At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.44.0 (87)
- Updated
- Mar 10, 2016 (10 years ago)
- APK size
- 44.6 MB
- Requires
- Android 2.3.3+ (API 10)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 2.0+
- Category
- Strategy (game)
- Listed since
- Jan 20, 2016 (at least)
- Permissions
- 14 (5 sensitive)
- Website
- snk-corp.co.jp/game
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
METAL SLUG DEFENSE is a game by SNK PLAYMORE in the Strategy category, listed since at least January 2016. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.
It asks for 14 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read phone status and identity. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v1.44.0
Description
From the listing uploaded by “skyandroid”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “SNK PLAYMORE” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature under review Mar 10, 2025
- Antivirus scan passed Apr 7, 2020
- Signed byCN=SNK PLAYMORE, OU=CORPORATION, O=SNK PLAYMORE, L=Osaka, ST=Suita, C=jp
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)81:40:4D:02:86:8E:80:5A:78:8E:E8:9D:8E:DE:F1:02:07:65:A4:D3
- File MD599b39bf8ad8b0d30cc1ec8c80300a120
- Uploaded by “skyandroid” Silver tier · 19,458 followers · uploading since 2011
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures. AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (14)
METAL SLUG DEFENSE requests 14 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Physical activity recognition com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION
- Push messaging (app-defined) com.snkplaymore.android003.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
- Location android.hardware.location
- GPS android.hardware.location.gps
- Network location android.hardware.location.network
- Landscape screen android.hardware.screen.landscape
- Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
METAL SLUG DEFENSE APK: questions and answers
How much space does METAL SLUG DEFENSE need?
The APK is 44.6 MB, and the game also needs 241.4 MB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 330.6 MB free for the installation.
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.
Is METAL SLUG DEFENSE free?
The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the METAL SLUG DEFENSE APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 99b39bf8ad8b0d30cc1ec8c80300a120.