As part of the ACA NEOGEO series, this release includes several modern quality-of-life updates:

: Includes the full arcade game (English and Japanese versions), a Hi-Score Mode for leaderboard competition, and a Caravan Mode that sets a five-minute time limit for scoring.

: Long-time heroes Tarma and Eri are replaced by newcomers Trevor Spacey and Nadia Cassel , who join series veterans Marco and Fio.

: Supports up to 2 players for local couch co-op across TV, Tabletop, and Handheld modes. Technical Details Release Date : August 9, 2018. File Size : Approximately 150 MB .

: A scoring mechanic where picking up special emblems triggers a bonus meter, allowing players to earn colored medals for massive point boosts.

: The rare "2H" power-up allows characters to carry two sub-machine guns for devastating rapid fire. Arcade Archives (ACA) Enhancements

: Players can adjust game difficulty, button mapping, and display settings (including scanline filters) to mimic the original arcade experience.

See the action in motion with these gameplay looks and reviews of Metal Slug 4 on the Switch: