Heavy Metal (1988 video game)

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Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal cover.jpg
European cover art
Developer(s) Access Software
Publisher(s) Access Software
Platform(s) Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum
Release1988
Mode(s) Single-player

Heavy Metal is a 1988 video game published by Access Software.

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Gameplay

Heavy Metal is a wargame which includes elements of arcade action with aspects of simulation and strategy games. [1]

Reception

Ronald F. Williams reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World and stated that "Heavy Metal has the high level graphics, sound and action that delight arcade enthusiasts of all ages, and offers a challenge to the budding strategist. It should be therapeutic excitement for gamers needing a momentary break from more cerebral games and be of special interest to those who collect games of artistic craftsmanship." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Williams, Ronald F. (March 1989). "Mechanized Mayhem". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 57. p. 26.
  2. "Info - Issue 24 (1989-01)(Info Publications)(US)". January 1989.
  3. "Heavy Metal". Amiga Format. No. 12. July 1990. p. 57. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  4. "Heavy Metal". Amiga Power. No. 1. May 1991. pp. 106–107. Retrieved 2022-11-12.