Contra Anniversary CollectionVSMETAL SLUG 3
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Contra Anniversary Collection
Best price· GAMIVO · Key marketplace
METAL SLUG 3
Best price· Kinguin · Key marketplaceWinner
METAL SLUG 3 wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Head-to-head metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics over time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player count trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview score trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview volume trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
Contra Anniversary Collection
Quality
Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
METAL SLUG 3
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.
Value
Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.
Contra Anniversary Collection
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 - 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-6300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 750Ti (VRAM 2GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 504 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible
- Additional Notes: 1920 x 1080 monitor resolution. Gamepad or Controller Recommended. 2 controllers are requied for 2 player mode.
METAL SLUG 3
Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8
- Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Which is better: Contra Anniversary Collection or METAL SLUG 3?
METAL SLUG 3 won the comparison against Contra Anniversary Collection based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Contra Anniversary Collection worth buying over METAL SLUG 3?
Based on the metrics, METAL SLUG 3 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. METAL SLUG 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:43 AM UTC