Metal Slug 1 -

Released in 1999 for the , Metal Slug: 1st Mission stands as the franchise's first foray into handheld gaming. Developed by Ukiyotei and published by SNK , it successfully translates the series' chaotic arcade energy into a portable format while introducing unique mechanics tailored for the small screen. Story and Setting

Set in , the game follows a young cadet from the elite Peregrine Falcon Squad . The mission is to investigate and dismantle a massive illegal weapons distribution ring within the government's own forces. Players must fight through 15 missions to take down Colonel Hilde Garn (also referred to as Colonel Bildegaarn) and his brawling second-in-command, Lieutenant Colonel MacBa . Gameplay Mechanics METAL SLUG 1

While it retains the core "run and gun" loop, 1st Mission adapts to its hardware with several notable changes: Released in 1999 for the , Metal Slug: