Apex Legends vs Heavy Nova

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale built around squads of “Legends” with unique abilities, praised for its fast, fluid movement, gunplay, and ping communication system.

Heavy Nova is a 1991 action title where players control a massive mech battling other mechs of varying sizes. The game features simple controls—A for punches, B for kicks, and a rocket button for sustained flight—making combat easy to pick up yet challenging to master. Originally released for the Sharp X68000, it was later ported to the Sega Mega‑CD and Mega Drive, bringing its arena‑style fighting to console audiences. The game blends platforming elements with fighting mechanics in a futuristic setting, offering both single‑player and multiplayer modes. Its retro graphics and arcade‑style gameplay capture the early 90s spirit of mech combat.

• Excellent gunplay and movement
• Free to play
• Great non-verbal comms
• Strong hero design

• Simple, intuitive controls
• Fast‑paced, action‑filled combat
• Supports two‑player local multiplayer
• Distinctive retro aesthetic

• Squad play can frustrate solos
• Grindy cosmetics
• Steep aim skill ceiling

• Limited to single‑screen arenas
• No modern save or checkpoint system
• Graphics may feel dated to new players