\An awesome fansite about this history of classic hardcore NeoGeo run-n-gun series Metal Slug, there’s lots of information and screenshots scavenged from Japanese gaming magazines about its development!
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All images in this post from Metal Slug M.I.A., which has many more of them!
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You could rescue soldiers who would then help you in battle, such as the one in the white uniform in this image riding on the Slug.
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