
Release Date: September 23, 2022
A puzzle game inspired by the cult classic Tetris. In Block Blast, we select randomly drawn blocks of various shapes to fill the vertical and horizontal lines of the grid, earning points. Power-ups are obtained from combos and help us in clearing the board.
The experienced Singaporean studio Hungry Games, known for casual puzzle games, created and released Block Blast for mobile devices in 2022, and later made a version available for play in web browsers. The game was highly inspired by Tetris and gained significant popularity.
The core of the gameplay involves arranging differently shaped blocks so that the vertical or horizontal lines they form connect the edges of the board, creating a solid row or column. When this happens, just like in the famous Tetris, the grid is cleared of that line, and the player earns points.
Unlike Pajitnov's hit, the inserted blocks are static and chosen by us from randomly drawn groups at the bottom of the screen. To avoid a situation where there is no more space for blocks, which means a loss, power-ups are used, obtained through combos.
For example, if we manage to match four blocks of the same color in a square pattern, we receive a bomb that removes all blocks of the selected color from the board. On the other hand, matching four blocks in a straight line equips us with a rocket. Upon its activation, the entire row or column is removed.
Block Blast is an example of minimalism, focusing solely on what is essential for gameplay. In this case, it is being presented with the colorful tiles.
Platforms:
PC Windows March 14, 2024
Android September 23, 2022
Apple iOS September 23, 2022
Developer: Hungry Studio
Publisher: Hungry Studio
Age restrictions: none
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