Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad
Gameplay. The gameplay system has been drastically changed because only four characters are selectable and there is no team mode from the first "Shock Troopers". The graphics use pre-rendered sprites and the action is more violent. A major new feature is an ability to ride some vehicles, as in the "Metal Slug" games. Reception. "Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad" for the Neo Geo was given a positive review by Classic Game Room despite being considered not as good as its predecessor. According to Hardcore Gaming 101, ""Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad" is often viewed as a disappointing  follow up the original. Just like with "Gunstar Super Heroes", "Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad" really only makes the mistake of sharing its name with a superior game. If judged by itself, it is really a great game and if it had been released as a stand alone with a different name, it would be recognized as such, rather than as an inferior sequel." The Virtual Console release of the game received a score of 7/10 from Nintendo Life.