METAL SLUG 1 vs BUBBLE BOBBLE classic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!!
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic
Relive the classic arcade experience with this beloved title. Capture enemies in bubbles and defeat them using intuitive controls. Discover power-ups and special bubbles to aid your quest through challenging stages.
- Capture enemies with bubbles
- Automatic shot function
- Collect alphabet bubbles for extra lives
- Power-up items to enhance abilities
- Special bubbles with unique effects
- Unlockable super game mode
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Classic Arcade Game with the main character ‘Bubblun’ to capture enemies with bubble and defeat it. [How to Control] Able to move left and right on the screen, and press the fire and jump buttons to play. [Game Feature] - Conveniently fire the bubbles with the automatic shot function. - Able to get an extra life through gathering alphabet bubbles E, X, T, E, N, D. - Able to get additional scores through hamburger, hot-dog, sushi, banana, and ice cream after defeating all enemies on the stage. - The skull monsters are going to appear and chase if the player cannot clear the stage in a certain amount of time. - Able to change the original or full screen aspect ratio in the setting. - Super game is available after normal game is cleared. - Supported achievement and leaderboard. [Power-up Item] - Yellow candy: Increasing speed of blowing bubbles. - Pink candy: Increasing range of blowing bubbles. - Blue candy: Increasing bubbles’ flying speed. - Red shoes: Increasing Bubblun’s movement speeds. [Special Bubble] - Water bubbles: Special bubble that flows the water down to defeat the enemies. - Fire bubbles: Special bubble that drops the fire and creates multiple fires. - Lightning bubbles: Special bubble that can be blown horizontally to defeat the enemies. [Item] - Holy water: Removing all enemies on the screen, and available to get additional scores in limited time. - Parasol: Allows to jump numerous stages. Depends on color of parasol, the jumped stages are different. - Magical staff: All remaining bubbles on the screen will turn into food, and also a large food will fall down. - Sky blue Ring: Able to get extra points each time the Bubblun moves. - Chack’n Heart: Transforms to invincible Bubblun that defeat the enemies. - Magical necklaces: Shining ball bounces around the stage, and defeat the enemies. - Clock: Freezing the monsters in certain amount of time. © TAITO CORPORATION 1986, 2020 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BUBBLE BOBBLE classic at 74% against METAL SLUG 1's 28%. BUBBLE BOBBLE classic also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.5 vs 3.2). METAL SLUG 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support 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
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic is free to download; METAL SLUG 1 costs $2.99 up front. BUBBLE BOBBLE classic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. METAL SLUG 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 579 and 502 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of METAL SLUG 1's written reviews are positive against 74% of BUBBLE BOBBLE classic's.
METAL SLUG 1 ships an update every 32 months, BUBBLE BOBBLE classic fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | METAL SLUG 1 | BUBBLE BOBBLE classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (579 ratings) | 4.5 (502 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | 73.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 579 — better | 502 |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #30 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SNK CORPORATION | MOBIRIX |
Customer experience
METAL SLUG 1
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic
User reviews
METAL SLUG 1
From 579 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
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic
From 502 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Authentic arcade experience
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 💯 Brings back childhood memories
- 🕹️ Classic game mechanics
Room to improve
- 🎮 Clunky touch controls
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing character
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
Bugs and requests
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
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on startup
- Unresponsive controls
- Graphical glitches and visual issues
Requested features
5 requests- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- Save progress and continue later
- Two-player mode
- Level select or checkpoint system
In-app purchases
METAL SLUG 1
No in-app purchases
BUBBLE BOBBLE classic
- Purchase 300 Dia$2.99
- Purchase 500 Dia$4.99
- Purchase 1,100 Dia$9.99
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- Purchase 3,600 Dia$29.99
- Purchase 6,500 Dia$49.99
- Purchase 15,000 Dia$99.99
Questions
Is METAL SLUG 1 free?
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