It started as a joke in 2023. Two speedrunners, “PizzaPasta” (Italy) and “SlugChug” (USA), discovered a glitch in Metal Slug 3 ’s infamous “Zombie transformation.” If you timed a suicide exactly as a power-up dropped, you could respawn with double damage—a technique dubbed “Necro-Drop.”
If you search for "Metal Slug esports tournament," you won't find an official ESL or Capcom Pro Tour circuit. Instead, the tournaments take place in three specific arenas: metal slug esports tournament in
The arena explodes. Casters scream: “HE’S ALREADY DEAD! SHE KILLED THE PAST!” It started as a joke in 2023
Team Mumen Rider: 2,941,750 Team Final Resistance: 2,941,720 Casters scream: “HE’S ALREADY DEAD
When gamers think of "esports," images of sold-out stadiums for League of Legends or the intense 1v1 psychology of Street Fighter usually come to mind. Metal Slug —SNK’s quintessential 2D run-and-gun series—is typically remembered for its gorgeous pixel art, chaotic co-op, and bone-crushing difficulty.
The most visible competitive Metal Slug scene is within the speedrunning community.