Blast the Past

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Blast the Past is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by The Work Club and was released on October 3, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

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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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Blast the Past offers a nostalgic atmosphere with well-designed levels and characters that immerse players in different historical eras.
The gameplay is engaging and fun, with responsive controls and a satisfying destruction mechanic that appeals to fans of demolition games.
As a free VR game, it provides a unique and enjoyable experience, making it a great introduction to VR for newcomers.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, making it difficult for players to complete levels.
Many players find the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which can hinder the overall experience.
The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and variety in terms of levels and gameplay.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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. Users appreciate the relaxing and humorous juxtaposition of soothing classical music with gameplay elements like demolishing buildings, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the free-to-play experience.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is characterized by a relaxing experience complemented by pleasant music and humorous elements, featuring multiple levels and a free-to-play model. While some players find it potentially boring, the rich environmental details encourage exploration and add depth to the overall experience.
- “Relaxing gameplay, nice music, multiple levels, good humor, free to play.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to long stretches of dullness between exciting moments.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's art style is highly praised, with some users expressing a desire for an extended version, while others find the graphics to be merely acceptable. Overall, the visuals receive a mixed reception, highlighting a strong artistic appeal but varying opinions on quality.
- “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.”