VGcore.com    Forums    Blogs    PC    PS3    PS2    PSP    Xbox 360    Live    Xbox    Wii    GameCube    DS
Heavy Weapon Review for Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA)
         
 XBOX LIVE    
   News
   Arcade Games
   Reviews
   Previews
   Release Dates
   Screenshots
   Leaderboards
   Custom Cards
   Editorials
   Interviews
 
 RELATED       
   Xbox 360
   Xbox
 
 COMMUNITY 
   Forums
   Blogs
   Login
   Sign Up
   My Account
 
 SYSTEMS      
   PC
   Playstation 3
   Playstation 2
   Sony PSP
   Xbox 360
   Xbox Live
   Xbox
   Nintendo Wii
   GameCube
   Nintendo DS
 



Heavy Weapon 

Review Synopsis


- Roger Gibson, " Crusader ", Senior Editor
Tuesday, February 06, 2007 

News
Review Preview
Videos
Cheats

Title:
Heavy Weapon
..............................................
System:
Xbox Live Arcade
..............................................
Genre:
Action side-scroller
..............................................
Publisher:
PopCap Games
..............................................
Developer:
N/A
..............................................
Release:

..............................................
Online:
No
..............................................
ESRB:

..............................................
VGcore Silver Medal
Heavy Weapon Screenshot Gallery

Heavy Weapon Screenshot Gallery

Heavy Weapon Screenshot Gallery



  Overall
 

The results are in and Heavy Weapon just plain rocks, doing proud those retro side-scrollers of yore. 2-D keeps things within perspective…literally. 3-D would give you sensory overload if you dared to try putting a title like Heavy Weapon in that setting. There’s just too much too fast—just the way you twitch, fearless gamers like it. It’s not as gratifying to beat as, say, Ikaruga (nor does it take as long), but you’ll be frustrated enough by the 8th level (of nine) to feel good about yourself nonetheless. It’s hard, it’s intense, and it makes your palms sweat. Enjoy.

  Sweet to the Core
  Old-Fashioned. It's 2-D sidescrolling goodness

 Intense and Addicting. You're going to want to play...a lot

  Going Bad
 4-Player Cooperative. It just gets too confusing

 Additional Powers. Some of the upgradeable items are next to useless or add to confusion

  Rotten to the Core
 Length. It could use some more levels

  The Core Score
Overall
9
Fun
10
Gameplay
9
Graphics
9
Audio
8
Replay
10
    Kid Safe Score
     8  Great
   Animated Violence. Nothing older gamers didn't grow up with.
   

 

 

 Xbox Live News
 
Halo 3 Heroic Map Pack Available December 11
After launching to incredible acclaim and fanaticism, “Halo 3” players will be able to enjoy three all new multiplayer maps on Dec. 11 as part of the Heroic Map Pack, the first in a series of download...
 
Project Gotham Racing 4 Cat and Mouse Coming Soon
The Cat and Mouse mode for PGR4 will be included in the next PGR4 update in the coming weeks.
 
Project Gotham Racing 4 Tournament Modes Now Available
Microsoft recently released four new, upcoming tournament modes for Project Gotham Racing 4.
 
Mountain Dew Game Fuel Now in Limited Edition Aluminum Bottle
Mountain Dew Game Fuel is now available for a limited time in limited edition aluminum bottles.
 
Microsoft and Bungie Split Up
Microsoft today announced a plan for Bungie Studios, the developers of the Halo franchise, to embark on a path to become an independent company.
 
More Microsoft Hirings
John Schappert to Head Microsoft Interactive Entertainment Live, Software and Services Businesses
 
Xbox 360 Facts and Stats from E3
Microsoft, at their pre-E3 press conference, announced some interesting facts and stats about the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live.
 
Three New XBLA Titles Available Tomorrow
Microsoft continues their weekly tradition of releasing several brand new XBLA titles for the Xbox 360.
 
New Details on Xbox 360 Spring '07 Dashboard Update Emerge
A video created by a 1PStart.com user demonstrates the new dashboard features Live users will be receiving in the near future in the upcoming April '07 update.
 
Two New Halo 2 Maps Available on April 17th
Bungie announced today that the new pair of Halo 2 maps are makeovers of Derelict and Hang 'Em High, two long awaited maps from the first game to be remade.
 
Hot Games: Halo 3 | Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Crysis | Dead Rising | Metal Gear Solid 4
About Us | Contact Us | Staff | Join Staff | Advertise
Copyright ©2003-2007 VGcore. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use