Vector Classic vs METAL SLUG 1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vector Classic
Experience a thrilling arcade-style game where you embody a free runner escaping a totalitarian regime. Utilize parkour-inspired moves to navigate rooftops and evade capture. With intuitive controls and challenging levels, this game offers an exciting chase.
- Parkour-inspired action gameplay
- Arcade-style chase mechanics
- Intuitive controls
- Sophisticated level designs
- Over 40 challenging levels
- Lifelike parkour animations
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The best parkour-inspired action game is now available! Vector lets you break free and run! Don't get caught! Vector is an exciting, arcade-style game featuring you as the exceptional free runner who won’t be held down by the system. The game opens with a view into a totalitarian world where freedom and individually is nothing more than a distant dream. But the heart of a freerunner is strong, and you soon break free. Run, vault, slide and climb using extraordinary techniques based on the urban ninja sport of Parkour all while being chased by “Big Brother” who’s sole purpose is to capture you and bring you back. Inspired by the practice and principles of Parkour, Vector’s intuitive controls please players of all levels, and sophisticated level designs challenge the most demanding players with fast-paced timing puzzles as the traceur “flows” over the dystopian rooftops. Game Features: - Arcade gameplay from the makers of the Shadow Fight games - Astoundingly lifelike Parkour-inspired moves made possible by Cascadeur animation tools - 40+ challenging levels - Quick to learn, challenging to master The Press Loves Vector: “The way Vector mimics the movements of real-life parkour practitioners is quite impressive... I can’t wait to be entrapped in Vector’s promising mix of direction and magnitude.” (appadvice.com) “Vector is thrilling, rich in variety and it reminds us of Stick Run, but offers much more elaborate animations.” (fbgamer.de) "The only cool way to run from all your problems." (Gamezebo.com)
METAL SLUG 1
Battle through diverse battlefields to thwart General Morden's rebel army. Enjoy classic arcade action or select specific stages in mission mode. Rescue POWs for weapon upgrades and utilize the versatile METAL SLUG tank for devastating attacks.
- Arcade Mode
- Mission Mode
- POW rescues for weapon upgrades
- Multipurpose METAL SLUG tank
- Customizable controls with autofire
- Wi-Fi co-op gameplay
- Game Center achievements
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Make your way through multiple battelfields and put an end to the Rebel Army Leader General Morden's evil plans!! Features list: ■Not only a perfect port of the original NEOGEO game! In addition to its classic “ARCADE MODE”, this perfect conversion of “METAL SLUG” includes a “MISSION MODE”, allowing you to select in which stage you want to play! You can now train yourself in your favorite stages or those which give you a hard time! ■ Receive items from rescued POWs! You can received several items by rescuing fellow POWs during missions! These items provide upgrades for your powerful weapons! POWs can also be found in secret places.... ■ Make good use of the multipurpose tank: the METAL SLUG! Aside from the Vulcan and Cannon attacks,you can also evade enemies' attacks by squatting and even jumping! As a last resort you can ram your slug into the enemy troops! Create a huge explosion by self-desctructing your slug using the "METAL SLUG ATTACK" unleashing extreme damage to your enemies. ■ A control scheme allowing for precise controls! The "Autofire" feature allows you to fire your weapons continuously by holding down the button, you can reposition the buttons outside of the game screen area in "Window mode". Enjoy every corner of METAL SLUG using your own custom controls! ■Intense cooperative gameplay via the Wi-Fi function! "METAL SLUG” can be doubly enjoyed by playing with another brother-in-arms simultaneously via the Wi-Fi function! Will you be able to clear the hardest stages with your friends? ■Compatible with “GAME CENTER”! Complete the maximum number of “ACHIEVEMENTS” in order to increase your "METAL SLUG" Player Rank! Beat the best scores and become World’s Number 1!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vector Classic at 4.9 against METAL SLUG 1's 3.2. Vector Classic also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 32 months) and review sentiment (55% vs 28%). METAL SLUG 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Vector Classic costs $0.99 and METAL SLUG 1 $2.99 up front. Vector Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. METAL SLUG 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vector Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vector Classic has 3K ratings behind it against 578, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Vector Classic's written reviews are positive against 28% of METAL SLUG 1's.
Vector Classic ships an update every 4 months, METAL SLUG 1 every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vector Classic | METAL SLUG 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (3K ratings) — better | 3.2 (578 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews — better | 28.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 578 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 32 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #5 — better | #77 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Nekki Limited | SNK CORPORATION |
Customer experience
Vector Classic
METAL SLUG 1
User reviews
Vector Classic
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Nostalgic and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Stylish visuals and smooth animations
- 🏃♂️ Thrilling parkour experience
- 💯 Best mobile parkour game
Room to improve
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Difficult to complete levels perfectly
- 💰 Ads in a paid game
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
METAL SLUG 1
From 578 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Classic arcade gameplay
- 🎨 Faithful graphics and visuals
- 💰 Great value for money
Room to improve
- 🎮 Unresponsive or buggy controls
- 🔍 Overlapping buttons obscuring gameplay
- 🔴 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Bugs and requests
Vector Classic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes on launch or during loading
- Trick activation not working as expected
- Levels not loading or progressing properly
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Checkpoint system to avoid restarting levels
- Endless mode or level creator
- More customization options for the character
- Ability to play own music in the background
METAL SLUG 1
Reported bugs
3 issues- Joystick getting stuck or unresponsive
- Inability to continue after losing all lives
- Audio issues like slow or missing sound effects
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable button layout and size
- Support for external controllers
- Grenade button mapping for controllers
- Performance optimizations for newer devices
In-app purchases
Vector Classic
- 2.000 coins$0.99
- 5,000 Coins$0.99
- 10,000 Coins$1.99
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- 6.000 coins$2.99
- 15,000 Coins$2.99
- 10.000 coins$4.99
- 25,000 Coins$4.99
- 22.000 coins$9.99
- 55,000 Coins$9.99
- 85,000 Coins$14.99
METAL SLUG 1
No in-app purchases
Questions
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