Chroma Blast

About

Chroma Blast is a fast paced twin stick shooter with many different styles of play where you fight through waves of enemies while constantly leveling up your ships colorful arsenal. Beat your friends and challenge yourself in the leaderboards, or seek out a true test of skill for those good enough to find it.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews

music16 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a colorful and engaging experience.
Great soundtrack and vibrant graphics enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
It's free to play, making it accessible for anyone looking for a casual gaming experience.

The controls are confusing and difficult to master, leading to frustration during gameplay.
There is a lack of tutorials or explanations for upgrades and mechanics, making it hard for new players to understand the game.
The game suffers from balance issues, with certain upgrades and weapons being overpowered while others are nearly useless.

music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
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14%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging and vibrant electronica soundtrack that complements the gameplay. However, some players find it repetitive and suggest the addition of more varied tracks to enhance the experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, there are calls for improvements and more diversity in the music selection.
- “The music is amazing, the design is phenomenal, and the gameplay is really engaging and just really addictive.”
- “Addicting gameplay and great soundtrack.”
- “It's colorful, has some amazing electronica music, and features arcade-like bullet hell gameplay.”
- “Also, the music is pretty bad and basically a ripoff from Ape Escape.”
- “Although I like the music, it's repetitive.”
- “If this game had different schemes, skins, and music instead of just one repetitive set, it would be much better.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
40%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the unique upgrades and addictive nature, while others criticize the unintuitive controls and lack of balance among weapon combinations. Many find the gameplay challenging and engaging, but the absence of a tutorial and numerous bugs detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the game has potential, its execution leaves some players frustrated.
- “Unique upgrades allow for fun, albeit silly, weapon combinations to spice up the gameplay.”
- “Addicting gameplay and great soundtrack.”
- “The music is amazing, the design is phenomenal, and the gameplay is really engaging and just really addictive.”
- “Gameplay loop just doesn't last.”
- “Many bugs, horribly unbalanced weapons (yellow then blue is OP, yellow then yellow is suicidal), terribly unintuitive controls (some guns fire with arrow keys, some with spacebar, some autofire, and you have to guess if you don't read a guide), and the gameplay isn't that fun.”
- “All in all, lots of bad design/gameplay and the need to find everything out for yourself makes this game annoying for me, but I don't speak for everyone.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The graphics of the game are described as modern and minimalistic, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic, though some users find them overly simplistic or reminiscent of a prototype. While the art style is appreciated for its originality and pleasing effect, there are calls for more variety in enemy designs and customization options for the graphics. Overall, the visuals are a mixed bag, appealing to fans of minimalism but potentially lacking depth for others.
- “Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “Graphics add to the great minimalistic effect of the game and are pleasing to see.”
- “If you know me (thanks!), you know that I like pixel games, mostly because I appreciate what creators can do with the art style. This is one of those games that's just plain good.”
- “The only thing I'd change/add is more variety to the enemies, and give options to how to style the graphics.”
- “Chroma Blast is a twin-stick shooter with minimalistic graphics and music.”
- “Graphics too simplistic - looks like a first-pass prototype.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with some users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is generally enjoyable, but players report significant stability issues, including bugs that prevent them from selecting certain upgrades, and attempts to restart or reinstall the game do not resolve these problems.
- “Great game, but very buggy. I can't choose certain upgrades, and restarting or reinstalling won't fix the issues.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find humor in observing newcomers struggle with the menu controls, highlighting the game's lighthearted approach to user experience.
- “It's hilarious to watch new players try to figure out the menu controls.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment enjoyable.”