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Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank

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9.0 User Score:

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Based on 17 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Developer: PopCap Games

Genre(s): Shooter, Action

Players: 4

ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)

Release Date: January 17, 2007

Summary

[Xbox Live Arcade] Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank unleashes adrenaline-soaked side-scrolling shoot-'em-up arcade action. With a blast of retro eighties videogame chic, Heavy Weapon brings classic shooter action and explosive power to Xbox Live Arcade. Fight through 19 story-based missions to upgrade six different weapon banks, or jump into instant action with the blazing Survival mode. Grab your friends and storm across enemy lines in co-operative multiplayer modes. Are you ready for the furious fun of Heavy Weapon? [Microsoft]

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What The Critics Said

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Xboxic

Definitely one of the better arcade games around and it gives you a lot of bang for your buck. The game mechanics are very simple but it remains challenging and that’s what is making it so addictive.

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Official Xbox Magazine

If you like twitch games, Heavy Weapon is an explosively explosively good time. [Feb. 2007, p.75]

Planet Xbox 360

With long lasting Mission mode, an unlockable Boss Blitz mode, satisfying Achievement Points, and smooth and addictive Live play, Heavy Weapon adds its name to the list of must-own Arcade titles.

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Team Xbox

Where the game really separates itself from the pack is the armory functionality, its visual style, and the super weapons that it gives to players. The gameplay feels wonderful, even new in parts, the visuals bring a new flair to a classic style game, and the multiplayer trimmings are just icing.

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Official Xbox Magazine UK

The frantic 2D play, the limited movement options and the massed death from above make it a challenge even to twitch gamers. Throw in four-player survival, a boss battle mode and great co-op and it’s a must-buy.

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Games Radar (in-house)

Heavy Weapon is the type of brief, brainless fun the service is built for, without looking and feeling like a crusty old arcade game. It's easily one of the 360's best downloadable games yet.

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Eurogamer

As much as you might not be thrilled about the prospect of a 2D scrolling tank shooter, Heavy Weapon is far better than it initially appears to be. As an example of how to bring the past up to date, it's one of the best examples on Live to date.

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360 Gamer Magazine UK

With classical gameplay at the heart of Heavy Weapon, what seems like minutes turn into hours of old-school fun. [Issue 22, p.62]

IC-Games

Heavy Weapon might seem very basic in design but we guarantee this particular download will have you playing long into the night just to make a dent on that now famous Xbox Live Leaderboard.

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Xbox World Australia

It's cheaper than the PC version, and when you take into account the challenging story mode, enhanced visuals and features, as well as a slew of other options and robust multiplayer, it's hard to not recommend Heavy Weapon.

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Gaming Target

A simplistic shooter that is charming precisely for its simplicity.

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GameSpot

Heavy Weapon's arcade-style shooting is incredibly appealing, especially when you get into the ridiculous action in the multiplayer modes.

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Computer and Video Games

Oh, and if you thought Geometry Wars was pretty tough on the eyes, think again... Heavy Weapon is the most tear-inducing Xbox Live title we've yet beheld.

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IGN

A fun little game that gets a bit too repetitive for its own good. It's a well conceived shooter with some nice presentation and it does a fine job organizing the achievements.

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VideoGamer

Heavy Weapon might be distinctly unoriginal in what it does, but it's a fun, action packed experience that is ideal for Microsoft's online service.

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G4 TV

Heavy Weapon is a fun, if repetitive, game for one, but it is truly comical multiplayer diversion.

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X360 Magazine UK

We're so incensed with yet another Xbox Live Arcade game using "Robotron"-style controls. [Issue 17, p.116]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Andyman gave it an8:
Twice the cost of Namco's reruns, three times the fun, and five times the replay value. Heavy Weapon is worth the 800 points for the 4-player co-op Live play alone. It's the perfect stress reliever after a hard day.

Red XIII gave it an8:
This game is very simple, yet very fun. If your just looking for a quick online/offline game this is the one, easy to pick up yet hard to master. The first half of the games single player is easy the second half more challenging. The online is fast paced and a lot fun. You can play it for 5 minutes or even a couple of hours. Lots of fun, download the demo and try it out.

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