Heavy Metal L-GAIM

Released by Bandai for the NEC PC-8801 in 1985, this title recreates the world of the popular Sunrise robotic anime series "Heavy Metal L-Gaim" as a shooting game. It represents a bold attempt to capture Mamoru Nagano's unique and beautiful Heavy Metal designs using the limited PC hardware of the time, making it a must-see for anime fans. Released while the show was still airing, it stands as an essential piece of 1980s character game history that allowed audiences to directly experience the excitement of the original story.

Against the tyranny of the absolute ruler Oldna Poseidal, who dominates the Pentagon World, the protagonist Daba Myroad rises up piloting the "L-Gaim," a Heavy Metal left to him by his father. Joining the rebel army alongside his companions, Daba engages in fierce battles against the corrupt Poseidal forces while searching for his missing foster sister, Kyao Olbee. Featuring the brilliant mechanical designs of Mamoru Nagano, this title invites players onto a tumultuous battlefield to relive the gripping narrative of the original anime.