Blast the Past

About

Operate a wrecking crane in VR to destroy the last remaining old building in a city of new skyscrapers, push buttons, turn wheels and make sure the ball hits its target!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fun and satisfying gameplay centered around destruction, making it a great introduction to VR.
Impressive for a free game, with good physics and a charming art style that adds to the experience.
Offers a unique and enjoyable experience with hidden elements and collectibles, making it engaging despite its short length.

Frequent crashes and bugs hinder the overall experience, making it frustrating for players.
Controls can be clunky and unresponsive, leading to difficulties in gameplay and reducing enjoyment.
Limited content and short playtime leave players wanting more, as the game feels more like a demo than a full experience.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The music in the game is praised for its inventive integration into the VR experience, allowing players to change tracks by interacting with a boombox. The combination of relaxing tunes, including soothing classical music, enhances the gameplay and adds a humorous contrast to the demolition activities. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “You can change your background music by picking up another tape and inserting it into the boombox.”
- “Relaxing gameplay, nice music, multiple levels, good humor, free to play.”
- “Something about demolishing a building while listening to soothing classical music makes me laugh.”
- “The music selection feels limited and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The background music often clashes with the gameplay, creating a distracting experience.”
- “While the concept of changing music is interesting, the execution falls flat with a lack of variety.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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150%
The gameplay is characterized by a relaxing experience complemented by pleasant music and humorous elements across multiple levels. While some players find it potentially boring, the rich environmental details encourage exploration and enhance engagement, all within a free-to-play model.
- “Relaxing gameplay, nice music, multiple levels, good humor, free to play.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to long stretches of dullness that make it hard to stay invested.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game's art style is highly praised, with some users expressing a willingness to pay for an extended version, while others find the graphics to be merely acceptable.
- “I love the art style of this game; I would definitely pay for an extended version.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The attention to detail in the environments is breathtaking.”
- “The graphics are okay.”