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METAL SLUG 3

DotEmu|2000ActionArcadeCasual
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LumiScore

70

out of 100

Great pick for ages 13+ — low engagement risks

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

54/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the strategies they use to overcome difficult levels and enemies. Playing together in co-op can also foster communication and teamwork.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
58
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)54/100

What your child develops

METAL SLUG 3 offers intense action and requires strong hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial awareness. Players will engage in problem-solving to overcome diverse enemy patterns and adapt their strategies with various weapons and vehicles. The game's challenging nature encourages learning and transfer of skills across different scenarios.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

METAL SLUG 3 is a game in the shoot 'em up genre, a sequel to the METAL SLUG 2/METAL SLUG X and overall a third installment in the series. Initially released for arcade platform, the game shares gameplay mechanics with its predecessors, where the player takes control of a squad of four soldiers and faces continuous waves of enemies throughout each level.