HardNHeavy Remix
RetroRemakes competition entry
(www.remakes.org)
Installation
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Extract the zip file with pathnames
double click on the hnhv1.exe to play
(Note exe may not work on windows2000)
Controls
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Press Cursor left/right to move left/right
Left CTRL key or Cursor up to jump. Hold to jump higher
Left Shift key or cursor down to fire.
If you have a gamepad/joystick connected
left/right to move player .
Button 1 for jump.
Button 2 for fire.
Spacebar or Button 2 to advance on information screens
F12 save screenshot (.bmp format)
“hiscore.hnh” is created after the first time you play.
To reset highscore to zero delete the file named “hiscore.hnh”
How to Play
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Guide Heavy from left to right to reach the end of the level.
Collect the blue gems. Collect 100 to gain a bonus life.
Each gem add’s to your score.
Contact with any badguy is fatal. Shoot them or avoid them.
Some badguy’s take more tham one shot. Some are indestructable.
Killing a badguy adds to your score.
Some blocks can be destroyed. Be careful or you may destroy your only means forward.
Some blocks contain a bonus gem which you get awarded for destroying them.
Flashing star blocks are bonus blocks, hitting them releases a power up.
Collect the power up to increase the number of shots you can fire. Max 3 shots.
Every fifth level contains a boss, multiple hits will destroy the boss.
Credits
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Game Coding by Jonathan Olds
Graphics by Jonathan Olds, Based on original game art.
Sound FX from internet sites
Original Game Copyright 1989
PC Remake Copyright J.M.Olds 2003
Email: joncom2000@yahoo.co.uk
Another thing that really makes Hard ‘n’ Heavy (Remake) enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Hard ‘n’ Heavy (Remake). Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
