Play Iron Man and X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal Online

Summary

Iron Man/X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal lands on the Game Gear as a side‑scrolling beat‑'em‑up that lets you pilot either the armored Avenger or the alien warrior. The game drops you into a mission screen that spells out the objective, then you’re off jumping, punching and blasting with unlimited, upgradable energy beams while a finite fuel meter powers your flight. Iron Man can duck under hazards, whereas X‑O Manowar leans on a shield block, and both can snag medical icons, fuel canisters, stronger laser upgrades, or a rare chest‑plate mega‑blast for that extra punch. Environmental objects like gas canisters, wiring and control panels are destructible, serving as both puzzle pieces and power‑up sources, and the two‑player mode even lets friends team up as the same hero. Reviewers at Electronic Gaming Monthly loved the fluid animation but noted the clunky controls and a lack of level variety, which keeps the experience feeling a bit thin despite its flashy metal‑clad action.

Storyline

The storyline of Iron Man and X‑O Manowar in Heavy Metal is delivered through onscreen text. Iron Man and X‑O Manowar must team up to stop a team of supervillains from gathering the lost fragments of the Cosmic Cube.

It is also revealed that the space‑aliens from whom Aric stole his X‑O Manowar armor want it back.

The two heroes battle through several levels to stop the terrorists and their supervillain leaders from trying to rule the universe.