Luckily, you can only kill the
host and won't take more than three shots.
Flying Unknown Alien
These things are the same as the first Unknown Alien, except that it grows
wings to take flight and puke out small, slow energy ball.
Eye Alien
An alien, who has only one eye to look at you, puking some bubble that is
harmful to your health. They have better armor and quite dangerous, even when
they are alone fighting you. They are lethal whenever they are grouped together
with other alien breed.
Spider Alien Tank
This four-legged creep is like a tank that can't crush you. It does two things.
One, It fires a two plasma artillery energy ball towards you. And if you fight
from afar, this thing will fire out a Drop Shot version. They have the same
defense as a Medium Tank has.
Unknown Mini-UFO
Unknown driving a UFO, the same as the Martian did. But compare to Martian,
their craft are weaker than you could imagine. It fires many energy shots
though.
Alien Craft a.k.a. Unidentified Energy Object
Instead of a UFO, we have a UEO! This ship gathers meteors, spare parts, junks
and fish (That's right, fish!) as a weapon and toss it one by one or all
together to you. They have better armor than Unknown Mini- UFO and sometimes
fires volley of hot needles. Consider the Little birds.
Pulverizes
Can't come up a good name for this red-orange alien in the final stage. This
alien is slow, but it can fly by and forming it's leg and propel it like a
helicopter. Once on sight, it drops like a rock, effectively killing you. They
appears to be social-like aliens, and aren't too happy to see you.
Deflectors
Green, oversize alien-like tank that fires small beam ball with slow speed at
random height. They are annoying enemies and tend to attack you from both
sides. They also project a huge laser beam that rotates slowly to you and
absorb anything you shot at. They have better armor than their Spider Alien
Tank.
Alien Ant
This Alien appears underground when you dig your way downward. They are
annoying and has a average armor. But they can get serious when they are near
you.
Red Unknown Alien
These are an 'elite' type of Unknown you'll encounter in Final Stage. they are
better armored and handgun has little effect to simple ignore them. Fire as
fast as you can by killing them with Shotgun, Zangetsu sword, Laser or Duel
Machine Gun. Killing them before they attack will wield out normal points, try
your best to kill them whenever they attack you, which wield out 10000 Points!
Mother Eye
Huge, freaking Eye Alien's mama. They are invulnerable to all weapons on their
bodies, but no defense on their eyes. This thing kept on firing seeds of doom
to you and sometimes accompanied by the unknown alien. They can take a lot of
punishment before going down.
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8.Weapons
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The saying ' your weapon is your best friend ' is best descript as something
you shouldn't done in real life. The saying ' we only fire when fired upon ' is
also not true in this game. So, let see what our old armory has and try to hit
something with it on Morden's men, Martian and the likes. SNK did a good job
building a new system as well, so carrying two weapons along with your everyday
handgun is unique. Each weapon will be discard if you ran out of ammunition or
if you picked up a newer weapon. So remember, guns don't kill people, we do.
Pistol/ Magnum
Damage value: *
Your bread-and-butter weapon of choice. Has infinite ammo and does half the
damage done by a Heavy Machine Gun. This weapon can be used almost all
situation, from fighting against horde of men to boss battle.
Heavy Machine Gun
Damage Value: **
This weapon has been in this game for over 10 years, and it is still the
balance weapon used. Heavy Machine Gun does twice the damage done by a Pistol
and can fire almost all directions. The main floss is that it consumes a lot of
ammo just by a single bust. This weapon is all-purpose type arsenal.
Rocket Launcher
Damage Value: ***
The weapon used to clear mass numbers of infantry and armored tanks. Does a
splash damage as well. This weapon has very little homing device, but packs it
all into speed and raw power. Use at your own risk, as it has a major cool down
at each two shots it fires.
Flame Shot
Damage Value: *****
Your typical Flamethrower on steroids, this weapon can incinerated almost
anything, and can be used to cook your foes to crispy perfection as well.
Devastating damage, but it's short range gives a little weapon less effective
against opponent that had you pin down. Use this weapon during an emergency
only, or simple torch the entire army with it.
