METAL SLUG 5 ACA NEOGEO

now available in the app!

Ratings

Age

13+

Action

Languages

English

Latest Version 1.1.0

Sun Mar 05 2023

・Added a news feature to the title screen.

・Added Bluetooth controller support.

Metal Slug 5 joins the ACA NeoGeo series with all its original arcade glory. Players control elite soldiers fighting against a new threat, the Ptolemaic Army, across multiple intense stages. Features the series' signature hand-drawn pixel art, massive boss fights, and a variety of 'Slug' vehicles. This version includes online rankings, customizable controls, and a 'Caravan' mode for high-score hunters.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

93/100

Metal Slug 5 ACA NeoGeo is a pixel-perfect portal back to the arcade era. For those who grew up dropping quarters into SNK cabinets, this mobile version is a dream. The action is just as chaotic and relentless as it was in 2003, and the 'Slug' vehicles remain the highlight of the series. The heavy rock soundtrack and the iconic 'Mission Start!' announcer still get the heart racing.

What makes this ACA version special is the suite of modern features. You can save and load anywhere, which is a life-saver for a game designed to eat quarters. The touch controls are surprisingly responsive, but this game truly shines when you pair a Bluetooth controller. It’s a masterclass in sprite animation and run-and-gun design that hasn't aged a day.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Features

Faithful NeoGeo arcade port

Online global leaderboards

Save/Load state functionality

Customizable button layouts

High-fidelity original soundtrack

Tips & Walkthrough

Slug Navigation

Don't jump out of your Slug tank unless it's about to explode! The tank provides essential armor and much higher damage output. Use the 'Slug Attack' (self-destruct) as a last resort against bosses.

Gameplays

Scoring Big

To top the online leaderboards, you need to rescue every prisoner of war (POW). They provide bonus points and power-ups that are essential for high-score runs in Caravan Mode.

Screenshot

Q&A

Yes, you can play co-op with a friend if you have two controllers connected to the device.

Ratings & Reviews

Good game but needs controller support

Mon May 23 2022 i just want joker

Grew up with this series and in love with it even so that I bought all the games on every platform, but my big fingers get in the way so if you can add controller support that would be awesome

About neogeo prices

Fri Feb 10 2023 Pizzarro6

I love the classic games they are bringing back to iphone ipad, but for 3,99 they are just to expensive to collect them. I’d rather buy other cheaper games, but at least i have more of them. I would buy these games if they were 1,99 to 2,99, not anymore

Loved it

Wed Dec 15 2021 thepac"man"

Please continue making the rest of the ports in this style it feels a lot more whole and polished compared to the other ports of the first four games

Controller Support

Fri Jul 25 2025 JCease3

It is stated that Bluetooth controller support feature was added but that’s not the case. There’s no option showing how to connect to it. Please help.

Good game!!!

Sat Jan 14 2023 agachadiña

But pls add the multiplayer so we can play with our friends and more credit what I mean that do it like the other metal slugs like 1,2,3,x

Please add

Sat Feb 05 2022 Jmzrrr

Please add mfi controller support EDIT: there is controller support it’s the little icon on the bottom right in the opening menu

Metal slug 5

Sun May 15 2022 water 3-7-9

It would be better if i could use backbone controller with it

Black screen

Thu Sep 22 2022 teazac04

Zero stars!!! Downloaded, home screen came up, chose every version/option and screen goes black every time!! And I expect a refund will not be forthcoming! Rip off!!!!!