Heavy Metal (1988 video game)
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Developer(s) | Access Software |
Publisher(s) | Access Software |
Platform(s) | Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum |
Release | 1988 |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Heavy Metal is a 1988 video game published by Access Software.
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]
Reviews
- Info - Jan, 1989[2]
- Amiga Format - Jul, 1990[3]
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - Jul, 1990
- ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) - May, 1990
- Computer Gaming World - Jun, 1991
- Amiga Power - May, 1991[4]
References
- ^ a b Williams, Ronald F. (March 1989). "Mechanized Mayhem". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 57. p. 26.
- ^ "Info - Issue 24 (1989-01)(Info Publications)(US)". January 1989.
- ^ "Heavy Metal". Amiga Format. No. 12. July 1990. p. 57. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
- ^ "Heavy Metal". Amiga Power. No. 1. May 1991. pp. 106–107. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
External links
- Heavy Metal at MobyGames
- Review in Compute!
- Review in Compute!'s Gazette
- Review in Sinclair User
- Review in Your Sinclair
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