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Metal Marines, released in Japan as Militia, is a 1993 real-time strategy video game developed and published by Namco for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It was ported to Microsoft Windows by Mindscape.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Metal Marines
A special "Master Edition" of the PC version was released by Mindscape in 1996. In the PC version the player controls a commander of the "United Earth Empire" ("Empire" in short) a futuristic version of United Nations. In the PC version both players can attack at the same time, while the SNES version only permits one attack at a time from one of the factions.
It was ported to Microsoft Windows by Mindscape. Metal Marines, released in Japan as is a 1993 real-time strategy video game developed and published by Namco for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The Super NES version was re-released on the Virtual Console in Japan on July 10, 2007, for the Wii and on March 4, 2015, for the Wii U, and in North America on October 15, 2007, for the Wii.
How Metal Marines Plays
The primary mission is to take the battle to the Earth, which is currently in the grip of Zorguef's empire. The PC and SNES versions of the game feature a number of minor gameplay differences, namely the plot. The Super NES version was re-released on the Virtual Console in Japan on July 10, 2007, for the Wii and on March 4, 2015, for the Wii U, and in North America on October 15, 2007, for the Wii.
After conquering all space colonies, Zorguef sets his eyes on Earth and the player must take up arms to protect the planet. The game is played in an isometric style when building and in an aerial grid style when planning an attack on the enemy territory. In the game, the player must construct both offensive and defensive structures to launch attacks on enemy territory while protecting their own.
Why Players Still Load It Up
In contrast, Lee Meyer of Nintendo Life also gave the Wii U Virtual Console a 7/10 score, criticizing its bland presentation and confusing gameplay but still praised its fun nature and challenge. In the Master Edition the characters were given voices, the overall look of the GUI changed, and the game featured better sound and warning effects. The adversarial Zorguef's force is a dictatorial government.
In the PC version both players can attack at the same time, while the SNES version only permits one attack at a time from one of the factions. In the SNES version the player controls a commander of the "Space Colonies Allied Forces" ("SCAF" in short), an alliance formed by the independent space colonies. It was ported to Microsoft Windows by Mindscape.
Metal Marines — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Metal Marines support?
This browser version of Metal Marines handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Metal Marines online for free?
Yes — Metal Marines runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Metal Marines?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Metal Marines?
Metal Marines was developed by Namco (SNES), Mindscape and published by Mindscape.