Metal Slug Defense
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We already shared to you how can you have unlimited energy on Metal Slug Defense and now let’s talk about overall strategy guide that you can apply in playing games so you will always have edge of taking advantage of the first cheat you’ve learn. Actually you will only enjoy this game once you have a good strategy to defense your based. What will do you to your unlimited energy if you can’t manage to beat difficult stages, so hope this guide will help you a lot from different element of playing game. So let’s roll it:
The Strategy Guide
Metal Slug Defense is a new tower defense game based on the Metal Slug franchise, the SNK shoot em up classic. Nobody was expecting the series to go in this direction, but Metal Slug Defense is actually a fun and very challenging game that provides endless amounts of gameplay and some major challenges. Read on for some tips and tricks for Metal Slug Defense!
Like many free to play games, each stage costs a certain amount of energy to play, and once you run out you either have to buy more or wait for it to come back. If you don’t want to do either one of those, just set the time ahead on your phone or tablet and you’ll recover your energy. A full recovery will cost about 3 hours off of the time on your phone. Once you go back to Metal Slug Defense and see your restored energy, you can set the time back to normal and keep your energy.
Emergency stages are time-limited, so the above trick will cause them to go away. However, do this trick in reverse with those stages if you want more time. Set the time backwards enough so that you have an hour left to play on the stages. If you want to keep playing them, keep setting the time backwards until you beat them.
It’s tempting to play every stage on double speed; however, the tougher stages will require you to play on single speed, because you’ll need to use all of your Metal Slug Attacks (where you tap a character and their special attack is used) and aim them right in order to win. Take out enemy fighters well before they get to your base because if they do, you’re usually going to lose in short order.
Gameplay
The gameplay is a one vs one tower defense/strategy game, with two "sites" on either side of the stage where units are spawned. The main objective of the game is to destroy the opposing site by any means.
Once the game begins, forces begin accruing "AP", which is used to produce units that automatically advance toward the enemy's site. These units can either assault enemies, construct objects that impede enemies or support allied units, or produce additional units at no cost. Paying Rumi Aikawa a certain amount of AP will improve the rate that AP builds as well as the maximum AP that can be held at once.
Most units have both a standard attack and a special attack. When the unit is within range of an enemy unit or structure, it will begin its standard attack. After a predetermined length of time, the unit's special attack will be available, indicated by a light blue "aura" surrounding that unit. Tapping that unit activates its special attack, which is instantly used. After finishing the special attack, the unit will continue with its standard attack until the special attack is charged again. A maximum of ten units can be in a deck in a fight.
After a sufficient length of time, a "Metal Slug Attack" (MSA) will be made available. Activating this will send a rapid-moving Metal Slug barreling toward the opposing side, exploding on impact. The MSA will run over (and instantly kill, regardless of amount of health) any light infantry, but will explode after running over ten units in a row. The MSA will also explode on impact with any vehicles or "heavier" infantry (includes Tar Men and Zombie Marco).
Features
Two currencies are available: Metal Slug Points (MSP) and Medals. MSP is won from completing stages, and can be used to improve base qualities or increase unit health. REWARD-UPs can be used prior to starting a stage, and will increase MSP earnings by 50%, even after losing. Medals are premium currency, and are used to either purchase tools, swap for MSP, or purchase units from the store. Players have the option of buying Medals.
Similarly to all Metal Slug games, POWs can be found and freed and reward the player with certain benefits (albeit not in the same manner). Freeing one POW for each stage in a location usually activates a special ability that improves the player's fighting capabilities, such as reducing the cooldown time for units to be produced or increasing the MSP earned from completing a stage, with each subsequent POW rescued adding on greater benefits.
At each stage completion, a letter grade is assigned to the player based on how long he/she took to complete that stage (D, C, B, A, S, from lowest to highest). The faster the player completes the stage, the higher the letter grade, and the more bonus MSP is awarded.