Shotgun
Damage Value: ****
The same weapon as the Flame Shot, but no splash damage, just an impact sound
of bone crashing and bodies flung from one side to another. This weapon can be
your friend AND foe. In short, this is a great weapon to clear unwanted path
and get rid of the entire enemy in front of you. It also takes at least 3
second cool down at each shots, making it difficult to use when both front and
back screen starts to overflow by enemy.
Laser Gun
Damage Value: ***
An enhanced version of Heavy Machine Gun. It's raw power can cut through
anything it touches, and destroys armored units like a breeze. This weapon has
floss though, like the machine gun it consume it's ammo like mad, bursting out
4-5 ammo straight. Unlike the machine gun, it also takes a lot of time to kill
the shield grunt, even though this weapon can cut through armored units like
cutting butter with a burning chainsaw. Keep this weapon for last, as this
weapon is an ideal arsenal against bosses.
Drop Shot
Damage Value: ***
The bouncing bomb that... er bounce on the ground. This weapon is perhaps the
oddest weapon created by SNK. Like it's sidekick Iron Lizard, this weapon is
not always good against ground units, but it has a small splash damage. It also
bounce towards the enemy before it hit something or explode on it's own. Like
the Rocket Launcher, it has a major cool down after three Drop Shot is fired.
Iron Lizard
Damage Value: ***
This weapon is an anti-ground weapon used to target infantries, tanks,
Martians, and the likes, massive splash damage that hit even at the far rear of
a battalion. For a weapon that hit almost all ground units, it also can be used
to shoot up as an emergency.  It's fast and lethal, and an ideal weapon against
mass number of foes.
Enemy Chaser
Damage Value: **
This is like Rocket Launcher on steroids, it's fast, no cool down, little
splash damage, random targeting sensor and absolutely ridiculous damage value.
This weapon trade of it's damage to homing capability, which it zero in towards
the enemy. This weapon can also be used to find and locate hidden prisoner or
hidden items. Not an ideal weapon against boss.
Super Grenade
Damage Value: *****
Super Grenade is like a pump up version of the standard grenade that shoots
straight. It's massive power over armored tanks are something to believe at. No
vehicles can withstand it's raw power not more than two hits. This weapon is so
devastating that it only has 20 ammo or so, enough to send soldiers flying from
one end to another, destroys uninsured enemy armored tanks and boss battle turn
short as it constantly being hit by it.
Dual Machine Gun
Damage Value: ****
Heavy Machine Gun's greater cousin. This weapon is the powerhouse version of
Heavy Machine Gun, doubles the ammo capacity and feared by many. Like its
lesser cousin, it is also ammo consumer, up to 8 ammo! Unlike it's lesser
cousin though, it can't fire all the direction you want. Use this weapon on
heated battle and boss fights.
BIG Heavy Machine Gun
Damage Value: ***
A beefup version of Heavy Machine Gun. It's better powered and improve damage,
but like it's previous incantations, this weapon still has a few floss. This
weapon is rare and available in Mission 4-2, Slug path.
BIG Rocket Launcher
Damage Value: ****
A beefup version of Rocket Launcher. It fires a gigantic missile that can
damage anything before and after impact. It's large splash damage is awesome,
but like it's incantation, this weapon still has a few floss. This weapon is
rare and available in Final Mission
BIG Shotgun
Damage Value: *****
A beefup Version of Shotgun. This weapon is so powerful that it can take out
almost anything in front. Massive damage and included a splash damage, but it's
ammo useage is something to be believe at. Like it's incantation, this weapon
still has a few floss. A rare item found in Final Mission
BIG Laser Gun
Damage Value: *****
A beefup Version of Laser Gun, or perhaps the most powerful weapon found. This
is so powerful that it can take out Red Unknown Alien faster than Duel Machine
gun could. It's power over mechanical unit is also an unbelieveable. This rare
weapon is found in Mission 4-2, Slug path but like before, the BIG Laser Gun
has a few floss similar to the normal Laser Gun.
Zangetsu sword
Damage Value: ****
For some reason SNK wanted to use this arsenal as a weapon of mass destruction.
