Get to know all the playable characters and unlock them in Metal Slug Tactics.
Metal Slug Tactics offers a fresh perspective on the classic 2D shooter, by introducing a tactical grid-based RPG. Instead of the fast-paced run-and-gun action with crazy weapons, you now play with strategy and patience while keeping the franchise’s signature themes and humor intact. The game has delivered it with almost near perfection.
You now have RPG mechanics such as leveling up your characters, unlocking skills, and building the best squad to outsmart enemies. Each character is unique and you have to play through the game quite a bit to unlock all of them. Some are balanced, some are heavy hitters, some are focused on agility, and some are purely support-oriented. There are a lot of combinations to choose from when creating a three-person squad. And it’s all up to you.
Thus, this Metal Slug Tactics guide will list down how to unlock all the characters and what they specialize in.
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All Characters in Metal Slug Tactics
| Character | Specialty | How To Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Marco | Well balanced in all aspects such as attack, mobility, teamwork, support. | Available from the start. |
| Eri | Long-range attackers with bombs and explosives. Makes use of verticality. | Available from the start. |
| Fio | Excels as a ranged attacker and keeps enemies from moving too close. Can be a great support with buffing abilities. | Available from the start. |
| Tarma | Focuses on mobility and nimble movement with short-range attacks. Additionally, has good defense. | Visit all four Regions. |
| Nadia | Uses unique gadgets such as explosive drones and booby traps to support the squad from a distance. Interesting yet complex. | Win runs with six different characters in your team |
| Trevor | Can deliver high-damage, has low cost of using skills, and can make enemies turn against each other using nanotech. | Win a run after completing two regions |
| Ralf | Highly unbalanced character. Only focuses on raw attack power, everything else is mediocre such as mobility, range, or defense. However, Ralf’s high attack skills especially the Vulcan Punch, can take out multiple enemies in one go. Effectively changing the tide of the battle. | Win a run after completing all regions |
| Clark | Clark possesses good attack and movement. Furthermore, he has a unique trait that makes him a great attacker/support combo. In addition to covering large distances himself, he can also move around others throughout the map to give a tactical advantage. He can thus make enemies move away or bring them closer to attack. | Win a run after completing three regions |
| Leona | Leona is another complex yet fun character to use. She combines her insane mobility with her attacks to destroy any number of foes. She can use an after-image ability to leave enemies confused by leaving copies of her. Moreover, she can also use a mix of martial arts, energy attacks, and fire-based attacks to take out unsuspecting enemies. | Win a run with every character at least once |
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