# METAL SLUG 3

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id530060483](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id530060483)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id530060483`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SNK CORPORATION
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (875 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-04-19
- **First published:** 2012-07-12
- **Size:** 148 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metal-slug-3/id530060483)
- **Website:** [https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/](https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/guide/policy/](https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/guide/policy/)

## Description

METAL SLUG 3 brings the NEOGEO arcade shooter to your browser as a Chrome extension. It features the classic **ARCADE MODE** plus a new **MISSION MODE**, offering stage selection and practice on tough routes, along with branching maps and a variety of slug vehicles like Slug Mariners, Drill Slugs, and Elephant Slugs.

Co-op play over Wi‑Fi lets you team up with friends to tackle stages, and you can earn achievements to boost your player rank. This faithful port delivers action-packed, nostalgic gameplay right in your browser.

## Rankings

- #65,214 — Overall

## Review summary

Many reviews praise Metal Slug 3 as a nostalgic, faithful port with enjoyable core gameplay, but repeatedly emphasize serious control problems on touchscreens, poor controller support (grenades not working, no mapping), occasional crashes, and multiplayer connectivity issues. These input and stability problems are the primary drawbacks that hinder the otherwise positive port experience.

### Pros

- Nostalgic appeal and core Metal Slug gameplay preserved on mobile.
- Port is generally considered a faithful/solid adaptation of the Metal Slug series.
- Overall reception includes appreciation for the game as a decent or enjoyable Metal Slug experience.

### Cons

- Touchscreen controls are clunky, tiny, unresponsive, and can feel stationary, making gameplay frustrating.
- Controller support is inadequate: grenade throwing often doesn’t work, there’s no reliable button mapping, and some controller inputs don’t register.
- Stability issues reported as game crashes and frequent freezes.
- Specific control problems such as grenade button mappings (e.g., C button) not working on certain controllers.
- Multiplayer setup and connectivity issues are confusing or problematic for players (trouble with enabling/using multiplayer).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id530060483)