Demon Front closely follows the mold SNK had popularized with Metal Slug: running and shooting nonstop through detail-packed settings, hopping onto war vehicles, and facing oversized bosses at the end of each stretch. IGS, the Taiwanese studio behind the game, doesn't hide the inspiration and carries it off with its own craftsmanship.
It's one of the best unofficial heirs to the Metal Slug formula, with careful animation and a pace that makes up for its lack of originality with solid execution. It remains a regular reference for anyone looking for that style of action outside SNK's catalog.
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