Bigger and buggier. Introduced new protagonists (the ninja Eri and Fio became permanent roster members) and the infamous "hunger" mechanic—if you wait too long, your character becomes too fat to jump properly. It also introduced the Mars People. However, the frame rate suffered drastically due to memory limitations.
Originally a Nintendo DS exclusive, Metal Slug 7 utilized the dual screen for a map overview. It introduced Leona (another KoF character) and "combat school." In 2009, Metal Slug XX was released for PSP/PS4/PC, which is essentially the "complete version" of MS7 with additional characters (including KOF’s Leona) and a new co-op mode. When searching for a PC collection, look for Metal Slug XX as a substitute for MS7.
You can legally dump your own ROMs if you own the original cartridges or compilations. However, for most players, the easiest legal loophole is buying the DotEmu Metal Slug 3 release—it is excellent. Metal Slug Collection 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-X PC Comple...
Pro Tip: If you purchase the Metal Slug Anthology on PS4 (via backwards compatibility), you can play 1-6 on console, but not PC.
If you search this exact phrase, you will find a minefield of ROM sites, shady torrents, and "repack" groups. Here is the reality check: Bigger and buggier
There is no official "All-in-One" PC launcher that includes MS1 through MS7 natively.
Here is how the official landscape breaks down: You can legally dump your own ROMs if
To get the "Complete" experience on PC, you must either:
The beauty of the Metal Slug collection is that it ran on 90s hardware. Any PC built after 2010 can run these games.
Minimum Specs for Emulation/Steam versions:
Note on Metal Slug 7 (Emulated): The Nintendo DS version requires a bit more CPU power for upscaling, but modern integrated graphics handle it easily.