The PC Engine Files No. 61! Heavy Unit (Not Heavy Barrel, Sadly)
4This is a case of mistaken identity. I thought I was playing a game called Heavy Barrel, a classic Data East arcade title known for its power up weapon (which you have to collect in six pieces) and its rotary controller. I wondered how they were going to make that work on a PC Engine/TG-16 style pad, let alone port it successfully after it has a lackluster NES version. Turns out I needn't have worried because HEAVY UNIT is not a top down run and gun arcade game, it's a side scrolling shooter from Taito -- and a HARRRRRD one at that! I like a challenge, but I don't like an insanely punishing shooter that has no forgiveness and requires pinpoint memorization. This makes Gradius and R-Type games look friendly by comparison. Subscribe to Mistah MegaManFan for new episodes of The PC Engine Files every Tuesday at 8 PM ET. Like, share and comment to help the channel grow. Thank you!
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