Well, we read ya SNK for this weapon happens to be as useful as it looks later
in the stage. This weapon has the same damage as the Shotgun blast, only it
deals multiply damage than a single blast. Use this weapon against armored unit
and cut it to tiny scrap metal is nice, but having a limited range means you
need to get near it and only attack vertically. Capable to block energy shots
and when the meter goes max, Zangetsu sword will unleash wave after wave of
coins on enemy vehicle with each strike. Absolutely NOT an ideal weapon against
boss, but an excellent weapon on the mid-boss battle.
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9.Grenades
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In the Metal Slug series, grenades are your friend whenever you need to clear a
certain path or just to lower the boss down. This bounding green stick will
help you out, and will always replenish each stage. Or in other case, if you
die. SNK provide only 2 types of grenade from the original Metal Slug and Metal
Slug 2, namely Grenade and Firebomb
Grenade
Damage Value: ****
This is your typical grenade with awesome power. It has a massive splash
damage, bounds a couple of times and powerful enough to kill anything most
average armored units appears in front of you. This is your most used weapon
and perhaps an ideal weapon against bosses.
Firebomb
Damage Value: *****
This weapon was introduce in Metal Slug 2 and boy, does it come hot. Although
this weapon doesn't bounds (this weapon is made out of glass, so basically it
can't bound) but if the weapon is hit by solid ground, it will create a
momentary firestorm, perfectly to kill (or burn) any unit that is foolishly
jump in it. This weapon also has a awesome splash damage and easily the most
useful weapon by fan demands.
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10.Vehicles(Slugs)
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Vehicles are not an essential to the game, but it's a what their here for.
Metal Slug and the rest of the armored unit are there for the heroes to ride
in, giving a major boost on defense, firepower and raw power. Some of these
vehicles are available during the boss fight and some do not. Here's some of it;
Metal Slug
The original Super Vehicle 001 a.k.a Metal Slug still makes a tribute in the
game. These things serve as the backbone for the entire game, since it's the
only vehicles named after a slug (huh?) in the first series. The Metal Slug has
360 degree firing angle, a powerful cannon and an average speed, nice defense
and easily the best vehicles in the past 10 years.
Donkey Slug (With Cannon Convoy)
Okay, whose idea was it to have a donkey-mounted Vulcan? This thing is so slow;
it compares the Elephant Slug on a low perspective. Like the Elephant Slug,
this unit is slow moving and exposing you. One unlucky hit and bam! there goes
your life. Good thing is that the Donkey Slug has a VERY powerful 360 degree
Vulcan equipped, thank god! Did you know that when you use a frontal attack,
the convoy wield out coins upon destruction?
Slug Gunner (Prototype)
Believe it or not, this vehicle found in Mission 3 under the sewer is actually
the prototype of our once powerful Slug Gunner. Even when this vehicle is still
a prototype, it can move faster and jump higher than the Gunner could, 180
firing degree angle and has a build in Vulcan Fix, but having a hero expose is
something bad though. It also hate to turn, taking it's time turning to the
right direction. Weaker than it's fully completed one, but pack with surprising
moment. Who would have wondered the Slug Gunner was so useful even in its
prototype stage?
Slug Flyer
The classic Slug fighter and it haven't even change a bit. It has a 90-degree
firing angle and a cool all-purpose missile. Like the Metal Slug, this vehicle
is not entirely invulnerable. It does however hover depending your movement on
you control pad. It's frontal attack is much powerful though, think of it as a
kamikaze vehicle with steroids in it. This Slug can't attack at it's rear end
however.
Drill Slug
Do not be confuse by the Slug Driller, this Slug main function is to dig it's
way underground. Seeing that this vehicle is good, it has it's floss. One, the
drill does no damage on enemy and two, the grenade it launches are hard to
control. With practice, this Slug could be your friend. Try and used it to find
a treasure next time.
Super Metal Slug
No, this Metal Slug can't fly nor it is invulnerable. Super Metal Slug appears
red or orange in color and has a very powerful Vulcan, firing cannon with
forceful blast and jump higher as well, minus the recoil. Just imagine that
this Metal Slug hasn't been given a good treatment lately and had lotsa
steroids on it. Found in the final stage.
