Heavy Recoil is a brand-new run-&-gun for the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis – developed by Mikael Tillander (Tanzer, ZPF)!
- Physical cartridge, compatible with all Mega Drive & Genesis consoles
- Includes printed English manual and two reversible covers (classic, modern blue/red & Japanese design)
- 18 action-packed levels, 19 bosses, 8 different weapon types
- Single-player only – game and manual fully in English
Heavy Recoil – A Brand-New Run-&-Gun Blast for Mega Drive & Genesis
Heavy Recoil isn't some dusty port – it's a freshly crafted run-&-gun built from the ground up for Sega Mega Drive and Genesis hardware. Developed by Mikael Tillander, the coding wizard behind Tanzer and ZPF, this is a title that truly understands the soul of 16-bit gaming. Inspired by arcade legends like Rush'n Attack, Super Contra, and GunForce, Heavy Recoil delivers classic action with a modern level-design mindset.
The Story
A retired soldier is called back into action. Enemies everywhere, prisoners in captivity – and you right in the middle of it. Classic arcade feel meets stunning 16-bit pixel art.
Gameplay & Features
- 18 levels with world-map navigation and branching paths – no mindless left-to-right dash
- 19 bosses – each unique, none forgettable
- 8 weapon types as power-ups, including secondary attacks – but beware: dying means losing your upgrades!
- Score points by collecting stars, rescuing hostages, and uncovering secrets
- Mission Bingo Mode: A randomized 3×3 bingo board with unique mission objectives – no two runs are the same, maximum replayability
- Built with the SGDK development kit – real Genesis hardware, real 16-bit feel
- Pixel artwork by Jiggeh – visually right up there with classic Mega Drive titles
Let's Be Honest – What You Should Know
- Single-player only: A two-player mode was planned but didn't make it in. If you're hoping for couch co-op, this one's not it.
- Game and manual are fully in English
- No rumble support (well, it's a MegaDrive game :D) – even though the kicks almost feel real ;)
The Physical Edition – Collector's Dream
Heavy Recoil comes on a real cartridge compatible with all Mega Drive and Genesis consoles, complete with a printed English manual and two reversible covers – your choice:
- Classic design (black with white lines)
- Modern blue design
- Modern red design
- Japanese design
Pick the look you want on your shelf – and switch it up whenever you feel like it.
- System
- Sega Mega Drive / Genesis
- Game medium
- Cartridge
- Genre
- Action
Run and gun - Brand compatibility
- Sega
- WEEE registration number
- 23582226
Manufacturer
WidePixelGames
Barnhemsgatan 23
c/o Mikael Tillander
582 30 Linköping
Sweden
EU responsible person
OpenPandora GmbH
+49 841 1317733
Asternweg 5
Michael Mrozek
85080 Gaimersheim
Germany
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