Metalgun Slinger
Metalgun Slinger stands as a defining shooter title on the Game Boy Advance. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Open Sesame
- Released
- 2002
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Shooter
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Metalgun Slinger Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Metalgun Slinger on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Metalgun Slinger Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Metalgun Slinger on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Metalgun Slinger" GBA longplay 2002
Metalgun Slinger Cheat Codes
9 community-curated cheats for Metalgun Slinger. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Enable Code (Must Be On)
0000760E+000A+10001812+0007 -
Stop Timer
83006D44+0000 -
Infinite HP
33006D30+0096 -
Infinite GF
33006D32+0096 -
Infinite Art Ammo
33006D34+0005 -
MetalGun Power Maxed
320041DB+0005 -
Have 4 Crystals
320041DC+0004 -
All Badges
320041DF+001F -
All Arts
320041E0+001F
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Metalgun Slinger released?
Metalgun Slinger was released in 2002 for the GBA.
Who developed Metalgun Slinger?
Metalgun Slinger was developed by Open Sesame, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Metalgun Slinger?
Metalgun Slinger is a Shooter game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Metalgun Slinger for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Metalgun Slinger runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Metalgun Slinger in the browser?
No. Metalgun Slinger streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Metalgun Slinger?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Metalgun Slinger work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Metalgun Slinger this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Metalgun Slinger. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