EMERGENCY stages will occur at certain times of the day, and appear as red locations rather than blue. These stages are accessible for a one hour time frame, after which they disappear. Rescuing all POWs (regardless of how long it took) awards the player with a unique unit, removes the accessible time frame (making it available at all times), and unlocks the subsequent EMERGENCY stage.
Recommended Purchased Units
If money is an issue and budgeting Medal reserves is necessary, these units are good choices to have. Disclaimer: the following are opinion based. Usefulness is largely dependent on playstyle.
- SV-001 Experimental (100 Medals): Great health and range. Speed is subpar but not an issue. An improvement over standard SV-001 but cheaper to produce.
- Girida-O (30 Medals): Excellent choice for starting players. Cheap to produce, strong attack with stronger special attack
- Slugnoid (60 Medals): "Crowd buffer" unit. Good range, with an unpredictable (but nonetheless useful) special attack.
- LV Armor (120 Medals): Improved version of Slugnoid. Identical range, but special attack is instant and reliable
- Hyakutaro (120 Medals): Unparalleled range, great special attack, very cheap to produce. Works wonders when given enough allied units to hide behind.
- Chowmein-Conga (30 Medals): Cheap, fast moving, fast producing with extraordinary armor. Can easily overwhelm opponent from start to finish.
- Bikers (20 Medals): Fast moving, fast producing. Allows extra damage to be dealt when heavy units are still on cooldown. Keeps up pressure while units are moving across battlefield.
- Mars Mecha (100 Medals): "Tank" unit. Not very useful for attacking, but large hitbox easily diverts damage away from allied units. Cannot be knocked back.
Tips
The Strategy Guide
Metal Slug Defense is a new tower defense game based on the Metal Slug franchise, the SNK shoot em up classic. Nobody was expecting the series to go in this direction, but Metal Slug Defense is actually a fun and very challenging game that provides endless amounts of gameplay and some major challenges. Read on for some tips and tricks for Metal Slug Defense!
Like many free to play games, each stage costs a certain amount of energy to play, and once you run out you either have to buy more or wait for it to come back. If you don’t want to do either one of those, just set the time ahead on your phone or tablet and you’ll recover your energy. A full recovery will cost about 3 hours off of the time on your phone. Once you go back to Metal Slug Defense and see your restored energy, you can set the time back to normal and keep your energy.
Emergency stages are time-limited, so the above trick will cause them to go away. However, do this trick in reverse with those stages if you want more time. Set the time backwards enough so that you have an hour left to play on the stages. If you want to keep playing them, keep setting the time backwards until you beat them.
It’s tempting to play every stage on double speed; however, the tougher stages will require you to play on single speed, because you’ll need to use all of your Metal Slug Attacks (where you tap a character and their special attack is used) and aim them right in order to win. Take out enemy fighters well before they get to your base because if they do, you’re usually going to lose in short order.
Gameplay
The gameplay is a one vs one tower defense/strategy game, with two "sites" on either side of the stage where units are spawned. The main objective of the game is to destroy the opposing site by any means.
Once the game begins, forces begin accruing "AP", which is used to produce units that automatically advance toward the enemy's site. These units can either assault enemies, construct objects that impede enemies or support allied units, or produce additional units at no cost. Paying Rumi Aikawa a certain amount of AP will improve the rate that AP builds as well as the maximum AP that can be held at once.
Most units have both a standard attack and a special attack. When the unit is within range of an enemy unit or structure, it will begin its standard attack. After a predetermined length of time, the unit's special attack will be available, indicated by a light blue "aura" surrounding that unit. Tapping that unit activates its special attack, which is instantly used. After finishing the special attack, the unit will continue with its standard attack until the special attack is charged again. A maximum of ten units can be in a deck in a fight.
After a sufficient length of time, a "Metal Slug Attack" (MSA) will be made available. Activating this will send a rapid-moving Metal Slug barreling toward the opposing side, exploding on impact. The MSA will run over (and instantly kill, regardless of amount of health) any light infantry, but will explode after running over ten units in a row. The MSA will also explode on impact with any vehicles or "heavier" infantry (includes Tar Men and Zombie Marco).
