| Game | ROM Name | System | Status on Recalbox | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Metal Slug | mslug.zip | Neo-Geo | Perfect | | Metal Slug 2 | mslug2.zip | Neo-Geo | Perfect | | Metal Slug X | mslugx.zip | Neo-Geo | Perfect | | Metal Slug 3 | mslug3.zip | Neo-Geo | Perfect (Best in series) | | Metal Slug 4 | mslug4.zip | Neo-Geo | Perfect | | Metal Slug 5 | mslug5.zip | Neo-Geo | Perfect | | Metal Slug 6 | mslug6.zip | Atomiswave | Requires AW BIOS, runs great on Pi 5/PC | | | Metal_Slug_7.nds | Nintendo DS | Good (via DeSmuME) | | Metal Slug XX | Metal_Slug_XX.nds | Nintendo DS/PSP | Better than MS7 |
To summarize the journey of the keyword:
Recalbox uses the core for DS games.
You cannot run Metal Slug 7 in standalone MAME (like MAMEUI64 or MAME .latest) as you would with Metal Slug 3 . However, the gaming community has created a workaround:
Overclock your Pi to 2.0GHz in recalbox-config.txt and use the lr-melonds core (available in Recalbox 9.0+). It is faster than DeSmuME. Metal Slug 7 Rom Mame Recalbox Pc -
Use the Nintendo DS version via MelonDS for smooth, controller-friendly gameplay on your PC-based arcade cabinet or retro rig.
Metal Slug 7 deserves to be played. While it lacks the coin-op magic of its predecessors, its Combat School mode and tight level design make it a hidden gem. By using the correct emulation path (NDS, not MAME), you can add this masterpiece to your Recalbox arcade cabinet and enjoy it alongside the Neo-Geo classics. | Game | ROM Name | System |
Now load your slugs, secure your grenades, and prepare for the ultimate run-and-gun mission. Mission start!