Blast Off Gets Console Release After 35 Years: Coming To Switch and PS4
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Namco's classic Japan-exclusive shoot 'em up Blast Off is set to be released on the Nintendo Switch eShop and PlayStation 4 on September 26, 2024. Originally launched in arcades in 1989, Blast Off is a sequel to the 1981 game Bosconian. This marks the first time Blast Off will be available on home consoles, as it was never previously ported to any console or computer systems.https://Twitter.com/famitsu/status/1838851019704512799The game represents a significant shift from its predecessor by adopting a vertical scrolling format, akin to other Namco titles like Xevious and Dragon Spirit. Players engage in battles against alien threats using four different

🚀 Blast Off, the classic Japan-exclusive shoot 'em up from Namco that originally launched in arcades in 1989, is set to make its home console debut on September 26, 2024. The game, a sequel to Bosconian, will be available for Nintendo Switch eShop and PlayStation 4.

In this release, players will engage in battles against alien threats using four different coloured lasers, each with unique firing patterns. The game releases exclusively in Japan initially.

Are you a fan of the original? Will you be picking this up once it becomes available in your region?