Cheat: 10 Health (Carry over 10 life points)
Cheat: Select Player’s Weapon Start
The Anthology on PSP suffers from one infamous problem: input lag. The classic "tap fire" for the Heavy Machine Gun is hard on the PSP’s mushy D-Pad. Use these workarounds:
For purists, Metal Slug Anthology is best played straight — the difficulty is part of its charm. But for casual players, younger audiences, or anyone wanting to see the full game without quarter-munching frustration, the cheats are a welcome parachute.
Score (with cheats considered): 7.5/10
Final tip: If you want a smoother cheating experience, play the anthology on PS4/PS5 or PC with a cheat menu. On PSP, master the D-pad rhythms — or just enjoy the infinite continues and blast your way through history.
Would you like the actual button sequences formatted as a quick-reference table for each game?
Mastering the chaotic, run-and-gun warfare of Metal Slug Anthology on the PSP requires more than just quick reflexes. This collection—featuring Metal Slug 1, 2, X, 3, 4, 5, and 6—is notorious for its high difficulty and quarter-munching arcade roots.
Whether you're looking for official unlockables or powerful CWCheat codes for your handheld, here is the ultimate guide to dominating the battlefield. Official Unlockables & In-Game Rewards
Unlike modern games, Metal Slug Anthology doesn't use traditional button-combo cheat codes (like the Konami code) to unlock gameplay modes. Instead, you earn rewards by completing the games under specific conditions. Gallery & Bonus Media:
Tonko Art Gallery: Clear all games on Easy difficulty with limited continues. Metal Slug Anthology Psp Cheats
Desktops 1: Clear all games on Normal difficulty with limited continues.
Desktops 2 & Special Music: Clear all games on Hard difficulty with limited continues.
The "Easy Tokens" Glitch:To quickly farm tokens for the gallery, play Metal Slug 3 or 5 on Hard. When the final boss is defeated and begins to explode, save your game immediately. Wait for the credits, then return to the main menu to receive 5 tokens. Reload that save file to trigger the ending sequence again and repeat for infinite tokens. CWCheat Codes for PSP (Action Replay Style)
If you are playing on a PSP with custom firmware or using the PPSSPP Emulator, you can use CWCheat to enable "god mode" features. Below are some of the most popular codes for the NTSC-U version (ULUS-10154). Cheat Description Cheat Code (Example for Metal Slug 1/2) Infinite Lives _L 0x01138597 0x00000063 Invincibility _L 0x01138836 0x00000064 Infinite Special Ammo _L 0x0114366C 0x000003E7 Infinite Bombs _L 0x01143669 0x00000063 Infinite Vehicle Energy _L 0x01145BBB 0x00000030 Max Score _L 0x01145B8E 0x00009999
Note: Code addresses may vary slightly between the individual games within the anthology. Always check a CWCheat Database for the latest updates. Pro Tips for Survival
If you want to beat the game without "cheating," use these tactical advantages built into the game engine:
Cheating in Metal Slug Anthology primarily done through external cheat engines like
or by exploiting in-game mechanics to unlock rewards like wallpapers and art Standard Unlockables You can unlock various extras in the Gallery Menu
by earning tokens through gameplay. The PSP version specifically allows you to download these wallpapers as backgrounds for your PSP/PS Vita main menu. Metal Slug Wiki
: Earned by completing any of the 7 games. Earning more tokens depends on the difficulty chosen. Tonko Art Gallery : Complete all 7 games on difficulty with limited continues. Desktops 1 : Complete all 7 games on difficulty with limited continues. Desktops 2 & Special Music : Complete all 7 games on difficulty with limited continues. Metal Slug Wiki CWCheat Codes If you are using custom firmware or an emulator like Cheat: 10 Health (Carry over 10 life points)
, you can use the following CWCheat codes for the US version ( ULUS-10154 Cheat Description Code (CWCheat Format) _L 0x2032C108 0x00000064 Infinite Time (MS4) _L 0x0138BEFD 0x00000099 Infinite Lives (MS5) _L 0x0131DBE0 0x00000064 Infinite Ammo (MS5) _L 0x1132A5FC 0x0000FFFF Infinite Bombs (MSX) _L 0x014499C1 0x00000063 Invincibility (MS1) _L 0x0101D624 0x00000040 Easy Token Exploit
A popular glitch allows you to farm tokens without replaying the entire anthology: Metal Slug 3 Metal Slug 5 difficulty.
Defeat the final boss. Just as the boss is destroyed (while it is still in its death animation), save your game immediately
Wait for the credits to roll, then quit to the main menu. You will receive
Reload your save file at the final boss and repeat the process to quickly max out your tokens. exact CWCheat codes
for a specific game in the anthology, such as Metal Slug 6 or Metal Slug X? Metal Slug Anthology
By completing a game (either with Limited or Unlimited Continues), one is able to earn tokens depending on the difficulty chosen ( Metal Slug Wiki Metal Slug Anthology Cheat Codes | PDF - Scribd
Metal Slug Anthology for the PSP doesn't feature traditional built-in cheat codes (like those found in older console versions). Instead, players typically rely on CWCheat or TempAR on custom firmware (CFW) to modify game values. Cheat Engine / CWCheat (For CFW Users)
If you are using a PSP with custom firmware or the PPSSPP emulator, you can use cheat databases to enable various effects: Infinite Lives: Stay in the action without restarting.
Infinite Ammo/Bombs: Use special weapons and grenades endlessly. Cheat: Select Player’s Weapon Start The Anthology on
Invincibility: Become immune to enemy fire and environmental hazards. Rapid Fire: Fire weapons at maximum speed automatically. Enabling Cheats on PPSSPP To use these on an emulator:
Locate the Cheats Folder: In your PPSSPP installation, find the memstick/PSP/Cheats folder.
Add a Cheat Database: Paste a cheat.db file or create a text file named after the game's ID (e.g., ULUS-10214.ini for North America or ULES-00632.ini for Europe).
Enable in Settings: In the emulator's System settings, check the Enable Cheats box.
In-Game Menu: Press the ESC key (or the back button on mobile) while playing to access the "Cheats" menu and toggle specific options on. Unlockables
While button codes aren't available, you can unlock content through gameplay:
Metal Slug 6: This title is included in the anthology and is available from the start.
Wallpapers and Music: Completing specific missions or games in the anthology unlocks gallery items like concept art and soundtracks.
PSP Metal Slug Anthology (Sony PSP, 2007) - Complete with Manual
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