Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Beat 'em Up

Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal

SystemSega Game Gear
Released1996
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperRealtime Associates
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1996, Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal is a beat 'em up developed by Realtime Associates and published by Acclaim.

It landed about 5 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1996 include Puzzle Bobble, Panzer Dragoon Mini and Lunar: Sanposuru Gakuen.

Realtime Associates also made Captain America and The Avengers, Quest for the Shaven Yak Starring Ren Hoëk and Stimpy and Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi for the Game Gear.

Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00DA-B709
Infinite Life00DA-B8FF
Character Select Modifier00DA-B5XX

See all Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal cheats

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Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal FAQ

When did Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal come out on the Game Gear?

Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1996.

Who made Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal?

It was developed by Realtime Associates and published by Acclaim.

Is Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal multiplayer?

No. Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal is a single-player game.

How long does Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Iron Man X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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