ShellBlast: Legacy Edition (2018)

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

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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.

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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.

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