Blast Factor

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 17, 2006
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic 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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  5. VideoGamer
    70
    When it works, it gathers up your problems and piles them together to await their death. When it goes wrong, it simply washes everything bad your way, trapping and killing you.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    This is exactly the kind of simple but hugely playable offering that the PlayStation Store was made for. [May 2007, p.93]
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  7. 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]
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Gamestyle
    60
    The high tempo action is matched by a fluid frame rate that does not seem to dip even during boss encounters. While it lacks the draw dropping visuals of many full price counterparts, for £3.49 (until 23 May) it is a fine start to the PlayStation Store and a refreshing pit stop to keep on your hard drive.
  11. Pure Magazine UK
    60
    While all this mindless blasting is fun for a while, personally it became quite tedious in a very short time. [May 2007, p.67]
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  12. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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