# METAL SLUG 2

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id589779009](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id589779009)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id589779009`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SNK CORPORATION
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (318 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-04-19
- **First published:** 2013-02-07
- **Size:** 85 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metal-slug-2/id589779009)
- **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 2 delivers the NEOGEO arcade experience on mobile with ARCADE MODE and a new MISSION MODE that lets you select stages. The game adds two new playable recruits, Eri and Fio, joining Marco and Tarma, plus allied supports for bonus items and unique assists. It expands the arsenal with weapons like Laser Shot and Flame Bottles and introduces slug vehicles such as the Slugnoid and Slug Flyer, including the Camel Slug for desert stages. The title offers precise controls, Autofire, and flexible Windows-mode controls, along with local or online cooperative play over Wi‑Fi and GAME CENTER achievements to climb the ranks.

Two-player cooperation via Wi‑Fi and Game Center achievements provide extended replayability, making METAL SLUG 2 a faithful and enhanced remake of the classic arcade shooter for modern devices.

## Rankings

- #96,402 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise METAL SLUG 2 for its nostalgic graphics and addictive arcade play, and consider the full-pack purchase worthwhile. However, consistent complaints focus on controls: on-screen joysticks and buttons are often small, unresponsive, or misbehave, and grenade actions may not map correctly with controllers. Compatibility and updates are lacking, with many calls for better MFI/PS4/PS5 support and customizable controls. Crashes and occasional freezes further degrade the experience, and the UI/screen ratio feels outdated. The game remains desirable for fans of the classic, but needs fixes to be consistently enjoyable.

### Pros

- Nostalgic, faithful graphics that resemble the original Metal Slug.
- Fun arcade action with hours of gameplay.
- Buying the full pack is worthwhile and good value.
- It’s a faithful mobile port that runs on iOS devices.

### Cons

- On-screen controls and joysticks are buggy: tiny, unresponsive, or get stuck, making movement hard.
- Grenade throwing and other actions are unreliable or unmapped, especially with controllers.
- Poor controller support and lack of customizable button mappings; limited MFI/PS4/PS5 compatibility.
- Frequent crashes and occasional freezes disrupt gameplay.
- Outdated screen ratio/UI layout that doesn’t adapt well to newer devices.

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