# METAL SLUG 3

> “METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

## Game facts

- Developer: Dotemu, SNK CORPORATION
- Publisher: SNK CORPORATION
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Feb 14, 2014
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Shooting, Arcade
- Steam Deck: Unsupported (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/250180/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), Japanese (Japan), Italian (Italy), European Spanish, Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China); Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/metal-slug-3--2)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

### Strengths

- Chaotic and creative run-and-gun gameplay featuring a variety of enemies, weapons, and vehicles
- Branching routes and secret stages provide high replayability and exploration value
- Distinctive pixel graphics and excellent sprite animation

### Weaknesses

- Some bosses and enemy patterns and balance are considered unfair
- Some players feel that even Normal difficulty is excessively hard and less forgiving than the previous game
- Complaints that multiplayer or online-function problems prevented them from playing with friends

## Links

- [METAL SLUG 3 on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3801)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3801/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T03:09:02.340Z