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|cover = Metal Slug 3 boxart.jpg | |cover = Metal Slug 3 boxart.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|SNK | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|SNK Corporation}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|DotEmu|Windows}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|OS X}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|Linux}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SNK Corporation}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Cocos2d|Wrapper|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Faalagorn|date=2019-11-28}}</ref>}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 14, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 14, 2014}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 11, 2014}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 11, 2014|wrapper=emulator}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 11, 2014}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|June 11, 2014|wrapper=emulator}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|metal-slug-3|82}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Arcade, Shooter}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Robot, Tank}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon, Pixel art}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Supernatural, Zombies}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Metal Slug}} | ||
|steam appid = 250180 | |steam appid = 250180 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1370911530 |
+ | |official site= https://www.snk-corp.co.jp/us/games/steam/metalslug3/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 5932 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Metal Slug 3 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 14043 | ||
|wikipedia = Metal Slug 3 | |wikipedia = Metal Slug 3 | ||
|winehq = 16011 | |winehq = 16011 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1370911530|snk|for all SNK games}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/250180/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | metal-slug-3 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3986-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | metal_slug_3 | DRM-free | macOS and Linux versions are provided as unsupported bonus content. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | metal-slug-3-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | metal-slug-3 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | neogeo-classics-pack-3 | DRM-free | NeoGeo Classics Pack 3, 6 games bundle. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | neogeo-classic-complete-collection | DRM-free | NeoGeo Classic Complete Collection, 23 games bundle. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9p8x359xn264 | Microsoft Store | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 250180 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 250180 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}}Linux and macOS versions are marked as unsupported. | ||
+ | {{--}}The Windows version does not support save-states. | ||
+ | {{--}}The Linux version features save-states, but no online multiplayer or leaderboards, and no difficulty selection. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | ===Configuration file | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\mslug3\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/SNK/mslug3/OPTIONS}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|true}} | {{XDG|true}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\mslug3\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|xdgdatahome}}/SNK/mslug3/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = true | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Metal Slug 3 - Video.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Metal Slug 3 - Video.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. Gameplay is capped at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url= | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. Gameplay is capped at 30 FPS.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/frameratepolice/discussions/0/535150948591481019/#c451848855024245008|title=Post 30fps locked games here :: The Framerate Police, Post #522|date=January 2, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bzCkJKk6PU|title=Metal Slug games run at ~30fps - YouTube|date=January 2, 2016}}</ref> |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Metal Slug 3 - Controls.png|Control settings.}} | {{Image|Metal Slug 3 - Controls.png|Control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = XInput and DirectInput. | |controller support notes = XInput and DirectInput. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = generic | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= Only used in rebinding menu. | ||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Metal Slug 3 - General.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Metal Slug 3 - General.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Master volume only. | |separate volume notes = Master volume only. | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
− | |subtitles notes = Only speech is announcer on start, finish and weapon pickup. | + | |subtitles notes = Only speech is announcer on start, finish and weapon pickup. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = Co-op | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = false |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = Steamworks | + | |multiplayer = GGPO, Steamworks, Galaxy |
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= <ref>[[Company:DotEmu|Dotemu [@Dotemu]]] (28 January 2014). "[https://twitter.com/Dotemu/status/428125292008177664 Yes, it is a licensed version of GGPO]" (Tweet). [https://archive.today/2020.05.15-140838/https://twitter.com/Dotemu/status/428125292008177664 Archived] from the original on 15 May 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020 – via Twitter.</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = Vista, 7, 8 | |minOS = Vista, 7, 8 | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium 4 2. | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
|minHD = 500 MB | |minHD = 500 MB | ||
|minGPU = Intel HD Graphics | |minGPU = Intel HD Graphics | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = 2 GHz Dual Core | + | |recCPU = 2.0 GHz Dual Core |
|recRAM = 2 GB | |recRAM = 2 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 640 |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 08:23, 9 April 2024
Developers | |
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SNK Corporation | |
Windows | DotEmu |
macOS (OS X) | Edward Rudd |
Linux | Edward Rudd |
Publishers | |
SNK Corporation | |
Engines | |
Wrapper | Cocos2d[1] |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 14, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) (emulator) | June 11, 2014 |
Linux (emulator) | June 11, 2014 |
Reception | |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Arcade, Shooter |
Vehicles | Flight, Helicopter, Naval/watercraft, Robot, Tank |
Art styles | Cartoon, Pixel art |
Themes | Sci-fi, Supernatural, Zombies |
Series | Metal Slug |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Metal Slug 5 | 2004 |
Metal Slug Collection PC | 2009 |
Metal Slug 3 | 2014 |
Metal Slug X | 2014 |
Metal Slug Defense | 2015 |
Metal Slug | 2015 |
Metal Slug 2 | 2016 |
Metal Slug XX | 2019 |
Metal Slug 4 | 2019 |
Metal Slug 5 (2019) | 2019 |
Metal Slug Tactics | 2024 |
Metal Slug 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer side view and scrolling arcade and shooter game in the Metal Slug series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for all SNK games
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | macOS and Linux versions are provided as unsupported bonus content. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Humble Store | NeoGeo Classics Pack 3, 6 games bundle. | |||
Humble Store | NeoGeo Classic Complete Collection, 23 games bundle. | |||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam |
Version differences
- Linux and macOS versions are marked as unsupported.
- The Windows version does not support save-states.
- The Linux version features save-states, but no online multiplayer or leaderboards, and no difficulty selection.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\mslug3\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/SNK/mslug3/OPTIONS |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/250180/pfx/[Note 1] |
- This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\mslug3\ |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/SNK/mslug3/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/250180/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Xbox Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | High resolutions are available, but game will always be upscale with black bars or stretching. Menus are always 4:3. |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. Gameplay is capped at 30 FPS.[2][3] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used in game. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput and DirectInput. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Movement can't be rebound, both d-pad and left stick can be used for movement. | |
Controller sensitivity | Digital movement. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | Only used in rebinding menu. |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master volume only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Only speech is announcer on start, finish and weapon pickup. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 | Co-op |
Issues fixed
Game crashes at launch
- Game may give error regarding libcocos2d.dll module.
- Game was build with library which doesn't support Windows XP or earlier. Make sure you meet minimum system requirements including supported OS.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Input | SDL | |
Multiplayer | GGPO, Steamworks, Galaxy | [4] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz | 2.0 GHz Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GT 640 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/250180/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (250180) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Faalagorn on 2019-11-28
- ↑ Post 30fps locked games here :: The Framerate Police, Post #522 - last accessed on January 2, 2016
- ↑ Metal Slug games run at ~30fps - YouTube - last accessed on January 2, 2016
- ↑ Dotemu [@Dotemu] (28 January 2014). "Yes, it is a licensed version of GGPO" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 15 May 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020 – via Twitter.