# METAL SLUG X

> “METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

## Game facts

- Developer: Dotemu, SNK CORPORATION
- Publisher: SNK CORPORATION
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Oct 3, 2014
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Shooting, Arcade
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/312610/)
- Playtime: Main + some extras 1 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/metal-slug-x)
- Languages: Interface: Italian (Italy), European Spanish, American English, French (France), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China); Audio: American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/metal-slug-x)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- Fast, chaotic, yet intuitive arcade action
- Regarded as an improved version of Metal Slug 2, refining enemy placement, weapons, bosses, and progression speed
- Distinctive enemies and vehicles, varied weapons, and richly varied combat situations

### Weaknesses

- Frame drops and persistent stuttering when the action becomes intense
- PC porting and stability issues, including crashes, online errors, and visual glitches
- Reduced freshness due to repetition in some stages and elements

## Links

- [METAL SLUG X on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3802)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3802/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T13:28:34.033Z