The Nintendo Wii has yet another game that will definitely appeal to folks who love classic 2D scrolling shooters - Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy. One glance at the game screen and it will bring back fond memories of Kenta Cho’s popular online game Tumiki Fighters. Features include multiple game content editors and the innovative Blast Works Depot website that allows gamers to post and trade custom content worldwide. Definitely an idea that will greatly increase the longevity of the title. Nothing works better than a buzzing community who has the passion for the title in question, but hopefully the folks who pick up this new game will be numerous enough to make a positive impact in the long run.

According to Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations, Majesco, “Blast Works achieves a new standard in user-created content by allowing players to customize every aspect of gameplay, not just certain elements. Additionally, Blast Works Depot encourages gamers to push the limits of creativity by allowing them to post, trade, and rate custom content in a user-friendly, interactive medium.”

Blast Works features classic 2D side-scrolling shooter action with a “sticky” element that allows players to absorb the pieces and attributes of enemy ships to provide extra shields and guns to their own flying arsenal. In addition to 15 missions included in the basic game, multiple Blast Works Editors allow players to construct their own shapes, ships, levels, enemies and bullet patterns. Additionally, players can assign sound FX, movement patterns, and more to their unique creations. Also, for the first time ever on Wii, Blast Works lets gamers trade their unique content directly with friends or share their content globally over BlastWorksDepot.com via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and WiiConnect24. This website allows players to upload and download community-developed content with other users anytime from anywhere for endless gameplay possibilities!

You can pick up Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy for $39.99.

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