METAL SLUG 3 vs Roblox

How do METAL SLUG 3 and Roblox compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	METAL SLUG 3	Roblox
Genre	Action	Action
Price	Paid	Free
Difficulty	hard	variable
Ad intensity	none	low
In-app-purchase pressure	none	high
Typical session	long	variable
Rating	3.5 / 5	4.5 / 5
Ratings count	873	19,883,513
Reviews say	What players like Faithful arcade port of a classic Branching map system adds replayability Cooperative Wi-Fi multiplayer Common complaints Grenade button doesn't work on Bluetooth/controller Touch controls unresponsive and too small On-screen joystick stationary and imprecise	What players like Huge variety of games across all genres Social multiplayer with friends and avatar customization User-created content and games launch daily Common complaints Recent chat restrictions and age verification systems separating friends Safety concerns including exploitation, harassment, and kidnapping risks Controversial updates and account bans without clear explanations

METAL SLUG 3 — A legendary 2D run-and-gun arcade shooter with branching stages and vehicle combat, let down by deeply flawed touch and controller controls. (rated hard difficulty, none ad pressure) Roblox — A massive social platform hosting thousands of user-created games across every genre, from simulators and RPGs to multiplayer shooters and tycoons. (rated variable difficulty, low ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-08-24. Last updated 2026-08-24.