Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy

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  • Summary: Whether it's by land, sea or air, BlastWorks: Build, Trade, Destroy challenges you to a frenetic geometric battle. As you destroy your opponents, you can absorb their parts and use them to make your own ship bigger and stronger. In addition, level and ship editors let you customize andWhether it's by land, sea or air, BlastWorks: Build, Trade, Destroy challenges you to a frenetic geometric battle. As you destroy your opponents, you can absorb their parts and use them to make your own ship bigger and stronger. In addition, level and ship editors let you customize and design to your liking and then trade creations with friends. With bright, abstract graphics and fast-paced action, this "sticky" creative shooter based on the Tumiki Fighters online game will suck you in for the long haul. Become a massive ship over 15+ different missions by playing with the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk controller or the Wii Classic Controller. Design your own levels, ships, enemy ships, objects, and bosses with the in-depth Blastworks Editor. Assign Bullet Patterns, Sound FX, movement patterns, hit boxes, and more in the Ship Editor portion of the Blastworks Editor. Trade custom ships, levels and high scores with your friends via WiiConnect24. Absorb the pieces and weapons of destroyed enemies to build a larger, stronger ship that prepares you to fight more formidable Boss Ships. Supports multiplayer gameplay for 2-4 players in multiple modes. Retro geometric graphic style lends this classic shooter a unique look. Finish the game to unlock 4 complete Kenta Cho games: Tumiki Fighters, Gunroar, Torus Trooper and rRootage. [Majesco]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. 1UP
    100
    A Wii game combining a clever shoot-em-up with a surprisingly rich (if reasonably limited) object editor that lets you create your own levels and scenes. If you've ever had the itch to make your own shooter but don't know a lick about programming, this is one of the best ways to go about it.
  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    86
    Blast Works sure looks juvenile, but it's not a bad shooter--it's an enhanced version of "Tumiki Fighters", an indie PC game that uses "Katamari Damacy"-like mechanics. [June 2008, p.76]
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  3. GameTrailers
    84
    For a value title, Blast Works provides serious replay value for those willing to take the initiative.
  4. Nintendo Life
    80
    BlastWorks provides a good amount of shooting action out of the box, but the ability to create your own designs and easily share them with others is what really makes this title shine.
  5. Thunderbolt
    80
    If you have a Wii, then get this game. It‘s that simple. Blast Works is an amazing demonstration of how you can take an old concept and take it in directions that are limited only by your imagination.
  6. Boomtown
    80
    For what you get on the disc Blastworks is a fantastic package, it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea, but if you like your scrolling shooters, or have an inclination towards game design then this really is a must have.
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  7. games(TM)
    60
    Great toy, great community, but not a great game. [Sept 2008, p.122]
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. PPko
    Apr 27, 2023
    7
    My first impression was "1943 meets Katamari"?! By touching a defeated enemy as it arcs and spins across the screen, it fuses to your ship inMy first impression was "1943 meets Katamari"?! By touching a defeated enemy as it arcs and spins across the screen, it fuses to your ship in real time which becomes both offence and defense, firing in it's own unique way and falling off if it takes damage. Your craft can end up a screen-filling monstrosity, firing in all directions to hilarious results. Themes evolve level-to-level from WWI bi-planes to modern warfare to UFOs and grey-men. Gimmicky, yes, but unique and great fun while it lasts!… Expand
  2. MrMallard
    Apr 24, 2012
    5
    Blast Works is a very ambitious game. Based off of a japanese flash game, you play a ship which can collect the pieces of destroyed enemyBlast Works is a very ambitious game. Based off of a japanese flash game, you play a ship which can collect the pieces of destroyed enemy ships to make it stronger. To me, this game is absolutely average: the offensive pieces can be tough to catch properly, sometimes putting your little ship in danger while you try and get them in the perfect position. After awhile, you just straight-up can't see the screen due to the pieces of your uber-ship. The bosses absolutely spam bullets, making them next to impossible to beat, even with your uber-ship. This game draws you in for 10 minutes, then you put it away and never play it again. Not even the unlockables can get me in the mood to beat the game. It is perhaps the most "average" game i've ever played, with an admittedly really cool idea. Don't let that sucker you into buying this game, it isn't worth it.… Expand
  4. Nitro123
    Apr 9, 2014
    0
    This game is a lie. This game made it sound that the game was top-notch when it was actually pretty bad.
    The game looked like one of those    This game is a lie. This game made it sound that the game was top-notch when it was actually pretty bad.
    The game looked like one of those cheap flash games on computers and even those are better than this.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

34
#34 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#98 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008