Blast Factor

November 11, 2006 SCE Santa Monica Studio, Bluepoint Games Sony Computer Entertainment
Shooter Arcade
PS3
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Blast Factor is a physics-based action game which takes players into a fierce microbiological arena to guide a nano-machine against viral swarms. Proceed from specimen to specimen, waging microscopic war against an array of deadly viruses. Tilt the SIXAXIS controller to send ripples through the arena that shove enemies into groups, and then blast ‘em into catastrophic chain explosions for big points! Immersive high adrenaline arcade action in full HD at 1080p.
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Release Date November 11, 2006
Developer SCE Santa Monica Studio, Bluepoint Games
Publisher Sony Computer Entertainment
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action