Metal Slug 3 is a run-and-gun arcade game developed and published by SNK for the Neo Geo arcade (MVS) and home (AES) systems. The third main entry and the last developed by SNK before its bankruptcy, it has players fight General Morden’s army and alien forces across branching stages, with new transformations, vehicles, and an extended final mission. It supports two-player co-op.
How To Play Metal Slug 3
Control
Action
Joystick (8-way)
Move, aim, duck, climb, and board vehicles
A Button
Shoot / melee knife at close range
B Button
Jump
C Button
Throw grenade
Select
Insert coin / add credit
Start
Start game and confirm menu selections
About Metal Slug 3
Release date
Arcade (JP): March 23, 2000 · Neo Geo AES (JP): June 1, 2000 · Neo Geo AES (NA): September 17, 2001 · PlayStation 2 (JP): April 24, 2003
Developer
SNK
Publisher
SNK
Platform
Neo Geo (Arcade MVS, AES); later Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC, and modern platforms
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
