Chroma Blast

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Chroma Blast is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by William Cheek and was released on July 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Chroma Blast is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter where you battle waves of enemies while upgrading your ship's vibrant arsenal. With 31 unique weapons, 6 challenging enemy types, and a deadly boss, players can test their skills and compete on online leaderboards. Its dynamic gameplay offers varied styles and intense action for both casual and hardcore players.

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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 141 reviews

music16 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Chroma Blast features vibrant colors and a fun, engaging gameplay loop that can be addictive for players who enjoy arcade-style shooters.
The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience without any financial commitment.
Players appreciate the unique upgrades and customization options that add variety to the gameplay experience.

The controls are often criticized for being unintuitive and difficult to master, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of mouse support and awkward input schemes.
The game suffers from a lack of clear instructions or tutorials, leaving players confused about how to effectively use upgrades and navigate the gameplay.
Many reviews highlight significant bugs and balance issues, particularly with weapon upgrades that can make the game feel unfair or unplayable at times.

music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its engaging and vibrant soundtrack, particularly highlighting the work of Jacob Greenmount. While some players find the music addictive and fitting for the gameplay, others criticize it for being repetitive and reminiscent of other titles, suggesting a desire for more variety. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, but there are calls for additional tracks and options to unlock new music.
- “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%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the unique upgrades and addictive nature, while others criticize the unintuitive controls and balance issues that detract from the experience. Many find the gameplay challenging and engaging, but the lack of clear tutorials and frustrating mechanics have led to a sense of annoyance for some users. Overall, the game offers a fun concept but suffers from design flaws that impact player enjoyment.
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist art style that some players find appealing, while others criticize it as overly simplistic and reminiscent of a prototype. While the minimalism contributes to a unique aesthetic, many users express a desire for more variety and contemporary elements in the visual design. Overall, the graphics evoke mixed feelings, with some appreciating the originality and others finding them lackluster.
- “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 is pleasing to see.”
- “Good music and nice art style.”
- “This game features very lackluster minimalist 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
- “Graphics too simplistic - looks like a first-pass prototype.”
- “Chroma Blast is a twin-stick shooter with minimalistic graphics and music.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 my overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find humor in observing new users 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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews for the "story" aspect are minimal and lack detail, with one user simply questioning the presence of a story. Overall, there seems to be little engagement or clarity regarding the narrative elements of the game.