
The player does not die simply by coming into contact with enemies, and correspondingly, many of the enemy troops also have melee attacks. In addition to shooting, the player can also perform melee attacks by using a knife and/or kicking. The tank is known as the SV-001 (“SV” stands for Super Vehicle), which not only increases the player’s offense, but considerably adds to their defense. On the way through each level, the player can find numerous weapon upgrades and “Metal Slug” tanks. At this point, the player confronts a boss, who is usually considerably larger and tougher than regular enemies.

Gameplay in Metal Slug 2 is very similar to the previous game the player(s) must shoot constantly at a continual stream of enemies in order to reach the end of each level.
