METAL SLUG is like Contra on crack!

User Rating: 8.6 | Metal Slug Anthology WII
Let me start out by saying that I have never played any of these games prior to buying this Anthology. I can definitely see what all the hype is about after playing these games for a few hours. They're really fun and great for casual gaming. The graphics are decent, but nothing amazing. One does have to keep in mind that these games date back to 1996. The sound wasn't that bad for the majority of the games, but now and then it would get really bad. The occasional long moments of silence can really take away from the gaming experience. Although each one of these games can be completed in about an hour, I still feel that for $40 you're getting your moneys worth. It was a really good idea for the game designers to have so many options for controls, because that makes for excellent replay value. Overall, I feel that anyone who enjoys side-scrolling violence will love these games (especially for the Wii). Metal Slug is an excellent series, and any fan (old school or new school) would probably love this Anthology.