Features
Two currencies are available: Metal Slug Points (MSP) and Medals. MSP is won from completing stages, and can be used to improve base qualities or increase unit health. REWARD-UPs can be used prior to starting a stage, and will increase MSP earnings by 50%, even after losing. Medals are premium currency, and are used to either purchase tools, swap for MSP, or purchase units from the store. Players have the option of buying Medals.
Similarly to all Metal Slug games, POWs can be found and freed and reward the player with certain benefits (albeit not in the same manner). Freeing one POW for each stage in a location usually activates a special ability that improves the player's fighting capabilities, such as reducing the cooldown time for units to be produced or increasing the MSP earned from completing a stage, with each subsequent POW rescued adding on greater benefits.
At each stage completion, a letter grade is assigned to the player based on how long he/she took to complete that stage (D, C, B, A, S, from lowest to highest). The faster the player completes the stage, the higher the letter grade, and the more bonus MSP is awarded.
EMERGENCY stages will occur at certain times of the day, and appear as red locations rather than blue. These stages are accessible for a one hour time frame, after which they disappear. Rescuing all POWs (regardless of how long it took) awards the player with a unique unit, removes the accessible time frame (making it available at all times), and unlocks the subsequent EMERGENCY stage.
Recommended Purchased Units
If money is an issue and budgeting Medal reserves is necessary, these units are good choices to have. Disclaimer: the following are opinion based. Usefulness is largely dependent on playstyle.
- SV-001 Experimental (100 Medals): Great health and range. Speed is subpar but not an issue. An improvement over standard SV-001 but cheaper to produce.
- Girida-O (30 Medals): Excellent choice for starting players. Cheap to produce, strong attack with stronger special attack
- Slugnoid (60 Medals): "Crowd buffer" unit. Good range, with an unpredictable (but nonetheless useful) special attack.
- LV Armor (120 Medals): Improved version of Slugnoid. Identical range, but special attack is instant and reliable
- Hyakutaro (120 Medals): Unparalleled range, great special attack, very cheap to produce. Works wonders when given enough allied units to hide behind.
- Chowmein-Conga (30 Medals): Cheap, fast moving, fast producing with extraordinary armor. Can easily overwhelm opponent from start to finish.
- Bikers (20 Medals): Fast moving, fast producing. Allows extra damage to be dealt when heavy units are still on cooldown. Keeps up pressure while units are moving across battlefield.
- Mars Mecha (100 Medals): "Tank" unit. Not very useful for attacking, but large hitbox easily diverts damage away from allied units. Cannot be knocked back.
Tips
1. Upgrade your MSP Gain.
As a beginner, you will find edge by upgrading your MSP Gain first. This will let you advance further in game without experiencing much trouble where you need to upgrade different home base items and units. Well to make it possible you need to lots of MSP as upgrade will cost you this currency. To upgrade your MSP gain ensure that you will earn more money from different stage or else you can grind for it using your unlimited energy.
2. Next upgrade is your speed power.
2. Next upgrade is your speed power.
Because faster AP generation speed will allow you to upgrade and construct faster, you need to give time in upgrading this area after MSP. In early phase of the game, you can easily win it by just adding additional units as this is all about power by number. As you make progress there you will learn to use other units as you unlocked them to work with existing deck.
3. Effective upgrades.
3. Effective upgrades.
This is not as important as MSP and Speed power upgrade but definitely they do decent part in the game. Hangar level – this will raises the maxium AP value. A good way of help of additional AP resource. Charge Speed Level – this is perfect to improve the speed of Metal Slug attack. Destruction Bonus Level – here you can boost your AP earned by defeating enemy units.
