Blast-off

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Blast-off is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Quad-Games and was released on January 22, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Blast-off is a single-player Sci-Fi shooter game, where you control a ball of anti-matter seeking to leave our Universe by reaching super-fast speed. With great replayability, the game features 4 locations, special challenge zones, and 15 skills to unlock, with an increasing difficulty that will allow you to defeat epic bosses and reach life-saving speed. The game also offers a great soundtrack and steam achievements."

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game is fun, addictive, and offers a unique blend of endless runner and shooter mechanics, making it enjoyable for players looking for a challenge.
It features a great soundtrack and visually appealing graphics, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
The gameplay is easy to learn but hard to master, providing a satisfying sense of progression and replayability.

The technical implementation is weak, with poor graphics quality and unresponsive controls that can frustrate players.
The game lacks substantial content, with limited modes and repetitive gameplay that may lead to boredom after a short time.
Many players have reported issues with the game's difficulty spikes and inconsistent enemy behavior, making it feel unfair at times.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
54%
14%
The gameplay experience is mixed, with some players enjoying its simplicity, smoothness, and innovative mechanics, while others find it bland, frustrating, and lacking polish. Many appreciate the enjoyable physics and replayability, but some criticize the difficulty and lack of variety in challenges. Overall, the game offers a unique but polarizing gameplay loop that may appeal to certain players while leaving others wanting more.
- “It’s simple, smooth, and entertaining, with great gameplay and good vibes all around.”
- “An innovative title which, upon figuring out the mechanics, I couldn't get enough of.”
- “The gameplay is pretty easy to grasp and there are many things to unlock, giving it good replayability.”
- “The technical implementation here is weak, the visuals poor, the gameplay bland and uninteresting.”
- “The ball's inertia is way too high, the gameplay is frustrating and it's pretty damn hard to even last longer than a single minute.”
- “The basic mechanics make it pretty boring for me.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
16%
16%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its invigorating and dynamic soundtracks that enhance the overall experience. While some users noted issues with volume levels, the majority found the soundtrack to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment and even motivating some to purchase the game solely for its music. Overall, the music is frequently described as excellent, with many reviewers rating it highly and considering it a key aspect of the game's appeal.
- “I liked the music; it is very invigorating and it becomes much more fun to play.”
- “Extremely fun game, awesome soundtrack.”
- “Very dynamic and thrilling soundtracks, 'you gonna move!' :)”
- “The music doesn't seem to stand out to me very much, but I also had a hard time hearing it even with adjustments.”
- “There is also a music off option if you are curious.”
- “I think I can call this $1 worth of fun despite any other complaints I might have; the soundtrack alone is worth that.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing the simplistic and poor-quality 2D art assets that fail to meet modern standards, especially for a 2024 PC game. While some players appreciate the retro aesthetic, others find it lazy and unappealing, leading to a consensus that the visuals are a significant drawback. In contrast, a few reviews highlight excellent graphics and presentation, suggesting a divide in player experience.
- “Soundtrack and graphics are amazing; I really love the music.”
- “It's a fun little game that would have felt right at home in any 80's arcade but with better graphics and sound.”
- “Nice presentation, graphics, and music.”
- “The technical implementation here is weak, the visuals poor, the gameplay bland and uninteresting.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game in 2024, such poor quality 2D graphics in the 3D era just aren't good enough, whether it's a deliberate design fault on behalf of the developer or they just couldn't manage to do any better; this is a compromise gamers shouldn't have to put up with.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's story is minimal, focusing on a moral about perseverance in the face of adversity, but lacks depth with no backstory or branching narratives. Players note the absence of a traditional storyline and suggest that the experience could benefit from more structured missions. Overall, the narrative aspect is underdeveloped, emphasizing gameplay over storytelling.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “No, there's no backstory, no branching lines of conversation, no ambient occlusion, no 50-person multiplayer deathmatch with voice communication.”
- “Although (which is not necessarily a bad thing) there isn't a story.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally recommend grinding for effective game farming, suggesting that it can enhance resource acquisition and overall progress.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just don't feel worth the effort.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for players aiming to climb the leaderboards, thanks to its accessible gameplay and numerous unlockable content.
- “The replay value is huge if you want to make it to the top of the leaderboards.”
- “The gameplay is easy to grasp, and there are many things to unlock, giving it great replayability.”
- “Replay value is huge if you want to make it to the top of the leaderboards.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making multiple playthroughs feel redundant.”