SNK has launched its Steel Slug thirtieth anniverary undertaking to have fun a whopping 30 years of the franchise.
That’s proper, we’ve been operating and gunning with this motley crew since 1996. In actual fact, the primary Steel Slug title debuted in arcades on April 19, 1996. There are seven numbered entries within the mainline collection, with loads of spinoffs, remakes, and even cell editions. The collection is greatest identified for its traditional side-scrolling motion that includes numerous enemies to shoot. Its definitely identified for its potential to suck these quarters in on the arcade.
With the anniversary undertaking, SNK is trying to “reignite and reboot” the Steel Slug franchise with a number of initiatives, together with new video games in growth. A particular retrospective video has been launced to assist mark the franchise’s thirtieth anniversary. It showcases Steel Slug’s historical past, whereas teasing a brand new mission for followers to get enthusiastic about. Take a look at the video beneath.
What may this new mission imply? We haven’t seen a correct new entry within the collection since 2009, so a Steel Slug 8 can be welcome. We’ll let you understand as soon as we’ve extra info.
Extra info on the anniversary undertaking will be discovered over on the official web site and the group’s Twitter channel (can we nonetheless name it that?).
