Metal Slug 4 & 5 delivers one-two punch to Xbox

Metal Slug 4 & 5 for the Xbox has shipped to retailers across the continent, SNK Playmore USA announced today. As the name would suggest, the game includes the two most recent installments of the side-scrolling arcade shooter series.

Metal Slug 4 features two new characters and six stages, while Metal Slug 5 offers five stages, all-new enemies, and a new forward-slide move. New to the Xbox version of the game is an online leaderboard accessible through Xbox Live, where players can post their best scores for all to see. A PlayStation 2 version of the game was released in May.

Metal Slug 4 & 5 is rated T for Teen and carries a price tag of $39.99. For more information, check out GameSpot's full review.