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Blaston

PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Oculus Quest, Oculus VR, Meta Quest 2 • 2020

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Quick resume

In the slow-motion bullet-hell of Blaston, you duck, dodge, and weave to evade incoming attacks while preparing your dazzling next combos in a flash of skill. You feel like Neo and leave each session with your heart racing in this super fun tactical workout. Most importantly... Never. Stay. Still.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Strategy, Shooter, Sport

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    Pros

    • Addictive and intense gameplay
    • Excellent workout and physical engagement
    • Strong competitive ranking system
    • Active and friendly community
    • Cross-platform multiplayer with quick matchmaking

    Cons

    • Limited game modes beyond 1v1 duels
    • Small player base on some platforms
    • Some ui and matchmaking quality of life issues
    • Progression system may frustrate new players
    • No voice chat during matches

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Health, Story, Competition, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can customize loadouts and choose weapons, adapt tactics and strategies freely in 1v1 duels."

    • Competence
      5

      "High skill ceiling with ranking system, challenging opponents, and mastery of dodging, aiming, and weapon combos."

    • Competition
      5

      "Strong competitive 1v1 ranked multiplayer with leaderboards and matchmaking."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Addictive gameplay with players reporting long sessions and habitual play despite physical exhaustion."

    • Cooperation
      -3

      "Primarily 1v1 duels with limited social interaction; some social lounge features but gameplay is individual."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players create custom weapon loadouts and experiment with combos and tactics."

    • Domination
      2

      "Competitive environment with some trash talk and dominance seeking, but community described as friendly and respectful."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a physical and mental escape, enjoying intense immersive VR experience."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try new weapon combos, tactics, and strategies to gain advantage."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Gameplay occurs in fixed arenas with limited environmental exploration."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization of avatars and cosmetic items available, allowing some self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Futuristic, stylized VR shooter with imaginative bullet hell and slow-motion dodging."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Community interaction in social lounges and friendly gestures, but mostly individual duels."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills, learn new tactics, and improve ranking over time."

    • Health
      5

      "Highly physical gameplay requiring dodging, crouching, and movement, providing intense cardio workout."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires constant physical and mental attention; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Limited to surface-level social interactions; no deep emotional connections reported."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual dueling."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players unlock weapons and cosmetics through gameplay progression and ranking."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Gameplay is intense and physically demanding, causing sweat and exhaustion rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Engaging visual and auditory effects with fast-paced, exciting combat."

    • Status
      3

      "Ranking system and leaderboards provide social recognition and status among players."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free dueling."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires tactical thinking, planning weapon combos, and anticipating opponent moves."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High tension and adrenaline from fast-paced duels and risk of defeat."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report excellent value for price with frequent updates and active dev support."

    • Violence
      4

      "Core gameplay involves shooting and dodging projectiles in combat."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid damage and outlast opponents in duels, managing resources like ammo and positioning."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026