4. Things you shouldn’t upgrade.
4. Things you shouldn’t upgrade.
Base Level – as you upgrade this stats, it will raise your base’ HP basically in most cases you will not need to upgrade this unless you need to put defensive measure. But the main concept of playing the game is by having good attack as offense will stand as your best defense. Sortie Level – this upgrade will let you grants 10 more sortie points for your base. If you are thinking for things to upgrade you better leave this off and focus on those important things in game.
5. Freeing POW’s.
5. Freeing POW’s.
This occur based on random luck but then it appears that the speed at which you clear the stage may come into effect. So what will happen here is that the faster and less units you use to complete stage the more likely that you can free the POW’s. The trick here is to farm from the previous stages over and over and you can free them all. To make it easier for you, upgrade your units by upgrading your AP a few times and then you can unleash your army to kill the enemy and move at good speed.
6. Be compensated from freeing POWs.
6. Be compensated from freeing POWs.
Upon releasing POWs you will gain different rewards such as increasing your AP generation rate or increasing the damage of your character skills. You can view the details of every POW bonus from POW screen. From here you will be inspired from farming POWs at the beginning sections until you reach the maximum level for upgrading important field while freeing POWs. Don’t forget that those bonus perk from POWs are working in all game regions.
7. Familiarizing the special of your characters.
7. Familiarizing the special of your characters.
Every character has their own advantage and disadvantage that you need to cover up so you can use this unit for your overall advantage. For instance, the beginning foot soldier has a good bomb attack and because they are affordable, you can use them as sacrifice that works for your defense. Think about different specials have their ranges and attack powers together with corresponding reloading time.
8. Make a variation of tank units.
8. Make a variation of tank units.
The best strategy to win the game is by using large numbers of ranged units. This will works on the early stage but as you make progress, the game will require you to form a better strategy. Here you can try mixing up tank units with your ranged units. Definitely those tank will take the front position and those ranged will get the rear position.
9. Combining unit types.
9. Combining unit types.
Just like what we mentioned, sending same unit is pretty easy that will lead into victory. But then the game is not only about this. As you make progress you must formulate your own strategy from mixing different types of units. There is no perfect unit in game, even those tanks have their disadvantage from slow production. The trick here is to use different units to cover up their disadvantage while maximizing their full potential in game. For instance if you send soldier together with your main character units. The main character can do special attacks but this will cost you double amount of AP than your soldier units. Offense and defense is not only the factor on winning the game, you need always to do it with strategy. Definitely the fewer unit you send in battle that can handle victory the better strategy you have. Always play with lesser number of units as part of your challenge.
10. Maximize the potential of Metal Slug.
10. Maximize the potential of Metal Slug.
This is your special unit that you can use in battle once. The power of Metal Slug has the ability to destroy all the infantry units as long as they can pass other obstacles such as tanks or building. Without a good strategy, you will never find Metal Slug so useful to you.
11. How do I play Metal Slug Defense?
It's a matter of assignment. You'll have various units that you can send onto the battlefield once you meet the required AP points that stack up over the course of each round. It's up to you to decide which units go out, but for starters, the basic soldier is very good, and the strong axe men are vital when it comes to shutting down an enemy generator, usually located at the end of each stage. Don't forget about the backpack-carrying people in the lower left corner, either - tapping them will generate more medals.
In-between rounds, you'll be able to use medals to upgrade your offensive and defensive tools so you're ready for each round that comes your way. You can unlock new soldier types, as well as weapons that prove rather useful against tough opposition.
12. How do I attack enemies in Metal Slug Defense?
Your soldiers automatically attack with their most basic weapon, like the regular soldier's knife. However, once they light up in blue flames, you can tap them for a stronger secondary technique, such as grenades or machine guns. Keep an eye out for these indicators when they appear.
On top of that, if you get enough good attacks in a round, you'll have access to a Metal Slug, which rampages through the stage and runs over everyone in its path. It's a one-time use sort of thing, but it's awesome when it comes to turning the tide in your favor.
