Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Heavy Unit: Mega Drive Special (1990)
Heavy Unit: Mega Drive Special (ヘビーユニット メガドライブスペシャル) is a 1990 Sega Mega Drive shoot-’em-up developed by Kaneko and published by Toho exclusively in Japan. It is a port of Kaneko’s 1988 arcade shoot-’em-up Heavy Unit.
The game is set in the year 2090, where humans have developed an artificial planet called “Le Tau”. Le Tau is attacked by aliens, and the only hope for the planet is the Heavy Unit transforming ship.
The player controls the Heavy Unit ship, which can transform between a spaceship and a mecha. The spaceship is faster and more maneuverable, while the mecha is more powerful and has a stronger shield.
The game has five stages, each with a different boss at the end. The stages are:
- Stage 1: The player fights through waves of enemy aliens in space.
- Stage 2: The player fights through a forest of giant mushrooms.
- Stage 3: The player fights through a city in ruins.
- Stage 4: The player fights through a volcanic cave.
- Stage 5: The player fights the final boss, an alien mothership.
The game has a variety of power-ups that the player can collect, including:
- Speed power-ups: Increase the speed of the player’s ship.
- Weapon power-ups: Increase the power of the player’s weapons.
- Shield power-ups: Increase the strength of the player’s shield.
- Bomb power-ups: Give the player a limited supply of bombs.
- Life power-ups: Give the player an extra life.
The game also has a number of secret areas that the player can find. These areas contain hidden power-ups and items.
Heavy Unit: Mega Drive Special is a challenging but rewarding shoot-’em-up. The game has fast-paced action, intense graphics, and a variety of power-ups and items to collect. If you’re a fan of shoot-’em-ups, then you should definitely check out Heavy Unit: Mega Drive Special.
Gameplay
Heavy Unit: Mega Drive Special is a horizontal scrolling shoot-’em-up. The player controls the Heavy Unit ship, which can transform between a spaceship and a mecha. The spaceship is faster and more maneuverable, while the mecha is more powerful and has a stronger shield.
The player’s ship is equipped with a variety of weapons, including lasers, missiles, and bombs. The player can also collect power-ups that increase the power of their weapons, speed, and shield.
The game has five stages, each with a different boss at the end. The stages are:
- Stage 1: The player fights through waves of enemy aliens in space.
- Stage 2: The player fights through a forest of giant mushrooms.
- Stage 3: The player fights through a city in ruins.
- Stage 4: The player fights through a volcanic cave.
- Stage 5: The player fights the final boss, an alien mothership.
The game has a variety of power-ups that the player can collect, including:
- Speed power-ups: Increase the speed of the player’s ship.
- Weapon power-ups: Increase the power of the player’s weapons.
- Shield power-ups: Increase the strength of the player’s shield.
- Bomb power-ups: Give the player a limited supply of bombs.
- Life power-ups: Give the player an extra life.
The game also has a number of secret areas that the player can find. These areas contain hidden power-ups and items.
Graphics and Sound
Heavy Unit: Mega Drive Special has colorful and detailed graphics. The backgrounds are varied and well-drawn, and the enemy aliens are all unique and interesting. The game also has a number of impressive special effects, such as explosions and laser beams.
The game’s music is fast-paced and upbeat, and it fits the action well. The sound effects are also well-done, and they add to the overall atmosphere of the game.
Conclusion
Heavy Unit: Mega Drive Special is a great shoot-’em-up for the Sega Mega Drive. It has fast-paced action, intense graphics, and a variety of power-ups and items to collect. If you’re a fan of shoot-’em-ups, then you should definitely check out Heavy Unit: Mega Drive Special.
Review Score
8/10
