
Release Date: December 3, 2024
A dynamic 2,5D platformer, in which we play as a hammer wielding Anton or his co-worker Annie. In Antonblast we watch the action from the side, eliminating enemies and destroying the environment. The game was inspired by titles released for the Game Boy Advance handheld.
Antonblast is an action-packed platformer developed by the independent studio Summitsphere, whose portfolio includes the genre and stylistically related project Antonball Deluxe. The creation of this game was made possible thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.
The main character of Antonblast is a demolition worker - Dynamite Anton. When one day Satan himself steals his spiritual collection, the protagonist decides to grab his great hammer (Mighty F'n Hammer) and set off on a journey through the Burner Peninsula to destroy everything in his path and regain what belongs to him. He is not condemned to solitary play, as the casino owner, Brulo, who has his own dispute with the ruler of hell, reaches out to him.
In Antonblast we watch the action from the side. During the game we can play as both Anton and his crazy co-worker - Dynamite Annie. The adventure leads us through various locations full of branching paths, such as Boiler City, the treacherous Jam Jungle, or the frosty Cinnamon Springs. While rushing through them, we jump on platforms, avoid traps, switch between the foreground and background, and swing the hammer left and right.
The Mighty F'n Hammer serves us both for destroying objects like obstacles blocking the way, and even entire buildings, as well as for eliminating hordes of adversaries. Apart from regular enemies, much more powerful bosses stand in our way (sometimes filling the entire screen), with whom Anton has to struggle, so that his hammer can finally knock them off their feet.
Our primary task at each level is to find an element of Anton's spiritual collection, set one of the detonators given to us by Brulo, and escape to the beginning of the map before a powerful explosion turns the place into ashes. The game is incredibly dynamic, and in order to stay alive, we must be in constant motion, demonstrating dexterity and reflexes. There's also a challenge for those willing to beat time records on the leaderboards.
Among the sources of inspiration for the graphic design of Antonblast the authors mention graffiti and productions released for the Game Boy Advance console.
Platforms:
PC Windows December 3, 2024
PlayStation 4 2026
Nintendo Switch December 3, 2024
PlayStation 5 2026
Developer: Summitsphere
Publisher: Joystick Ventures
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Antonblast Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB Intel HD or better, 100 MB HDD, Windows 8.
Game Ratings for Antonblast Video Game.
CGMagazine: 9 / 10 by Jordan Biordi
ANTONBLAST is silly, chaotic, eclectic and above all FUN!
Nintendo Life: 8 / 10 by Mitch Vogel
Antonblast is a great tribute to Nintendo's Wario Land series with its madcap action and focus on gameplay variety. The cartoonish visuals, high replayability, and overall spectacle of the experience make this one well worth a recommendation, though we'd temper this by saying that it really needs some work on its Switch performance. Whether on Switch or elsewhere, we'd suggest you pick this one up if you're at all a fan of Nintendo's other Italian mascot and are looking for a well-made and fast-paced new 2D platformer-Antonblast has got it where it counts and is well-deserving of a spot in your library.
Kakuchopurei: 80 / 100 by Jonathan Leo
It ain't as spectacular as Pizza Tower -a fair comparison given how good that 2023 indie gem was- but Antonblast is still a damn fine 2D platforming and action title that stands on its own red little feet.
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