Arcade Archives is a series of individual arcade ports by Hamster Corporation released for 8th and 9th generation consoles and mobile devices. ACA Neo Geo is a subset that specializes in Neo Geo MVS conversions.
It is noted that, currently, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10, and mobile devices only sell the Neo Geo ports.
List of Released Games[]
Metal Slug Series[]
- Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001
- Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/II
- Metal Slug X: Super Vehicle-001
- Metal Slug 3
- Metal Slug 4
- Metal Slug 5
Ikari Warriors[]
D.A.S. Universe[]
Modes[]
Original[]
The player plays the game in its original form with unlimited credits. One can change the game's settings to fit their playstyle or challenge. Audio, display, and button configuration are also available. A save suspend feature is present saving the players progress when returning at a later time.
All Metal Slug ports and In the Hunt are playable in the Japanese and International ROM. The Ikari Warriors games only use the Japanese ROM. Both the Hi-Score and Caravan modes use the International ROM.
Hi-Score[]
The player plays through the entire game under one continue and its default game settings. Pausing at any time forfeits the game and forces the player to start over.
Caravan[]
The player is tasked to rack up a large score under five minutes in one continue and its default game settings. Pausing at any time forfeits the game and forces the player to start over. In the Metal Slug ports, the timer starts when Marco (who is automatically selected) is descending from his parachute.
Online Ranking[]
All three modes feature its own online leader boards separated by top ranking and player rank location.
Posting after completing the final mission differs between games. In Metal Slug 1, Metal Slug 4, and Metal Slug 5, the player publishes one's score after the credits, while in Metal Slug 2/X and Metal Slug 3, it is after the player writes one's initials in the Mission All Over screen.
Settings[]
Display[]
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Adds a white frame | OFF |
| Position | Moves the display | Vertical 0; Horizontal 0 |
| Size | Changes the display size | Size 160; Ratio 100 |
| Orientation | Rotates the display | Landscape 0 Degrees |
| Wallpaper | Displays a background | ON |
| Filter | 00 Displays the screen filter | 00 |
| A1-5 Adds scan lines | ||
| B1-5 Adds scrolling lines | ||
| Wider Screen | Extends the game's view that was originally blocked off | OFF |
Game Settings[]
| Setting | Description | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Players | Number of lives | 1 - 99 | 3 |
| Continue | Allows the player to continue after losing all one's lives | YES/NO | YES |
| Difficulty | Change the game's difficulty | 1 - 8 | Level 4 |
| Time Settings | Adjust the game's time limit | 60/70/80/90 | 60 |
| Demo Sound | Plays sound during the demo | YES/NO | YES |
| How to Play | Shows or skips the How to Play screen | YES/NO | YES |
| Blood Display | Red Blood (YES) or White Blood/Sweat (NO) | YES/NO | YES (Japanese) |
| NO (International) | |||
| Credits/Level | Shows or hides the number of credits and/or the game's current difficulty | YES/NO | YES/YES |
| Language | Changes language for the How to Play screen (International Only) | English/Portuguese/ Spanish | English |
Audio Settings[]
| Setting | Description | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjust Sound Quality | Change sound equalizer | OFF/Average/Hi-Range Up/Bass Up | OFF |
| Reverb Function | Apply reverb | ON/OFF | OFF |
| Change simulated space | Type A-C | Type A | |
| The Effect Panel | Adjust sound settings in real time during the demo | ON/OFF | OFF |
Button Settings[]
MS1 - MS3[]
| Button | Description | Has Auto-Fire? | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Button | Shoot | Yes | Left Action Button; OFF |
| B Button | Jump | No | Down Action Button |
| C Button | Bomb/Cannon | Yes | Up Action Button; OFF |
| D Button | Nothing | No | Right Action Button |
| Start | Start Game/Continue | Right Shoulder Button | |
| Add Credits | Add Continues | Left Shoulder Button |
MS4 and MS5[]
All Neo Geo face buttons (A, B, C, and D) have autofire functionality; it is disabled by default. Button combinations (e.g. A+B; A+B+C+D) can be placed to a specific controller button. Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001 was later updated to use this control setup.
| Button | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| A Button | Shoot | Left Action Button; Right Trigger Button |
| B Button | Jump | Down Action Button; Left Trigger Button |
| C Button | Bomb/Cannon | Up Action Button |
| D Button | Metal Slug AttackNothing (MS1) | Right Action Button |
| Start | Start Game/Continue | Right Shoulder Button |
| Add Credits | Add Continues | Left Shoulder Button |
Trivia[]
- The main menu's background color is based on the system: Blue for PS4, Green for Xbox One/Windows 10, and Red for Nintendo Switch.
- In Metal Slug 4 and Metal Slug 5, having the wide screen setting turned off causes the narrower screen to block part of the Status Screen. The frame also does not compensate for the blank borders on the wider screen.
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