Blast Corps

 Nintendo 64
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. GamePro
    100
    When it comes to video game destruction for brains and brawn, Blast is definitely the master.
  2. Nintendojo
    98
    An instant classic.
  3. IGN
    90
    Blast Corps never denies that it is primarily a video game, and that is very refreshing. A great first generation game that shows off Rare's potential and game-making skill.
  5. Total Video Games
    90
    The orginality is definitely here, and the fun and excitement is also packed into this game.
  6. Electric Playground
    90
    Blast Corps is a cartridge worth it's weight in explosives. There's no game like this available for any other console but something tells me, we'll be seeing plenty of copy cats in the future.
  7. netjak
    90
    Blast Corps stands tall with not so much as an attempt to recreate its addictive game play and charm. With intelligent puzzles, good fast action, and a huge variety of things to do (like blow things up), you can't help but to fall in love with this game. [Jan 2005]
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  8. Hot Games
    90
    The original premise, varied situations and fresh gameplay means that Blast Corps is like nothing you've experienced before. The biggest shame about Blast Corps is that it seems destined to be the most under-rated classic Nintendo 64 game.
  9. TotalGames.net
    88
    A riotous arcade experience structured to provide massive, total addiction. The 'just-one-more-go' syndrome is impossible to resist.
  10. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    88
    It's like playing witih explosive-laden Tonka trucks, with no mess to clean up afterwards. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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  11. GameSpot
    84
    In this frighteningly entertaining new cart, developers Rare have gone all out, combining nuclear weapons, giant robots, construction vehicles, AND load motor noises in one title. The results are spectacular.
  12. Nintendorks
    80
    A refreshing aspect of Blast Corps is that it involves replayability within the game. Once you finish a level the first time, you need to go back and finish it again and again.
  13. All Game Guide
    80
    If it seems you don't get your money's worth in videogames anymore, Blast Corps is truly exceptional value. Three words: original, addicting, and challenging. There's no game quite like this in the 32/64-bit generation.

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best N64 Game of 1997
6
#6 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1997
7
#7 Most Shared N64 Game of 1997

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 62
  3. Negative: 2 out of 62
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Apr 27, 2023
    8
    A rather unique little arcade game that takes "collateral damage" to a whole new level. Smash, bash and crash your way through levels ofA rather unique little arcade game that takes "collateral damage" to a whole new level. Smash, bash and crash your way through levels of destruction in a simple but addictive formula that's difficult to pigeonhole. The most important thing is, it's fun.… Full Review »
  2. Toasty87
    Jul 11, 2020
    3
    Very boring l like the music but the gameplay is just a complete zzz snooze fest.
  3. BrettSiebenhaar
    Jun 1, 2018
    7
    Ehhhhh. I liked the game...didnt love it, just liked it. It was fun at times, but the game got boring. The different vehicles all did theirEhhhhh. I liked the game...didnt love it, just liked it. It was fun at times, but the game got boring. The different vehicles all did their own thing which was cool, but to me, the game wasnt as great as everyone else says...… Full Review »
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