Games Like Metal Slug for Nintendo 3DS

Contra III: The Alien Wars is a Single-player and Co-op Run and Gun video game created and published by Konami. The game acts as the 3rd installment in the marvellous series of Contra, and it follows the original title Contra, released in 1987 and Super Contra, released in 1998 for the NES. It takes place in the futuristic setting, where the alien invaders that were taken down during the previous titles have planned to release a conflict against humanity on the planet Earth. Unlike the previous games, the game keeps the futuristic setting for this version. There are challenging levels, and the game comes with two modes. The game involves motorcycle chases like riding on missiles, and the Two-Mode 7 allows the player to navigate the environment from a top-down perspective. During the gameplay, the player can equip and switch between two primary weapons at any time while playing. The player is also capable of firing at enemies simultaneously in a spin-jump fire pattern to take down enemies. Contra III: The Alien Wars is the wonderful game for those who love playing Run and Gun games.

Cave Story is an Adventure, Platform and Single-player Shooter video game developed and published by Nicalis. The story takes place in the cave and revolves around the protagonist who awaken in this cave. After exploring the environment, he discovers a doctor who forces the cave’s inhabitant to battle for him to dominate the world. The protagonist decides to assist the inhabitant and flee them from the coverage of doctor. The game contains a variety of levels and it goes challenging as you advanced. Navigate the world from side-scroll, fight against strange creatures using different weapons and clear the set of levels to shift onto final level where you have to battle against doctor and rescue the innocent creatures. You can collect different weapons during the gameplay and may toggle at any time by pressing the button. Earn experience points and interact with Non-player Characters. Maintain your health bar, you’ll die when your health bar goes to zero. With exciting features, brilliant controls and superb gameplay, Cave Story is the best game to play and enjoy.

Super Metroid is an Action-Adventure, Side-scroll, and Single-player video game by Nintendo Research and Development. It is the third title in the series of Metroid, and the plot takes place after the event of Metroid II: Return of Samus released in 1991. You assume the role of the main character named as Samus Aran, a bounty hunter, and the story centers on her struggle to explore the Planet called Zebes to restore an artifact stolen by Ridley, who is the leader of Space Pirate. You need to explore the environment from side-scroll perspective to fight against enemies and their bosses to save your planet. It offers open world environment with multiple areas connected by elevators and doors. The protagonist can run, crouch, jump, and shoot enemies in eight directions. During navigation, you find power-ups that increase your power and upgrade your weapons. Complete a series of levels and retrieve the Metroid to save your world. Super Metroid includes prominent gameplay, brilliant features, and superb story.

3D Gunstar Heroes is an Action-Adventure, Run and Gun, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed and published by Sega. The game takes you in the stunning environment and puts you in the experience of side-scroll shooter gameplay. There are several heroes, and you must select your favorite one to start your adventure. It has different modes such as Free, Fixed, Gunslinger, Mega Life and more. You must explore the environment from a side-scroll perspective, battle enemies and kill those using weapons. You can upgrade your weapons by collecting power-ups and can increase your abilities. It offers the similar gameplay to Metal Slug game and introduces the boss to fight at the end of each stage. As the game progresses, it becomes tough to master. The ultimate task is to score the points and face boss battles. 3D Gunstar Heroes includes core features such as different Characters, Side-scrolling Shooting, 2D Graphics, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

Gunman Clive is an Action, Side-scroll Shooting, and Single-player video game created and published by Horberg Production. The game revolves around a lone gunslinger in the environment of Wild West as he struggles to rescue the beloved daughter of the mayor from the vicious group of well-armed bandits. It takes place in the historical world of eighteen century, where the player can explore the world from a side-scroll perspective where he must fight enemies around sixteen levels to fulfil the task. He can travel along a two-dimensional platformer full of moving platforms, enemies and traps. Shooting is the heavy emphasis, and the player can collect and pick up weapons like spread shot, laser gun, and explosive bullets. Enemies are different in each level, from bandits to animals who carry rifles. There are three different playable characters available each with unique abilities. Gunman Clive includes prominent features such as Old-school Action, 3D Graphics, Unique Sketch Art-style, Plenty of Enemies, Epic Boss Battles, and more. Check it out, and you’ll love it.

Gunman Clive 2 is a video game of Action-Adventure and Side-scroll, created and published by Horberg Productions for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo 3DS. The game supports Single-player mode only and serves as the sequel to Gunman Clive video game. The story starts after saving Ms Johnson, the protagonist named as Gunman Clive comes back to against locate the town invaded by bandits. To stop the rivals, the player must struggle to explore the world from a side-scroll perspective. The game embarks the player on an epic adventure around the world, facing deadlier and bigger enemies than ever before. The game comes with similar classic gameplay formula like the previous title but deals with more action, platforming elements along improved graphics. It has a series of levels, and each level has its unique difficulty settings. Gunman Clive 2 includes prominent features such as Ricker and more Dynamic Levels, Diverse Environments, Massive Bosses, Tons of new Enemies, etc. Try it out, if you love playing Action-Adventure games.

Cave Story 3D is an Action-Adventure and Single-player video game created by Nicalis, Inc. and published by NIS America. It mixes the Puzzle-Platform and Side-scroll elements inspired by the 2D original game. The game takes place in the 3D world where the player takes on the role of the cute rabbit who must struggle to defeat the old doctor and his minions. As you progress through the game, you’ll learn the new moves and can engage yourself in shooting experience. The primary objective is to explore the land, run, jump, and attack enemies your way through a variety of levels while gathering collectables to score the points. Other levels and features will be unlocked as you score enough points. Cave Story 3D includes prominent features such as 3D Environment, Side-scroll Exploration, High-speed Shooting Action, Exploration, Tricky Puzzles to Solve, Unlockable Achievements, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.

Azure Striker Gunvolt is an Action, Side-scroll, Platform, and Single-player video game developed by Inti Creates for Nintendo 3DS and Microsoft Windows. The game comes with new gameplay elements such as the ability of Gunvolt to tag foes and target many at one. It focuses on Side-scroll Action Platform gameplay like Mega Man series and puts the player in the role of the amazing character named as Gunvolt, who can run, jump, dash, and shoot enemies his way through numerous levels to become the master. The actions of the player are limited by the energy bar, depletes when the player uses the electric field or movement abilities such as air dashing, double jumping and more. The gameplay revolves around the skills and techniques of the player in moving through challenging stages. The game becomes tough to play, as the player advances through the game. Azure Striker Gunvolt includes core features such as Speedrun Mode, Lightning-based Action, Variety of Bosses and more. Try it out.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 is an Action, Platform, and Single-player video game for Nintendo Switch developed and published by Unti Creates. The game acts as the sequel to Azure Striker Gunvolt and comes with new mechanics, improved graphics, and new features. The gameplay is similar to the original title, and the player controls the main character named as Gunvolt, who can use a gun to lock onto the foes and then use the electric field to smash them. The player has different control scheme, and now consisting of his dash attack. It is the perfect blend of 2D Old-School, Action, and Side-scroll elements. The rival Copen from the first title returns as the playable character and the game enables the player to neutralize the foe attacks by spending his EP energy. The game has a point system known as Kudos that increases whenever the player deal damage to an enemy. When the player receives damage, the Kudos are decreased to zero. Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 includes prominent features such as Multiple Levels, Side-scroll Action, new Power-ups, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.