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11.Tips on Beat-the-crap-out-of-Metal Slug 6
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1. Know your enemy. While many people know the Rebel and Martian attack tactic,
many player, newbie and veteran alike always let themselves been killed. Avoid
this from happening at all times
2.Note that SNK is generously gives players the ability to set up high score by
killing and filling the lower meter full for extra points.
3.Some weapons, such as Duel Machine Gun or Flame Shot are rare, so don't waste
it on normal foes, keep that weapon until you absolutely need it.
4.The Metal Slug glitch is still there, but majority of us forget about it and
even complain about it. For those who is new, simple press down on the control
pad and jump button. The Slug will take no damaged during this act and the
character you control remain invulnerable until he lands.
5.Check the map location throughly, you may need to recall if there is a hidden
item or prisoner in the area.
6.Zangetsu Sword is perhaps your only weapon used against Mid-boss battle in
the Final Mission. Keep as many as you can, as it's damage value is well earn
to those who keep it.
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12.Walkthrough
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Complete walkthrough and with no hidden prisoner been reveal, it covers a lot
of stages and boss fights. This game is played on HARD difficulties and yes, it
covers final mission as well. Also, I will try and cover the character's tactic
and advantage on the walkthrough. For hidden prisoners, please refer to
Prisoner Location below this FAQ. (Under Construction)
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Mission 1
Difficulties: Walk in the Park
Character Advantage: The Lot.
Character Disadvantage: None
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Ahhh, The Metal Slug Theme song for MS6 is back and better. You arrive on a
rural area where you will be spotted by a grunt as you move forward, attack the
grunt and more will come. A Prisoner there will give you your first weapon,
Heavy Machine gun. Move forward and you'll arrive at the enemy outpost. This is
where the fun begins. Shoot anything non friendlies and a truck loaded with
grunt will join the fun. Attack the truck to free the prisoner inside, giving
you a Rocket Launcher. Use it and cause some mayhem on the shield grunt. There
are two crate as well, bomb supply and an Enemy Chaser. Pick both up, as more
grunt and armored vehicles will join the fun. Once you clear the mess, move
forward until the tower armored vehicles appears. Use your pure classic attack
on this vehicles. Oh, remember to retaliate the grunt at the back as well. Move
forward until you reach the river, saving another hostage and fight more grunt,
mortar grunt, and shield grunt. An Apache will greet you at the river, giving
you presents that you refuse to take. Take it out for a love letter it gives
you. Move forward, rescuing 2 more prisoner, killing grunt and 1 more prisoner
that has a Heavy Machine Gun. By the time you have equipped that weapon, a
Morden's Centipede Convoy will appear, moving from one screen to the other. Try
and destroy all of the segments and free the Metal Slug while your at it. If
you destroy all of the segments, coins will wield out. LOTSA coins!
Marco and Tarma: Coins For All!
Fio and Eri: Shopping Spree!!
Ralf, looking at Clark: Why are we hooking up with these guys again?
Move forward and you'll be arriving at a cliff side. Kill more grunt and save
another prisoner, this time he wield out an Iron Lizard. Use the Slug or Iron
Lizard and fight off the grunt. Right now, you should have to fight a combat
copter with no problem at all, rescue another prisoner for a Heavy Machine Gun.
After the area is secured, you have a choice to go up or move forward. The
choice is your.
Route A
Marco: Forward, march!
Ralf and Tarma: On it!
Moving forward. There you will be block by a huge gate. Destroy the gate and
kill the bats as well. You will spot a prisoner been eaten alive by a bunch of
bats with a Mortar grunt and a single tank guarding the area. Kill it and
rescue that Prisoner. This prisoner wield out what you've been waiting for. A
Flame Shot! Move forward and there will be another three more prisoners ahead.
When you rescue them, the grunt will appear, attacking you with all the
strength they have. Waste them using the Metal Slug or invite them for a
barbecue festival using the Flame Shot. I recommend you save the Flame Shot for
last though. Once all the grunt lay down and disappears, move forward until you
see a prisoner and a lone tank guarding the area. Waste that tank and destroy
the gate, enters your first boss battle
Route B
Tarma, driving the Metal Slug: Who's idea was it to take the high road!?
Fio and Eri: Get out from the Slug then!
