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Blazer

Blazer is a classic vertical shoot 'em up set against the backdrop of an intergalactic conflict. Players take on the role of a mercenary hired by the Sahiban race to steal the Mazeli's ultimate weapon, a…

31 December 1987

Blazer is an arcade, released 31 December 1987 on Commodore C64/128/MAX.

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What Blazer is

Blazer was released in 1987. It was published by Nexus. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Blazer is a classic vertical shoot 'em up set against the backdrop of an intergalactic conflict. Players take on the role of a mercenary hired by the Sahiban race to steal the Mazeli's ultimate weapon, a powerful ship called the 'Blazer'. The game features top-down gameplay where players navigate through enemy-infested space, dodging attacks and returning fire with a basic forward-shooting cannon. With no power-ups available, success relies purely on the player's skill and reflexes. Enemies approach from various directions, and players can also target ground-based installations. The mission's high stakes and limited resources (only five ships to complete the task) create a challenging and…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Blazer launched on 31 December 1987, within three weeks of Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus and Head Over Heels.

Released around the same time: Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus, Head Over Heels.

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When did Blazer come out?
Blazer was released on 31 December 1987 for Commodore C64/128/MAX.

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