TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Heavy Unit
Deep cut
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Inter State |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989, Heavy Unit is a shoot 'em up developed by Inter State and published by Taito. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1989 include Vigilante, Volfied and Dungeon Explorer. Among the 37 TurboGrafx-16 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
Inter State also made Super Star Soldier for the TurboGrafx-16.
Heavy Unit 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 TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Heavy Unit is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Heavy Unit cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1f0008:03 |
|---|---|
| Invincibility | 1f0212:00 |
Heavy Unit walkthroughs & guides
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Heavy Unit FAQ
When did Heavy Unit come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Heavy Unit was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989.
Who made Heavy Unit?
It was developed by Inter State and published by Taito.
Is Heavy Unit multiplayer?
No. Heavy Unit is a single-player game.
How long does Heavy Unit take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Heavy Unit 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.
Read more about Heavy Unit 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.