Heavy Barrel is a top-down, multi-directional run-and-gun shooter developed by Data East and released for the Arcade in 1987. You play as a heavily armed commando tasked with infiltrating an underground terrorist base. The game is best known for its unique superweapon: the titular Heavy Barrel energy cannon, which you must assemble by finding keys and unlocking weapon crates scattered throughout the levels.
How to Play
Your objective is to fight your way through enemy forces, collect power-ups, and defeat the boss at the end of each stage. To assemble the Heavy Barrel, keep an eye out for red keys dropped by certain enemies and use them to open the specialized hexagonal crates. In the browser, you can insert a coin with 5 and press 1 to start. Move your character using the Arrow Keys, and use Z to shoot and X to throw grenades.
Tips
- The Heavy Barrel weapon has limited ammunition and is lost if you die, so save it for boss fights or overwhelming enemy ambushes.
- You can shoot diagonally while moving in a different direction. Practice circle-strafing to avoid enemy fire while keeping your weapon trained on them.
- Prioritize targets that throw grenades or shoot rockets, as their projectiles cover a wide blast radius and are harder to dodge.
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