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Review: Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition (PlayStation 4)

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The Black Hand of Fate, an international Terrorist Group, has constructed a secret base within the heart of a Volcano, and has built a massive army of bio-engineered soldiers and genetic monsters to take over the world! You are the only one that can put a stop to their dastardly plans.

Pros:

  • Pixel graphics.
  • 91.72 MB Download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • Options- Music/FX sliders, Clear data and three control layouts.
  • Chip tune soundtrack.
  • Pick ups in level for range, Speed and burst mode.
  • Action platform shooter game play.
  • Supports analogue and D-pad.
  • Simple two button controls.
  • Big boss battles.
  • Two difficulties- Normal and hard.
  • Can replay levels.
  • Instant loading times.
  • Big levels with multiple rooms and routes.
  • Unlock weapons and costumes by picking up all gold and killing all enemies in levels.
  • Solid platformer.
  • Many enemy types from fast movers to jumpers and flyers.
  • Hearts are your life. Enemies drop hearts to replenish. Can find more heart containers.
  • Unlock boss rush mode.
  • Medals section to show what you have unlocked.
  • Cash collected and enemies killed percentage counter on the HUD.
  • Doors are also checkpoints.

Cons:

  • Music gets rather annoying.
  • Lift beams and doors need you to press up to use, Well up only works on the D-pad.
  • Repetitive.
  • No real tutorial or explanation.
  • Lacks any hook or wow factor.
  • Very basic.
  • Cannot swap direction when shooting.

The Numbers:
  • 7/10
    Graphics - 7/10
  • 5/10
    Sound - 5/10
  • 7/10
    Accessability - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Length - 7/10
  • 6/10
    Fun Factor - 6/10
6.4/10

Summary

What you get here is a solid shooter. It doesnt have a lot of wow factors going on but it does shooting and platforming well, The levels are fun to explore and there is a lot of enemy types. A lot of unlockable weapons and costumes at least give you something to aim for. A score system could of had this down as a score chaser but oh well. In short it doesnt do anything extrordinary but it does do what it says and well.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!