Talented Zelda: TOTK Player Creates A Functional Metal Slug Tank

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It's not often that one gets to climb into a gigantic tank in , but one talented player managed to do just that by creating a powerful vehicle that serves as a homage to another classic video game series. Thanks to the incredible building mechanics available in the latest game, the community has spent thousands of collective hours pushing the system to its limits in an effort to create as many wonderful contraptions as possible. This build is one such instance of hours of effort paying off with a functional death machine.

Posted to X (formerly Twitter) by user saiotoko002, the clip they shared shows the player entering into a massive tank that's a clear reference to the titular tank in the beloved franchise.

To further sell the vision, certain UI elements from SNK's side-scrolling action have been stitched into the video as the hulking behemoth of a vehicle rolls up on a squad of Moblins before blowing them all to bits. The creator is rewarded with a fun «Mission Complete!» pop-up that will be instantly familiar to any and all fans.

Creating anything as massive as a Metal Slug in is an impressive feat but what makes saiotoko002's creation even more impressive is the build's shocking accuracy. Everything from the treads to the functional main cannon in the center and the side-mounted gun means the tank is instantly iconic to the one that can be found in the games. While it takes an eye-watering amount of power to fun for any measure of time, its combat effectiveness is clear as it dishes out pain with ease.

While the story of the Metal Slug tank can be sparse in the video games, it's undoubtedly the most recognizable part of SNK's franchise. Players are able to encounter the vehicles in particular levels and can commandeer them to cause all kinds of wanton chaos with the enemy forces thanks to the omnidirectional twin Vulcan cannons attached to its rear. Despite its imposing size, it can still be easily destroyed by a stray grenade so players must still be