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Blazend is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Richter and was released on January 7, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • Innovative gameplay with ship speed control enhancing movement precision in tight situations.
  • Strong nostalgic appeal with classic 90s Toaplan-style graphics and sound that evoke arcade era shooters.
  • Challenging difficulty and level design encourages memorization and skill improvement, providing good replayability.
  • Very high difficulty and punishing mechanics, including losing all power-ups and restarting stages upon death, leading to frustration.
  • Enemy bullet patterns are densely packed and sometimes have visibility issues, with scarce bombs making survival harder.
  • Lacks modern quality-of-life features such as a reset button and may feel inaccessible to newcomers due to steep learning curve.
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally well-received, with some users finding them acceptable rather than flashy, while others praise the detailed art style and evident developer effort in level design. Overall, the visuals effectively complement the game's style without relying on dazzling effects.

    • “The graphics are amazing and it really feels like the developer put a lot of time and effort into level design.”
    • “Nothing dazzling but very much acceptable.”
    • “So yeah, I guess these kinds of games are 'my thing', more so than modern shooters with flashy graphics.”
    • “The overall art style and attention to detail the developer pays is evident throughout the game!”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its innovation, featuring a ship speed control button that enhances maneuverability in tight situations. This unique mechanic adds depth and precision to the overall experience.

    • “Gameplay is innovative with a ship speed control button, allowing for better movement in tight situations.”
    • “I was hesitant about purchasing due to a small number of mixed reviews, but I enjoyed the gameplay video and Kanzaki Shintarou's 1cc hard mode playthrough on YouTube, so I went for it.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is simple yet harmonious, with a soundtrack and sound effects that stand out positively and deserve special recognition.

    • “The music deserves a special mention.”
    • “Soundtrack and sound effects: simple but harmonious.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers pretty decent replayability, providing enough variety to keep players engaged for multiple sessions.

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Blazend is a shooter game.

Blazend is available on PC and Windows.

Blazend was released on January 7, 2022.

Blazend was developed by Richter.

Blazend has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Blazend is a single player game.

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