The Hardcore Retro God (Review #58 - Heavy Nova)
Channel: The Hardcore Retro God
Date: 2019-05-24

NOTICE: Many heartfelt apologies for deleting the previous upload attempt from yesterday (remember that ill-timed sequence when I discussed the graphics, at precisely 10:12?  I've taken the liberty of rectifying said drawback, as well as adding in a few new surprises). 

Now, let's try this ONE MORE TIME...

My 2nd review this month (considering I usually release one per month - in which case, WHY NOT MAKE ANOTHER BOLD EXCEPTION?!  Nothing personal...) - one of the MOST INFAMOUS GENESIS TITLES EVER MADE, that makes even SLAUGHTERSPORT look like a cult-classic!

Straight from Micronet (Junction, based on Konami's Locomotion / Warriors of Rome 1&2 / the Japan-only MegaDrive shmup Curse / Revengers of Vengeance, etc.) - this third-rate platformer/fighter hybrid is set in the distant future of the 22nd century, during which an Earthling helms the control of a battle droid, referred to a Heavy DOLL (Defensive Offensive Lethal Liberator) attempting to earn the highest combat rank of all, hence the title of this 'bland barbarity', by engaging in training & combat rounds...but HOLY FRIED LOBSTER CLAWS, IS IT EASIER SAID THAN DONE!  Troublesome controls, repetitive platforming areas, frustrating one-on-one fights...what more could one expect?!

As always, BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MORE!  (Case in point - EXO-SQUAD / WILLOW)