Blaster by FogNog Software
$8.95 US
Reviewed March 2002
If you put Raiden and Galaga together you've
got the concept of Blaster, developed by FogNog Software.
I say only in concept because Blaster has a much more creative
game design, and has much better graphics and sound effects
than either Raiden or Galaga. Blaster has 4 long action-loaded
levels with lots of power ups, bonus points, a boss at the
end of each level and some thumb numbing action! After you
finished 4 regular levels you will be rewarded with an extra
timed level where you play for as long as you can survive.
If I had to recommend 1 arcade game on Pocket PC, Blaster
would be the one without a question. I've never seen a flight-shooter
game with such fast and furious action along with such beautiful
design and graceful rhythm.
Playing Hints and Tips
Bosses:
First boss: You won't hurt the boss when it's in formation. The only
thing you can do is dodge its attacks and other incoming enemy crafts.
When it breaks its formation into individual flyers, attack them with
all you've got. The more you kill here the quicker you will finish the
boss.
Second boss: There are 3 stationary defense
bases that shoot laser bolts at you at very high speed. These
bases are protected by shields. So here's my strategy: shoot
at the middle base first while avoiding the incoming enemies
and the bolts from the base guns. It will take a while to
get rid off the shield, but once the shield is gone, the
base will go boom very quickly. Then I did the same thing
to the one on the left, then right.
Third boss: You need to keep shooting the
shields which means for a while there might not be anything
happening. But when you break the shields, killing the boss
is quite easy.
Forth boss: Before the boss appears, make
sure you pick up as many power ups as you can, cause you
are going to need every ounce. Fly to the side of the boss
ship to avoid its laser bolts. These bolts are not only fast
but they can also trace your movements. As you fly from one
side of the boss to the other, unload as many shots as you
can at the center of the boss. You don't have to fight the
small incoming enemy ships. Since they have a certain formation,
you can just fly around them.
Cheat Codes:
The only reason I'm listing the
cheat codes here is because I don't want you to miss out
on the whole experience playing this game. It'll be more
fun if you keep trying to beat the game on your own, because
once you turn the cheat codes on you won't be able to save
your high score!
When you launch the game you will
see a dog image for a couple of seconds, press Up, Left,
Up, Down on you directional pad for invincibility before
the image disappears. It will beep if the game accepts
the code; otherwise the code is not turned on. After the
beep, you will have another couple of seconds to enter
a second code if you wish. Press Down, Left, Right, Down
to unlock all levels.
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