Ultimately, these elements make for a hard-edged but funny track, that simultaneously makes me laugh when the mission starts while pumping me for action.Īnother notable adrenaline-fueling track is "Into Space".
The Middle-Eastern motifs are spread throughout the track, whether with ethnic instruments or electric guitars.
This is a hard rock track that starts in the most clichéd way possible that is, with a typical Middle-Eastern motif then bombards the listener with crazy guitar riffs that sound like blazing machine-guns. There is no better example than "Desert" of this. Just like the game, the soundtrack can be "serious", or can be just mindless over-the-top fun to listen to. This is something that Metal Slug games are able to pull off extremely well. When you battle through a cave against crazy yetis that spit out frozen projectiles that follow you, get your way blocked by giant ice cubes, later finding a frozen elephant that you can ride and ultimately blasting your way out while annihilating zombies with machine-guns and thunder clouds (Yeah, you read that right), it's hard not to smile while this music plays in the background.
The track inspires danger and adventure, while at the same time it manages to inspire humor in context. "The Magic Lantern" is yet another catchy rocking tune, with a small reprise of the main theme. The track falls into heavy metal category, and it maintains a sense of silliness and horror at the same time, which is very fitting for the zombie-infested segment of the game. "Midnight Wandering" could have been very well featured in a Romero zombie flick, with its grungy and hard-edged guitar riffs, eerie "ghost" chanting, and really sweet guitar solo in the middle. All of them offer a nice accompaniment to the underwater areas of the game, while still being a fun stand-alone listening. Other sea-themed compositions include the catchy "Marine Diver", the rocking "Hard Water", and the more orchestral "The Shallow Sea". This is truly a memorable, if over-the-top, heroic anthem, made even more unique from the fun and quirky tribal percussion, which is fitting for the exotic first stage of the game. Surprisingly enough, the main theme of Metal Slug returns in this game, but it undergoes through a charming arrangement called "Blue Water Fangs". To put it briefly, Metal Slug 3 has one of least boring soundtracks in existence. Whether it is on a island, the desert, underwater, underground, above the ground, and even into space, there is always a fitting theme to accompany each scenario. The lavish variety and creativity in the game is made even more memorable and effective from the music. Secondly, the Metal Slug 3 soundtrack is the most context-effective entry of the franchise. This feature makes the newer compositions stand out even more, and establishes the best versions of the older ones. The arcade synth is improved and sounds better than ever. First of all, the audio quality is superior to Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, and Metal Slug X altogether. There are two notable aspects that elevate the Metal Slug 3 soundtrack above its predecessors. The second version is included in the Metal Slug Complete Sound Box, but the mastering is inferior. The first is a single published disc and features superior sound quality due to a good mastering job. The soundtrack was published in two versions. Of course, all the charm and fun was enhanced by the fantastic soundtrack, which in true Metal Slug fashion, features some of the best compositions from the previous games, while adding some awesome original ones.
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Despite being great on their own, the previous entries in the series were just a build-up to the climax that was Metal Slug 3, which was polished close to perfection. Combining hardcore gun play, over-the-top action, charming art, and a lot of Japanese soul and flavor, the game manages to kick all the possible amounts of ass that dare to cross its path. Metal Slug 3 was one of the most enjoyable games in the series. Metal Slug 3 Original Soundtrack :: Review by George