Jump up according to the ledges. This isn't pretty, as shield grunt, bazooka
grunt and normal grunt cornered you. Your Slug might be hit once or twice, so
be sure to kill the bazooka grunt first, normal grunt and finally shield grunt.
Work your way up until you see four prisoners hold up just at the peak.
Carefully release them and rescue all of them. One of them has a Heavy Machine
Gun crate (Re-joys!). When you rescue these prisoners, an armored vehicle
appears and starts to attack you. Retaliate it and move forward where several
parachute bazooka grunt and combat copter appear, giving another opportunity to
kill you. When the entire enemy does their free fall, continue going up until
you reach the summit, move forward until you reach the entrance.
You will perform a free fall here, scaring the shit out of the two grunts.
Shoot anything that worth the points, including bats, and more prisoners. There
is also a Gas tank, boosting your weary Metal Slug and a wonderful weapon
crate, Super Grenade! When you approach the weapon crate, more grunts and tanks
will come inviting you to their prison. Simple say no and kill everything non
friendlies. Move forward to you first boss battle.
Marco: Hey, that boss looks familiar...
Tarma: OhmygoditsourSlugDriller!
Other characters: Pardon?
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BOSS BATTLE ONE
MASTER DRILLER
Suitable Weapon: Heavy Machine Gun, Super Grenade, Flame Shot, Rocket Launcher.
Is it just me, or is this some sort of joke? This boss isn't worth your penny,
but they make havoc on the surface, might as well destroy it. Morden must have
come up with this from the Slug Driller. No matter. Time to stop this machine
once and for all!!
1st Form attack: Raise shield up, releasing some sort of Iron Lizard.
Destroying it will wield out random weapon crate, bomb supply. Long range
artillery blast, fires gigantic Stones from their machine's upper hole.
2nd Form attack: Fires gigantic Stones from their machine's upper hole, Massive
Driller that sometimes fires out it's drill, similar to Drill Cannon from the
Slug Driller.
This is ridiculous, Morden copy everything the Metal Slug team once has! This
boss has an Iron Lizard, Stone and even the Drill cannon! His first form is as
weak as hell, just fire volley after volley of firepower is enough. Watch out
for their intimidating Iron Lizard though. When a grunt pop out on to of the
shield, get yourself some covering ground! After you destroy the shield, a huge
oversize drill will appear and remember to stay away from it, as it sometimes
starts to drill when you approach it. It also splits out Stones from above,
thank goodness it's slow though, and evading it is easy. However, don't leave
the stone where it is, as the Master Driller will use its Drill Cannon. If you
still have the Metal Slug, simple attack with your eyes close (No, seriously.
ATTACK with your eyes close.) and watch the monster go down in less than a
minute. Mission 1 Complete!
Results from the characters;
Marco: Easy as pie.
Tarma: Owned once I got the Slug.
Eri: Pushover, where's my remaining grenade?
Fio: Geez, I still have ammo left.
Clark: That thing is heavy too lift, but got it down.
Ralf: Vulcan Punch anyone?
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Total number of prisoner found: 25
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Mission 2
Difficulties: Boot Camp, Office work.
Character Advantage: Ralf, Clark, Marco, Eri, Fio.
Character Disadvantage: Tarma, Clark and Ralf (second phase and boss fights)
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Wow, this mission theme song is the remix from the first Metal Slug game,
mission 2. You arrive what appears to be a village ruled by Morden's men and
its villagers aided them. When you land, a single villager will greet you with
his kitchen knife with his partner down at the dock with a dynamite. Put him
down and his friend and rescue your first prisoner. Move forward and you'll see
your next prisoner, but the villager wanted him too. Kill them and even more
villager came along, joining the fun. Move forward and get the Laser gun below
deck, with a ammo crate from the one of the two prisoner ahead. Kill the
villager first before going towards the MLRS tank. Dispose it and move forward
for your next prisoner, who happens to have a firebomb. Waste the flying
piranha and a couple of villager, move forward and get another laser and ammo
crate.
Tarma: Is it just me, or did I just saw a UFO?
Marco, Eri and Fio: de' javu?
When you reach the end of the screen, destroy the gate to proceed, but the
villager wouldn't let you, so try and survive the onslaught before tackling the
gate.
