Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy

 Wii
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    70
    An intriguing game, but one that may not hold your interest for that long.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    70
    The central 2D shooter is not very good, but creating your own game to replace it is much more rewarding.
  3. Eurogamer Spain
    70
    People that love to share content and being part of a brilliant and growingly creative community should not miss this game.
  5. Edge Magazine
    60
    There are just too many of the simple things wrong, and too many areas where you feel that corners have been cut rather than obsessed over. [Sept 2008, p.88]
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  6. games(TM)
    60
    Great toy, great community, but not a great game. [Sept 2008, p.122]
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Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  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!… Full Review »
  2. 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.    … Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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