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METAL SLUG 2 - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

METAL SLUG 2

SNK CORPORATION · DotemuReleased April 14, 2016
ActionSingleplayerMultiplayerGreat Soundtrack2DPixel Graphics
GameValio recommendation61Maybe

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

  • Losing players
  • Well received (1,199 reviews)
  • Great value
Why “Maybe”
61out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 61 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

6 stores · lowest price first

Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$1.03$6.99−85%Buy GAMIVO Key marketplace · Price set 18 hours ago$1.36+$0.33−81%Buy Loaded Authorized reseller · Price set 3 days ago$1.89+$0.86−73%Buy Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller · Price set 5 months ago$6.99+$5.96Buy GamersGate Authorized reseller · Price set last month$6.99+$5.96Buy Steam Official store · Price set last month$6.99+$5.96Buy

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value77/100
  • $1.03: very accessible price
  • 85% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $0.69: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $1.03Lowest recorded $0.69Full price $6.99
Quality72/100
  • 90% positive (1,199 reviews): very positive reception
  • 1,199 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 90% · Very PositivePositive 1kNegative 124
Popularity25/100
  • 7 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 7Peak in period 35

Game details

Developers
SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
Publishers
SNK CORPORATION
Release date
April 14, 2016
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
15
Steam recs
1,169
Supported languages
5 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French · Italian · German · Spanish - Spain

Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op +10See the list

Single-player · Multi-player · Co-op · Shared/Split Screen Co-op · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Cloud · Steam Leaderboards · Remote Play on Phone · Remote Play on Tablet · Remote Play on TV · Remote Play Together · Family Sharing

PC requirements 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is METAL SLUG 2 worth buying?

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Where can I buy METAL SLUG 2 cheapest?

The best current deal for METAL SLUG 2 is on Kinguin for $1.03.

That's a 85% discount.

What type of game is METAL SLUG 2?

METAL SLUG 2 is categorized as: Action.

What platforms is METAL SLUG 2 available on?

METAL SLUG 2 is available on: Windows.

When was METAL SLUG 2 released?

METAL SLUG 2 was released on April 14, 2016.

How many people are playing METAL SLUG 2?

According to recent data, METAL SLUG 2 has approximately 7 concurrent players 18 hours ago.

Is METAL SLUG 2 on sale right now?

METAL SLUG 2 is currently 85% off on Kinguin for $1.03.

Who made METAL SLUG 2?

Developed by: SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu

Published by: SNK CORPORATION

What are the best deals for METAL SLUG 2?

We're currently tracking 6 deals for METAL SLUG 2 across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $1.03 (-85%)
  • Gamivo: $1.36 (-81%)
  • Loaded: $1.89 (-73%)
  • GreenManGaming: $6.99
  • GamersGate: $6.99
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