Blast Corps (N64)

There are some jobs that I would simply love to have. Being supreme dictator of the World is probably the most obvious one but sometimes, when I have a less inflated opinion of myself, I like to picture myself in the job of Blast Corps' designer. I can picture the scene now. Gathered together with the Rare software development team, I attempt to explain the premise of my game: "Well, you see, this nuclear-weapon carrying truck leaks, and so the steering wheel jams, and you have to save the world by preventing any collisions between the truck and buildings." "And how do you prevent these collisions?"asks the manager. ...  Read the complete review

Blast Corps was one of the games released for the launch of the N64 and it was completely over shadowed by the likes of Mario 64. To be honest I only bought the game because it was the cheapest one in the shop but I quickly relised it was great. The game in volves clearing the path for a truck with a nuclear bomb opn the back of it. This is done by the player who has the control of a bulldozer for the majority of the game but other vehicles are available during the game. You must slide you vehicle into buildings bringing them crashing to the ground and allowing the truck safely through the area. Doind this requires a good technique as well as being fast fingered too. ...  Read the complete review

Blast corps was one of the launch games on the N64 in 1997. To sum up Blast corps = demolition heaven. Not that the story is relevant, but a truck loaded with 2 nuclear bombs has suffered a malfunction and is heading towards cities. Cue in Blast corps to save the day by demolishing anything that stands in the way of the truck. Graphically, the game looks ok by todays standards but remember back in the day this game was all the rage. Sound wise, it gets you in the mood for wanting to be a demolition man. There are a number of vehicles from bulldozers to giant robots and no matter the vehicle, you get the satisfaction of seeing ...  Read the complete review

Well it’s from Rare ware and it’s got a good theme. What you’ve got to do in this game is you’ve been set the task of various missions which involve you destroying building, which is really fun. You’ve got to do, for example clear the path way for a important vehicle by smashing a load of buildings. The graphics aren’t that good and the sound track won’t make you want to jump up and burst into song but the game play is fantastic. It’s worth a go, it will keep you playing for a few weeks. But if you don’t want to actually own it because you know you would probably just exchange or sell it soon, just rent it and enjoy. ...  Read the complete review

Let me put it this way. How would you like it if a giant robot did a seat-drop on your home? The sound has two basic elements boom and ahhhh. the story is piontless since it might be a good idea to not kill eveything along the way to a safe place to detonate. They probably killed more people and ruined more structures than they saved. the graphics are the strong piont. That leaves very little credit for any thing else. The satisfaction is poor because of the concept of doing the same old thing over and over over over over over over over and over again and again again and again the control is very very very very very very very very stupid and difficult. The dump truck ...  Read the complete review