SNK has introduced its Steel Slug thirtieth anniverary challenge to have fun a whopping 30 years of the franchise.
That’s proper, we’ve been operating and gunning with this motley staff since 1996. In reality, the primary Steel Slug name debuted in arcades on April 19, 1996. There are seven numbered entries within the mainline sequence, with quite a few spinoffs, remakes, or even cellular editions. The sequence is easiest identified for its vintage side-scrolling motion that includes numerous enemies to shoot. Its indubitably identified for its talent to suck the ones quarters in on the arcade.
With the anniversary challenge, SNK is taking a look to “reignite and reboot” the Steel Slug franchise with a number of projects, together with new video games in construction. A unique retrospective video has been launced to lend a hand mark the franchise’s thirtieth anniversary. It showcases Steel Slug’s historical past, whilst teasing a brand new undertaking for enthusiasts to get interested by. Take a look at the video underneath.
What may just this new undertaking imply? We haven’t observed a correct new access within the sequence since 2009, so a Steel Slug 8 could be welcome. We’ll mean you can know as soon as we now have additional info.
Additional info at the anniversary challenge can also be discovered over at the professional web site and the workforce’s Twitter channel (are we able to nonetheless name it that?).
