Metal Slug: 2nd Mission

The game uses a side-view, stage-based structure in which one player advances through missions while shooting, jumping, crouching, and throwing grenades. Weapons are collected and swapped during play, and some stages add vehicle segments, rescue objectives, or environmental hazards. Progress is mission-driven, with performance at the end of each stage reflecting survival and completion results.

Marco Rossi

A core series soldier and one of the established protagonists, effective with a wide range of weapons.

Eri Kasamoto

A new playable character in this entry, favoring agile movement and quick repositioning.

Fio Germi

Another new playable character, suited to steady offense and pressure-heavy fights.

Learn enemy spawn points and move proactively before being pinned down. Use stronger weapons on elite enemies and bosses rather than wasting them on basic troops. In narrow areas, keep jumping and repositioning to avoid overlapping with bullets, and always watch for hidden pickups that can restore resources or improve scoring.

Tips and tricks

• Stay mobile; standing still is the fastest way to get trapped by enemy fire.
• Save powerful weapons for mid-stage threats and boss phases.
• After each stage, review your mistakes and enemy patterns to improve routing.