13. What are the best things to upgrade in Metal Slug Defense?
Getting new soldiers is always nice, and they provide plenty of options for your plan of attack. What you'll want to do first, though, is upgrade your AP generator. This speeds up the number of points given to you, making it easier to assign soldiers, collect medals and win.
Make sure you upgrade your troops and base as well. Spread the medals around as much as you can to assure that everything's balanced. Otherwise, enemies will run right over you, and your game will be over.
14. How do I rescue P.O.W.s in Metal Slug Defense?
Rescuing P.O.W.s is a great way to earn extra medals and other bonuses for use in your camp. When a stage begins, send out a couple of the same soldier type to unlock P.O.W.s. They're usually hidden throughout the level and you have to unlock them by quickly beating the mission or deploying a specific unit type.
15. How do I play ranked matches in Metal Slug Defense?
Once you're ready to take on ranked matches - which are much more challenging than the usual single player missions - you'll find the option in your menu to take them on. Make sure your troops and base are ready to go, though, because you're in for a difficult fight.
Win, and you'll earn free medals to add to your collection, which you can use for upgrades. Check out our guide for getting medals within the game.
16. Do I need to pay for anything in Metal Slug Defense?
This is a free-to-play experience, with a number of earnable medals to go around and plenty of sessions to take part in. However, if you're hardcore and want to boost your army, you can pay for additional medals ranging anywhere from $0.99 for 30 to $99.99 for 3,900. See what the initial game offers first, then decide on whether to make an investment.
11. How do I play Metal Slug Defense?
It's a matter of assignment. You'll have various units that you can send onto the battlefield once you meet the required AP points that stack up over the course of each round. It's up to you to decide which units go out, but for starters, the basic soldier is very good, and the strong axe men are vital when it comes to shutting down an enemy generator, usually located at the end of each stage. Don't forget about the backpack-carrying people in the lower left corner, either - tapping them will generate more medals.
In-between rounds, you'll be able to use medals to upgrade your offensive and defensive tools so you're ready for each round that comes your way. You can unlock new soldier types, as well as weapons that prove rather useful against tough opposition.
12. How do I attack enemies in Metal Slug Defense?
Your soldiers automatically attack with their most basic weapon, like the regular soldier's knife. However, once they light up in blue flames, you can tap them for a stronger secondary technique, such as grenades or machine guns. Keep an eye out for these indicators when they appear.
On top of that, if you get enough good attacks in a round, you'll have access to a Metal Slug, which rampages through the stage and runs over everyone in its path. It's a one-time use sort of thing, but it's awesome when it comes to turning the tide in your favor.
13. What are the best things to upgrade in Metal Slug Defense?
Getting new soldiers is always nice, and they provide plenty of options for your plan of attack. What you'll want to do first, though, is upgrade your AP generator. This speeds up the number of points given to you, making it easier to assign soldiers, collect medals and win.
Make sure you upgrade your troops and base as well. Spread the medals around as much as you can to assure that everything's balanced. Otherwise, enemies will run right over you, and your game will be over.
14. How do I rescue P.O.W.s in Metal Slug Defense?
Rescuing P.O.W.s is a great way to earn extra medals and other bonuses for use in your camp. When a stage begins, send out a couple of the same soldier type to unlock P.O.W.s. They're usually hidden throughout the level and you have to unlock them by quickly beating the mission or deploying a specific unit type.
15. How do I play ranked matches in Metal Slug Defense?
Once you're ready to take on ranked matches - which are much more challenging than the usual single player missions - you'll find the option in your menu to take them on. Make sure your troops and base are ready to go, though, because you're in for a difficult fight.
Win, and you'll earn free medals to add to your collection, which you can use for upgrades. Check out our guide for getting medals within the game.
16. Do I need to pay for anything in Metal Slug Defense?
This is a free-to-play experience, with a number of earnable medals to go around and plenty of sessions to take part in. However, if you're hardcore and want to boost your army, you can pay for additional medals ranging anywhere from $0.99 for 30 to $99.99 for 3,900. See what the initial game offers first, then decide on whether to make an investment.