Blast Factor

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2006
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  • Summary: [Downloadable Game] Dive into a fierce microbial war zone and rid cells of deadly viral swarms. Supporting true High Definition at full 1080p and taking advantage of the PS3 system's advanced processing power, Blast Factor delivers a visually stunning experience as gamers use a combination[Downloadable Game] Dive into a fierce microbial war zone and rid cells of deadly viral swarms. Supporting true High Definition at full 1080p and taking advantage of the PS3 system's advanced processing power, Blast Factor delivers a visually stunning experience as gamers use a combination of techniques to work their way through each specimen, cell by cell, blasting waves of enemies and exploring new worlds. Self Adjusting Difficulty – As gamers play better, the game move them to the next level with a higher difficulty setting. If it gets too tough, the game will automatically ease the difficulty in the next level. SIXAXIS Wireless Controller - By tilting left and right, gamers can create tidal waves to propel enemies across the screen. Global Online Rankings - Gamers will be able to check their rank versus the world. [SCEA]… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. PSX Extreme
    90
    It plays well, runs smoothly, and heralds the kind of game play which will keep score-hounds coming back to it again and again.
  2. PSM3 Magazine UK
    85
    A brilliantly balanced score-attack game. It looks lovely too. [May 2007, p.77]
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  3. Play UK
    72
    It's online, it's smooth to control, it's cheap, and it's worth a blast. [Issue #152, p.72]
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  4. GameBrink
    67
    A solid shooter that fans will enjoy and a cheap way to show off some amazing effects on your new Playstation 3. [JPN Import]
  5. GameSpot
    66
    Blast Factor has some exciting moments and offers a unique twist on a familiar formula, but it still ends up feeling generic and forgettable.
  6. Eurogamer
    60
    But the bigger problem seems to be that developer Bluepoint Games has gone after two audiences at once, and it hasn't really done enough for either.
  7. IGN
    59
    There are countless games of its genre that do it better, some of which are more than 20 years old, and its use of tilt functionality doesn't change that.

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Andyman
    Dec 8, 2006
    7
    It's not quite as good as the magnificent Mutant Storm Reloaded on 360, but it's still great fun. The motion sensor adds a neat It's not quite as good as the magnificent Mutant Storm Reloaded on 360, but it's still great fun. The motion sensor adds a neat twist on the genre also. I would have liked to see a Time Attack mode, where you can play any level in the game, rather than just the 'start at level 1' arcade style. Oh well, maybe there will be an improved Blast Factor 2.… Expand
  2. Alvokun
    Feb 10, 2017
    7
    Blast Factor is insanely difficult at some points, but I guess that is precisely why I have a special affection for it. It offers differentBlast Factor is insanely difficult at some points, but I guess that is precisely why I have a special affection for it. It offers different modes and a cooperative mode, which I particularly enjoyed. If you are looking for a challenge, Blast Factor may be a good option.… Expand
  4. dubstar44
    Aug 27, 2022
    7
    i liked the game didnt play that much of it but the points i did play were quite fun the motion sensor for the game was decent the controlsi liked the game didnt play that much of it but the points i did play were quite fun the motion sensor for the game was decent the controls were easy to follow overall it was fun but the annoying thing is it reset my progress so i didnt really have motivation to play again… Expand
  5. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 30, 2023
    7
    A twin stick shooter before Super Stardust, it is actually a fun game with tight gameplay and controls, nice graphics, and the fact that it isA twin stick shooter before Super Stardust, it is actually a fun game with tight gameplay and controls, nice graphics, and the fact that it is made by Bluepoint who later makes remakes and remasters is really interesting to talk about.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best PS3 Game of 2006
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#15 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2006