Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy (2008)

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Developer: Budcat Creations
Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Platforms: Wii
Genres: Shooter
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 2 player ratings
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

A frenetic geometric shooter where you absorb enemy parts to grow your ship, then build custom levels to share.

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About

Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy challenges shooter fans to a frenetic geometric battle exclusively for Nintendo Wii. As you destroy enemies, you’ll catch their parts and use them to make your own ship bigger and stronger. Then, unleash your creativity with the easy-to-use Blast Works editor where you can create your own ships, enemies and levels. Finally, trade these creations directly with friends or share with the entire Blast Works community at BlastWorksDepot.com. With bright, abstract graphics and fast-paced, dynamic action, this “sticky” shooter based on Kento Cho’s Tumiki Fighters online game will suck you in for the long haul.

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