Heavy Metal (1988 video game)

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

Heavy Metal
European cover art
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

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 "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]