Do you miss me, Commanders?
Rumi is here again with another issue of the Metal Slug Guide!
In Metal Slug: Awakening, there are not just exciting stages,
but thrilling PvP battles.
So this time, I'll introduce you to
a fair competitive mode called "Prime Showdown."
You just need to find Officer Victor in the Town to access it!
Here the Scale System has already balanced the attributes of the two Commanders, so only the Commander with a better understanding of the game and gaming skills can win.
In the preparation interface, you can select 3 Characters and equip them with handy weapons to create your dream team!
Of course, it takes more than Characters and weapons to win. Vehicles and skills are also critical. Whether to ride a tall camel or drive a powerful tank, it's all up to you.
In terms of skills, Energy Shield and Recovery Pack can provide you with sustainability. Snowman, Summon Thundercloud, and Carpet Bombing can provide you with the most powerful DPS. Charge and Jetpack can support you to launch various attacks. Want to trap your opponent in a mist? Then use the Smoke Grenade!
Now we are all set. Time to enter the real battle!
It's important to know yourself and your opponent! So let me show you the map of Prime Showdown. This is a giant platform consisting of three floors that are interconnected in many sections, and Commanders will be competing on it.
As you can see on the map, the heights of each floor vary. Use this feature to your advantage to avoid the opponent's attacks.
Now, let me show you how the battle works.
After entering a battle, the two Commanders will appear on the two sides of the map. As the Scale System has already balanced your attributes, you'll need to raise your EXP for higher ATK.
So how to earn more EXP in less time? This depends on your ability to predict where the monsters will show up. And I have a few tips to help you manage this.
There will be two monsters around each Commander, one in front, and one above. A pipe will rise from the ground in each spot and then a monster will walk out from it. Defeat the monsters as fast as possible to increase your EXP ahead of your opponent.
What's interesting is that another pipe will appear at the refreshing point, which can launch the Characters into the air. You can use it to avoid attacks from your opponent.
After eliminating the monsters on your side, you can use the launch pad to quickly travel to your opponent's side and defeat the monsters there. This way you can effectively widen the EXP gap between you and your opponent.
Since you have the upper hand, your opponent won't want to fight you head-on, and it'll be the time to capture other resources.
For example, the supply chests will be airdropped at irregular intervals. They contain massive treasures. Break them to obtain shields, medkits for HP recovery, or skill-charging blue gems.
With the supplies, you'll be fully prepared to fight your opponent! However, I have to remind you to keep an eye on your vehicle's energy. Summon your vehicle when its energy is fully charged, and you'll be one step closer to victory with its help.
Meanwhile, each vehicle has different skills. Vehicle skills are more damaging. Use your vehicle to launch the critical hit to your opponent when the time's right.
Your opponent is using the vehicle ahead of you? No worries. We still have the skills selected during the preparation phase. Use skills to withstand the most fierce round of attacks. And then, it'll be your show time.
Want to give it a try already? Hold your horses. You also need to know the rules.
In Prime Showdown, you need to collect six badges to achieve the final victory. If no one gets all the badges within 3 minutes, the one with more badges wins. If you and your opponent have the same number of badges, you'll enter overtime, where the one with more badges will win.
Therefore, move flexibly and maximize your DPS to increase your chance of winning.
Attention! I have prepared a shortcut to victory for you! After the battle continues for 70 seconds, a boss will appear in the center of the map. Defeating the boss will grant you two badges and tilt the scale of victory to your side. But be careful. You don't want to do your opponent a favor.
After winning the battle, you'll get a star.
The highest rank in Prime Showdown is the Vanquisher. It's time to show what you can do to your buddies! What are you waiting for? Hurry up and start your own battle!
Alright, that's it for this issue.
In case you have any questions, feel free to leave comments.
See you next time!
