A new Metroidvania game comes to consoles today. The game, whose full title is Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread, spent some time in Early Access on Steam before its release. Today, Blast Brigade launches on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Blast Brigade is a 2D action game set on a tropical island. The titular brigade must defeat Dr. Cread and save the world. Here’s a (slightly) more specific summary, courtesy of today’s press release:
If it sounds like a cliché, over-the-top action game or movie, that’s because it is. Blast Brigade‘s fully voice-acted cutscenes are inspired by ’80s action films. Similarly, the gameplay takes inspiration from previous Metroidvania games:
Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread Features Four Protagonists
In Blast Brigade, you play as four characters. Jeff, Galahad, Shura, and Vortex all bring something different to the table in terms of gameplay, and their various tools and skills will help the player progress. According to the game’s Steam page:
Currently, the game has very positive reviews on Steam. Will it rise through the ranks to become a beloved classic? Only time will tell. If this new Metroidvania game has piqued your interest, you’re in luck. Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread launches today on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
