Heavy Nova

About

You control a hulking mech in a no-holds-barred brawling match against opponents of varying sizes. Press A to punch, B to kick, and hold up to fire rockets that keep you airborne as long as the button stays pressed. The simple control scheme masks a game that demands timing and momentum management. Vertical stages let you rocket between platforms while trading blows. The focus is pure combat with minimal narrative, just you, your fists, and a roster of rival mechs. Developed by Holocronet and published by Micronet, Heavy Nova launched on the Sega CD in Japan alongside Sol-Feace in 1991. A Mega Drive version followed in the US in 1992. The game’s straightforward yet responsive gameplay has earned it a cult following among retro fans. While its pixelated visuals and limited stage variety show their age, the mech-on-mech punchouts remain brisk and satisfying. A relic of early ’90s arcade-style action that still holds up for quick bursts of button-mashing fun.