Heavy Nova Sega CD box art

Sega CD · Platformer / Fighting

Heavy Nova

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SystemSega CD
GenrePlatformer, Fighting
PublisherMicronet
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Sega CD, Heavy Nova is a platformer published by Micronet. It blends platformer and fighting elements.

Among the 13 Sega CD platformers in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

Heavy Nova is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Sega CD hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Heavy Nova is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Heavy Nova gameplay screenshot on Sega CD
In-game screenshot (Sega CD)

Heavy Nova walkthroughs & guides

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Heavy Nova FAQ

Who made Heavy Nova?

published by Micronet.

Is Heavy Nova multiplayer?

No. Heavy Nova is a single-player game.

How long does Heavy Nova take to play?

As a platformer, Heavy Nova typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Heavy Nova on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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