Heavy Metal

Heavy Metal is a military action simulation that puts you in command of three powerful combat vehicles . You must devise a strategy to defeat enemy land and air forces in intense confrontation . The game features three distinct campaigns: MBT (Main Battle Tank) with the M1A1 Abrams viewed from a first-person cockpit perspective; FAV (Fast Attack Vehicle) with an armed XR311 dune buggy viewed from behind your vehicle; and ADAT (Air Defence Anti-Tank) where you operate a stationary rocket launcher against incoming aircraft . Complete missions to earn the rank of Tactical Commander and access a strategic map to plan your next move .

Commodore 64

Released in 1990 in North America and Europe by Access Software, designed by Bruce and Roger Carver with Brent Erickson, and graphics by Doug Vandegrift and Jim Slade . Some 8-bit editions include a free copy of Beach Head . The C64 version features three diverse gameplay modes that alternate between 3D first-person tank combat, overhead desert racing-shooter, and static anti-aircraft defense . Zzap!64 reviewed it in issue #64 (August 1990) . Retail price was £9.99 on cassette and £14.99 on disk .