Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Indie
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Blast em! (2014): A Retro Arcade Shooter That Will Keep You Entertained for Hours
Blast em! is a retro arcade shooter game developed and published by QubicGames. It was released on PC, Mac, and Linux in 2014. The game is a love letter to the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s and 1990s, with its pixelated graphics, simple gameplay, and addictive score-chasing action.
In Blast em!, you take control of a spaceship and must blast your way through waves of alien robots. The robots come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they all have different attack patterns. You must use your ship’s weapons to destroy the robots before they can reach Earth and destroy it.
As you progress through the game, you will collect coins. These coins can be used to purchase power-ups that will give your ship new abilities, such as increased firepower, speed, or shields. You must use your coins wisely, as the wrong power-up at the wrong time could be the difference between a high score and having to start over.
Blast em! is a challenging game, but it is also a lot of fun. The gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, and the pixelated graphics and chiptune music create a retro atmosphere that is sure to appeal to fans of classic arcade games.
Gameplay
Blast em! is a simple game to learn, but difficult to master. The controls are simple: you use the arrow keys to move your ship and the spacebar to shoot. You can also use the mouse to aim your shots.
The game is divided into waves. Each wave consists of a set number of alien robots that you must destroy. The robots come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they all have different attack patterns. Some robots will fly straight at you, while others will move in more complex patterns. Some robots will shoot at you, while others will try to ram you.
You must use your ship’s weapons to destroy the robots before they can reach Earth and destroy it. Your ship is equipped with a variety of weapons, including lasers, missiles, and bombs. You can also collect power-ups that will give your ship new abilities, such as increased firepower, speed, or shields.
As you progress through the game, the waves will become more difficult. The robots will become more numerous and more powerful, and you will need to use all of your skills to survive.
Power-Ups
There are a variety of power-ups that you can collect in Blast em! These power-ups will give your ship new abilities, such as increased firepower, speed, or shields. Some of the power-ups include:
- Speed Boost: Increases your ship’s speed.
- Firepower Boost: Increases your ship’s firepower.
- Shield Boost: Gives your ship a shield that will protect it from enemy fire.
- Spread Shot: Gives your ship a spread shot that will fire multiple shots at once.
- Homing Missiles: Gives your ship homing missiles that will track down and destroy enemy robots.
You can collect power-ups by shooting them. Once you have collected a power-up, it will be activated automatically. You can only have one power-up active at a time.
Scoring
Your score in Blast em! is based on the number of robots you destroy and the time it takes you to complete each wave. The faster you complete a wave, the more points you will earn. You will also earn bonus points for destroying robots in quick succession.
At the end of each wave, you will be given a score summary. This summary will show you how many robots you destroyed, how much time it took you to complete the wave, and how many points you earned.
Conclusion
Blast em! is a fun and challenging arcade shooter that will keep you entertained for hours. With its retro graphics, addictive gameplay, and challenging difficulty, it is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
7.5/10
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