Blaston

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"Blaston is a free-to-play, science fiction VR shooter focused on fast-paced multiplayer combat, where movement and strategy are key. Customize your weapons and appearance, and participate in player-hosted tournaments. The game features a revamped store, new weapon attachments, and style options, while the Blaston Spectator app allows for viewing on PC."

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 321 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

monetization26 negative mentions

Blaston offers a unique and fun gameplay experience that combines competitive shooting with physical movement, making it a great workout.
The game has a friendly community and active developers who listen to player feedback, ensuring continuous improvement and updates.
It's easy to learn but hard to master, providing a satisfying challenge for players of all skill levels.

The forced multiplayer aspect can lead to frustrating experiences with unbalanced matchmaking and disruptive players, particularly children.
The player base is dwindling, making it difficult to find matches at times, which can detract from the overall experience.
There are several quality of life issues, such as the lack of voice chat during matches and the inability to queue while in the social hub, which can hinder gameplay.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
57%
7%
The gameplay is widely praised for its intensity, fun factor, and variety, offering a unique blend of FPS mechanics, deck building, and dodging elements that create an engaging VR experience. Players appreciate the polished mechanics, strategic depth, and the physical workout it provides, although some suggest enhancements like new modes and improved UI for broader appeal. Overall, the game is considered addictive and immersive, with a strong community and competitive elements, despite some initial learning curves.
- “Great workout and fun, varied gameplay.”
- “Intense and addictive gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is amazing, I love the create your own deck of guns, and being able to dodge everything, and having to predict how your opponent is dodging, and the combos you can create.”
- “Needs a revamp to appeal to more VR gamers by adding new gameplay modes (exercise mode? dodging mode?), selling songs for revenue, selling storylines.”
- “The gameplay is simple, but dynamic and very efficient, with a good overall balancing.”
- “Needs some enhancements of the UI, a spectator mode, custom tournaments, probably tuning of the gameplay as with any other competitive games, but the premises are solid!”
monetization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
3%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has sparked significant controversy, primarily due to the developers' initial plans to introduce advertisements into a paid title, which many players found unacceptable. While some users expressed interest in the potential for ads, the overwhelming sentiment is against integrating advertisements into a game that players have already purchased, with concerns about the impact on the immersive experience. Following backlash, the developers have since reversed their decision to include ads, but the issue has left a lasting negative impression on the community.
- “It was the first time I saw microtransactions in a VR game, so that's interesting.”
- “I really looked forward to this game, but the addition of in-game advertisements, even temporarily, has destroyed my interest in playing this game or supporting this developer in any way.”
- “Though the advertisement test is only going to be on the Oculus version for now, this is plainly unacceptable to introduce advertisements into a paid game over half a year after launch.”
- “I purchased this game with the expectation that advertisements would not be placed into the game later; however, the developers just announced they plan to release an update putting advertisements into the game.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The game lacks a narrative component, with players noting that it is primarily focused on multiplayer gameplay rather than story-driven content. While the absence of a story is acknowledged, the engaging online play and cross-platform support are highlighted as key strengths, making it a fun experience despite the lack of a storyline. Overall, the emphasis is on competitive play rather than a traditional narrative experience.
- “The game is fun like watching its trailer; also, if you think the game is dead (like I thought before), it's because most of the players play on Quest 2 via the Oculus Store. It's cross-play and there are tons of players 😎.”
- “I have already played the game a ton on the Quest 2 and have now tried it on Steam, and needless to say, it is a must-buy here as well.”
- “This review is based on the Steam version and the version for Oculus Quest, which are almost identical.”
- “☑ no story”
- “Great game, no story but online play is lots of fun.”
- “Needs revamp to appeal to more VR gamers by adding new gameplay modes (exercise mode? dodging mode?), selling songs for revenues, selling storylines.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the stunning neo-noir visuals and polished art design, while others find them immersion-breaking and subpar. Players appreciate the improved visuals on Steam compared to the Quest 2 version, but there are calls for more graphical options and concerns about the promotional material not reflecting the in-game quality. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point for some, but a significant drawback for others.
- “After countless hours on the Quest 2 version, I decided to pick it up on Steam for the better visuals.”
- “Visuals are quite stunning, in a neo-noir sense, but not distracting to the gameplay.”
- “Very polished on many aspects: graphics, art design, sound effects; all is well done.”
- “The graphics in this game are so bad to the point where it's immersion breaking and makes you not want to play the game.”
- “Graphics: 2/5 stars.”
- “I wasn't a fan of the graphics in the game's promotional material, and I'm naturally skeptical of any multiplayer-focused experience, especially competitive ones, because of issues with small player bases and bad net code.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, describing the game as "buggy" and a "cluster" of problems, particularly after a year away from it. The overall experience has deteriorated, leading to frustration among players.
- “Initially was a great idea, but I came back after about a year and found it to be a buggy mess with a terrible UI. I also discovered it's free now.”
- “The game is buggy as hell.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game unexpectedly enjoyable and emotionally engaging, highlighting a warm community that enhances the experience. Many recommend immersing oneself fully, as it evokes strong feelings reminiscent of games that have captivated them for hundreds of hours.
- “I did not expect this game to be so fun and the community so heartwarming, but it is. I recommend you buy this game and see for yourself.”
- “Think back to a game you spent hundreds of hours in; let yourself get absorbed in it emotionally.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, noting its engaging mechanics that encourage movement and a diverse array of weapons, which contribute to a fun and varied experience.
- “Gets you moving quite a bit for a stationary VR game; a very wide variety of weapons keeps the replayability high.”
- “Super fun and offers a lot of replayability.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in missions and objectives makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers suggest that the music aspect of the game requires a revamp to better engage VR gamers, recommending the addition of new gameplay modes such as exercise and dodging modes. They also propose monetizing the experience through song sales and incorporating storylines to enhance the overall appeal.
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are not enough tracks available, and the ones that are included quickly become stale.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the challenges of online multiplayer interactions, noting that the tough gameplay often leads to amusing and entertaining moments.
- “Playing with people online is actually pretty tough and very fun and funny.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features impressive visuals that are complemented by strong performance, indicating effective optimization.
- “The visuals are stunning, and the game maintains excellent performance throughout.”
- “I am impressed by how well-optimized the game is; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The balance between graphics and performance is remarkable, making for a seamless gaming experience.”

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