Ralf: This is where I'll show my technique to EVERYONE! Vulcan Punch!!
Fio: Eat Laser creep!
Eri: Barbecue anyone?
Tarma and Marco: Me, me!!
Clark: One little, two little, three little rag doll (Does an Argentine
Backbreaker all the way)
Once you pass the gate, you'll approach a single prisoner, wielding a Drop
Shot, and the 2 Martian came down greeting the Metal Slug team.
Clark: On my God, Martians! We're under attack!
Martians: Hello earthling, we come in peace.
Marco: Oh, that’s good then, so no...fighting? (sees Clark pull out a knife and
kill both of them)
Ralf: Friends of yours?
Tarma: We're so dead.
Yes, dead as ever, more forward and free another prisoner, wielding out a Flame
Shot. Roast the Martians that appear both front and back screen before moving
on. There you will see a Donkey Slug with a grunt appears to try to steal it.
Fio: Who the hell send in the Donkey?
Marco: I was told there were sending the Metal Slug, but they had to abandon
that request.
Eri: Why?
Marco: HQ saids a Donkey will do fine, which they did.
Tarma, riding the Donkey Slug: It's slower than a god damn Elephant Slug!! I
want my money back!!
Yes again, a donkey, equipped with a Vulcan, a VERY powerful Vulcan. Use it and
travel forward, and more UFO came down, raining laser at you. Deal with it and
it will go away. Don't forget the prisoner too. As you move forward, you might
spot the cannon convoy, as you will arrive what seems to be a very small
outpost, with the grunt looking for an intruder. Greet him with the Vulcan and
enter the outpost, having the convoy attach to the donkey. There is Rocket
Launcher in the crate and two prisoners, one of them will give you a new
weapon, the Zangetsu Sword
Fio: Sonic What?
In no time, the bazooka grunt from both sides will appear, followed by a flood
of grunts, armored tanks and Martians. Try to survive it and move forward. A
single prisoner, Hyakutaro will help you as you progress the next segment of
the outpost. You'll spot four prisoner, one of them has a bomb supply which is
good for either the donkey or Eri. As you move on, more grunt and bazooka grunt
will attack you. Be warn though as the grunt is now seriously want you dead,
pulling out their knife to kill you. As you fight on, Martians and UFO joins
the fight, followed by more bazooka grunt, medium tanks, Martians and UFO, a
wonderful display of violent and explosion all into one screen.
Clark: It's like World War 2 already!
Marco: Hey, we eat this kind of things for breakfast.
After all that, the door is good for the taking, you can use the frontal attack
to destroy the convoy, wielding out precious coins all the way for your trouble.
Tarma: No!! My donkey!! Yes!! Money!!
Or simple attack the gate with full force. Either way, the donkey stays behind
for your second boss fight.
Tarma: No!! My Donkey!! I Want My Donkey!!
Eri: Get this guy a pony.
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BOSS BATTLE TWO
MONORAIL TANK
Suitable weapon: Laser Gun, Heavy Machine Gun, Flame Shot, Rocket Launcher
The tank that went out of control, speeding down the hill exceeding our laws
speed limit and the entire team have to destroys in on it's lower deck. To make
matters worse, this boss even wield out lots of rockets traveling vertically at
random location. Try your best to fire the huge turret and evade/destroy the
missile.
1st Form Attack: Launches a hell lot of rockets, launches tomahawk missiles,
side turrets.
2nd Form Attack: Flak attack, Gigantic Missile attack.
Here's the rules, the 1st form is a monster, it will launches multiple rockets
that goes vertically from one screen to the next, launches it's tomahawk
missile at you and pulling out it's side turret. These attacks appear to be
random. When you see that if it starts to launch multiply attack at once, that
means it's close to it's death. Attack the Giant turret and defend yourself
from all the threat it uses. And remember, Heavy Machine gun is your friend
here. Flame Shot also helps very down this tank, including the laser gun. Just
as the 1st form is destroyed, get ready for the lord of pain. The upper turret
slides back and reveal a giant missile silo, launching towards the sky with
it's flak. Unfortunately, the missile appears to be heavy and starts to fall