A new Metal Slug game titled Metal Slug: Awakening is being released today on various platforms like PC, iOS, and Android. Developed by Tencent and published by HAOPLAY in 2023, this mobile game deviates from the classic Neo Geo style that fans are familiar with. Instead of the traditional pixel art, the game features a different art style and incorporates “chance-based in-game purchases.” While mobile games like this have garnered popularity, many fans are expressing a longing for a more traditional Metal Slug experience, as it has been nearly 16 years since the release of Metal Slug 7.