Heavy Metal Geomatrix (Game)

Heavy Metal Geomatrix

GAME » on July 2001

A 3D arcade platform-fighter by Capcom, based on the Heavy Metal magazine of grimdark sci-fi comics.

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Overview

Heavy Metal Geomatrix is a 3D sci-fi third-person weapon-based platformer-fighter developed and released by Capcom (Company) for arcades (using Dreamcast (Platform)-based Sega NAOMI (Concept) hardware) in 2001.

Based on the Heavy Metal comics magazine, Geomatrix features a dark and gritty aesthetic that combines sci-fi with fantasy locales. While it's not based on any story in the Heavy Metal universe, it features both consultation by the then-owner of the magazine (comic book artist Kevin Eastman (Person)) and character designs by comic book artist Simon Bisley (Person). It also features a licensed soundtrack by heavy metal artists (including Megadeth, Halford, Corrosion of Conformity, and Dust to Dust).

The story takes place in the late 21st century, where evolution in Nanobot micro-robotic technology allowed people to abandon the real world for cyberspace. Due to a catastrophic event that floods most of the Earth's landmass, power wars between multiple gangs began (using cyberspace as the battleground).

The game is seen as a spiritual successor to Spawn: In the Demon's Hand, now with more fighting game elements (such as a traditional round-based system) and less loadout management (with each character only having one weapon, including swords and both small and large firearms, which can be swapped as pick-ups). The game features two-player split-screen multiplayer (for both co-operative and versus play), with the option for two machines to be linked for team matches.

It was later ported to the Dreamcast (Platform) in Japan (on July 12, 2001), North America (on September 13, 2001), and Europe (by Bigben on April 12, 2002).

Gameplay

Similar to Spawn: In the Demon's Hand, the game is a one-joystick, four-button game. However, players now have two attack buttons (Shot and Attack) along with the Jump and Target Lock-On buttons.

Teams & Characters

There are 12 playable characters, each split into four teams:

818 Stompers

A mysterious gang of punks who stop at nothing to further their goals.

Hound (Character) (All-Rounder, Moto Gun)
Slash (Speed, Flame Thrower)
Zeus (Power, Hyper Bazooka)

911 Elite

An elite combat force dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of cyberspace.

Sarge (All-Rounder, Handgun)
Kassey (Character) (Speed, Handgun)
Stab (Character) (Power, Missile Launcher)

707 Metal Heads

Descendants of legendary knights, fighting to recover their ancestral lands.

Duke (Character) (All-Rounder, Killer Sword)
DI (Character) (Speed, Hard Sword & Trick Bomb)
Lance (All-Rounder, Ray Sword)

323 Agents

Psychotic mercenaries who will do anything for pay.

Phantom (All-Rounder, Hard Sword & Shotgun)
Mayfly (Character) (Speed, Sniper Rifle)
Talbot (Character) (Power, Homing Missile)

Soundtrack

The original game features a licensed soundtrack with various heavy metal bands from Sanctuary Records:

Megadeth - "Moto Psycho"
Halford - "Cyberworld"
Corrosion Of Conformity - "Gittin' It On"
Dust to Dust - "Submission", "New Low", and "Mr. Doe"

The Dreamcast version further expanded on its soundtrack:

W.A.S.P. - "Hate To Love Me"
Entombed - "Say It In Slugs"

OST Track List

The game also received a CD soundtrack, featuring the expanded soundtrack and four additional tracks:

Heavy Metal Geomatrix: Soundtrack (Front Cover)

Megadeth - Moto Psycho
Biohazard - Uncivilization
Dust To Dust - New Low
Rollins Band - One Shot
Entombed - Say It In Slugs
Halford - Locked And Loaded
Dust To Dust - Submission
Corrosion Of Conformity - Gittin' It On
W.A.S.P. - Hate To Love Me
Halford - Cyberworld
Motörhead - The Ace Of Spades
Megadeth - Burning Bridges

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