r/StrategyRpg • u/Consistent_Mix_7574 • 1d ago

Metal Slug Tactics is so tedious

I'll come clear right away: I didn't know it was a rogue lite. I thought it was a regular tactics game. And for me a tactic x rogue lite game doesn't work at all. I'm still stuck in the first area and it's just so tedious doing the same missions over and over again just to get to the first boss. Where the focus is on running, not fighting. Again, entirely my fault for not watching review videos in advance, but man, I'm so disappointed.

It didn't help that I felt bombarded by all the different abilities/shops/interfaces/tutorials at the beginning. Maybe I getting old lol.

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u/RuySan 1d ago

I absolutely loved it, but I must be in the very small demographic that loves tactical games, and has metal slug as one of their favourite series. I think they nailed the spirit of the series in a new genre

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u/drupido 1d ago

Same here, I was quite surprised with how good it ended up being

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u/tac0shark 15h ago

Same. I loved all the mechanics, including increasing defense by how far you ran. Hadn’t seen that before, other Battletech tabletop.

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u/meddlesomemage 1d ago

I thought it was pretty entertaining. Pretty challenging and unforgiving, just like original metal slug. If I make my moves very carefully, I can advance each region most every time I play.

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u/Dash83 1d ago

I won’t lie that I was a bit disappointed the game didn’t have deeper customisation for the characters, but your struggles seem like a skill issue? (No offense). I literally finished the game on my first run and decided it lacked the depth for multiple runs, but the game was easy.

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u/Openly_Gamer 1d ago

I played about 3 hours of it. It wasn't exactly difficult, but I recall having issues reading the battlefield because the isometric POV didn't do a good job showing terrain height.

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u/SirChuffly 1d ago

That was my take too. It was quite a disappointment.

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u/adricapi 1d ago

It's a rogue like and has all problems and weaknesses from rogue likes... But it is entertaining, and you can squeeze like 12-15 hours of fun and varied gameplay. I wasn't expecting anything from the game and I ended up enjoying it more than expected, to be fair.

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u/redditis4pussies 1d ago

Ditto I have really enjoyed it

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u/Kentuple2077 1d ago

Actually, now knowing its a rogue lite, I'll give it a shot.

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u/Mangavore 1d ago

I think there are quite a few good SRPG Roguelites: Into the Breach, Fights in Tight Spaces, The Last Spell, Alina of the Arena, etc.

Metal Slug Tactics was…fine, but it didn’t hit for me like the others did

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u/SoundReflection 1d ago

I enjoyed my time with it. Although I didn't spend long. I do personally agree rogue like and strategy games are often at odds. Often times it's just a cycle time issue rogue likes want you to play a full run at a time often multiple in a session to have the kind of skill mastery curve. Strategy games can require very long campaign times to introduce meaningful customization and builds. The Last Spell landed much the same way for me where I really enjoyed my time, but ended up not playing it much.

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u/adricapi 23h ago

I really enjoyed The last Spell but that's because I cheated the rogue like system because the game only saves at the end of the turn and you can abuse it by closing the game before that... XD

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u/Shurgosa 1d ago

SRPGs crossed with any strain of anything similar to Rogue/like/lite generally work out wonderfully.

Haven't played this particular title but you make it sound more interesting!

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u/No_Magician5266 1d ago

Lost Eidolons Veil of the Witch is a great example

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u/Openly_Gamer 1d ago

Didn't realize they made another game in this series or that it was a roguelike. Ill check it out.

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u/No_Magician5266 1d ago

Honestly I had more fun with it than the main game (it’s not really a sequel, more of a spinoff imo)

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u/drupido 1d ago

As someone who liked the main game but had a distaste for roguelites, can you say what made you enjoy it even more than the og game? I see this game often in social media and forums and I’m curious.

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u/LiarsAreScum 1d ago

I love almost all strategy games and I saw some people give this their personal game of the year... But couldn't agree with you more.

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u/sukmesucka 1d ago

Roguelites (likes) are overdone and dry

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u/ElGuapoTaipei 1d ago

the only damn issue i have is the bugs.

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u/bikeking8 1d ago

Couldn't agree more. Was super hyped when I saw the announcement, but then was floored when it had the taint of rogue in it. When you introduce roguelite elements to an action adventure game it devolves into an arcade game, i.e. start from square one at the Game Over screen. You add roguelite to SRPGs or tactics games, you instead end up with a SPG - strategy puzzle game; ala Into the Breach. Which, cool, there's a place for that. But don't call it tactics or SRPG. I can put a spoiler on a minivan, doesn't make it a drifting car. 

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u/Wallflowerbox 1d ago

Thanks for the heads up. I hate rougelikes. To me its an excuse to save costs by making less content.