Check out the historical past of the collection and what the unique devs consider the brand new spin-off!
The unique Steel Slug launched again in 1996 in arcades and shocked the world with its spectacular pixel artwork graphics and tight, participating run-and-gun gameplay. The collection has gone on to launch a variety of sequels throughout the years, in addition to a number of rereleases (together with the wonderful Arcade Archives variations from Hamster). In 2021, Dotemu introduced that, alongside French developer Leikir Studio, it will be releasing a brand new spin-off known as Steel Slug Techniques for Nintendo Swap. This title could be targeted on tactical RPG gameplay whereas nonetheless boasting the collection’ signature pixel-based graphics.
It’s been a couple of years since then and followers have been questioning once they’d lastly have the ability to play the sport. Sadly, we nonetheless don’t have a agency launch date, however Dotemu is now claiming that the sport will launch later in 2024. Within the meantime, Dotemu has whipped collectively this beautiful little retrospective video that particulars the origins of the Steel Slug franchise by interviewing a number of the authentic builders. We additionally get to see a number of the of us at Leikir and listen to what the outdated crew thinks of the brand new crew’s work with Steel Slug Techniques.
As ever, it’s all the time a deal with to see builders getting in depth in regards to the artistic course of behind making their video games. On this case, it’s additionally improbable to get to listen to from the unique Steel Slug builders, as their work was actually influential and remains to be beloved by followers to today. As soon as we have now a stable launch date for Steel Slug Techniques we’ll let you recognize, however within the interim be at liberty to offer Steel Slug Assault some love and tell us what you considered the retrospective video within the feedback!
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