Blazing Chrome

 Switch
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Pure Nintendo
    Jul 30, 2019
    60
    Blazing Chrome’s gameplay borrows a lot from many arcade classics, no question. But a shorter experience that’d be worth a few quarters in a coin-op might not be worth $16.99, especially with the highly repetitive nature (and communication error popups). For better or worse, this title has the overall feel of a relic. As an older gamer who grew up with arcades, it should hold high appeal to me. Yet I can’t help but find myself thinking more about the games it’s trying to emulate, at least when playing solo.
  2. Screen Rant
    Jul 11, 2019
    60
    A decent follow-up to a bygone genre. Its pixel art and animation will satisfy retro-enthusiasts looking out for this lesser-served type of experience, and there’s minimal investment required to jump right in and experience some accessible arcade action. What’s troubling is that it pales in comparison to decades-old titles, and it’s frustrating that areas where it might have excelled, given the potential lessons learned — aspects like weapon selection, characters, gameplay, and combat variety — it simply results in passing marks instead of straight As.

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#91 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#11 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
  1. paolocezar91
    Jul 21, 2019
    8
    I have been following JoyMasher projects since Odallus, which is another great game and was very excited to play this one.

    Blazing Chrome    I have been following JoyMasher projects since Odallus, which is another great game and was very excited to play this one.

    Blazing Chrome is a very challenging and enjoyable game. The sound tracks is awesome and gameplay is very fluid, has some great complexity in its simplicity.

    Had two minor problems, one of them is the bosses on level 3 cause a major slowdown on Switch (especially on dock mode, on portable mode the slowdown wasn't that bad) and one time it even crashed my game, on my best run so far. The other is that I feel sometimes the melee attacks doesn't work that well, especially with those mantis-like enemies.

    These problems, however didn't take any of my enjoyment in the game. Soon I'll be starting a second playthrough with the ninja dude.

    Meus parabéns Danilo e Thais, um abraço!    … Full Review »
  2. RidleayRomero
    Jul 11, 2019
    10
    Blazing Chrome is a true return to the Contra style of run & gun gameplay! Blow stuff up, flames, missiles, lasers, 90's chiptune rock, youBlazing Chrome is a true return to the Contra style of run & gun gameplay! Blow stuff up, flames, missiles, lasers, 90's chiptune rock, you name it, this game has it! It's really fun, go play it.… Full Review »
  3. Oddlennon
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Probably one of the most difficult games I’ve played, but it was extremely fun and hugely satisfying when completing each level!
    I hope    Probably one of the most difficult games I’ve played, but it was extremely fun and hugely satisfying when completing each level!
    I hope they’ll be making some sequels.    … Full Review »
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