When comparing Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition vs Metal Slug 3, the Slant community recommends Metal Slug 3 for most people. In the question“What are the best local co-op PC games?” Metal Slug 3 is ranked 21st while Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition is ranked 28th. The most important reason people chose Metal Slug 3 is:
Metal Slug 3 features 2 player local and online co-op.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Fun fighting combo system
Attacks in Guacamelee are done with combining lots of different attacks into one devastating and fun to execute combo.
Pro Well executed pop-culture references as well as references of other titles
Pop-culture as well as other popular titles within the metroidvania and platformer genres are referenced throughout the game in various situations for comedic effect. And it's done in a very unobtrusive way as to not be annoying.
Pro Local co-op
Guacamelee has local co-op support.
Pro Game progression through new moves
Areas in the game are unlocked by performing moves on obstructive blocks, which allows your move complexity to increase proportionally with game progression.
Pro 2 player local and online co-op
Metal Slug 3 features 2 player local and online co-op.
Pro Branching paths
Metal Slug 3 adds a new feature to the franchise with branching paths. This gives more variety to the gameplay and a bit more replay value.
Pro Play in 4:3 or 16:9
Metal Slug 3 lets you pick your aspect ratio. Players can choose from the original 4:3 or a more modern 16:9.
Cons
Con Controls on the keyboard don't work that well
The game is clearly designed with a controller in mind. Specifically, a mechanic that allows throwing enemies and various objects uses the analog stick to aim. Aiming using the keyboard is limited to 8 directions and is not sufficiently precise.
Con Subpar combat system
The combat feels clunky in comparison to actual fighting games.
Con 16:9 aspect ratio is just stretched
The offered 16:9 aspect ratio is just a stretched version of the 4:3 view.
Con Resolution only as high as 1366x768
There’s no way to play in high definition.
Con Game engine at 30fps
Although 60 frames are rendered per second, the game only updates 30 of them.