Underplayed Gems

ShellBlast: Legacy Edition (2018)

ShellBlast: Legacy Edition cover
Developer
Vertigo Gaming Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced puzzle game where you race against the clock to defuse bombs in a retro arcade style, with strategic depth from customizable bomb configurations.

puzzleactionfast-pacedretrostrategictensearcadetime-pressure

What players say

Players describe ShellBlast as a combination of minesweeper and picross where you defuse a bomb under a strict time limit. Many note the time pressure is punishing and the game gets significantly harder. A few report framerate issues that inadvertently make the timer easier.

Screenshots

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