Comments on: Numblast – New Puzzle Gaming Coming To The PS Store Today

By: Apnomis

Apnomis — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:45:27 +0000

I know this article is a little old now, so the Oliver will probably never read this – but I just wanted to say thanks for a fantastic and highly addictive puzzle game!

When I first saw this I just thought it was another generic clone of a puzzler that’s been done many times before, I wouldn’t have even got it if it wasn’t for the fact it was £3.99!

But I’m so glad I did, I love the counting mechanic that allows you to chain blocks together, it really makes it feel original and is very addictive – it makes it much more tactical and requires plenty of forward thinking to get the big combos, and I like the way the blocks slowly black out but can be rescued if you create chains that use them.

Plus the different modes really add to the gameplay variety – Speed mode is great for a quick fix, the puzzle mode really requires some thought, and the main mode is taking me around 45 minutes per game which really shocked me – you lose track of time when concentrating on the number chains!

I said earlier people were unreasonable for thinking 5 Euros was too much, now I’ve actually played it I think they’re just plain crazy – this is a gem of a puzzler and I would recommend it to anyone!

By: CyberAlyMan

CyberAlyMan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:52:40 +0000

Considering the price, I might well get this. That’s value right there.

BUT HERE’S A QUESTION: I noticed that there’s two versions, PS3 and PSP. Does the PS3 version have Remote Play? I’m tempted by the trophies, but I can’t help but think that this game may suit portable play more. At home i’ve got too much RPGing to do.

By: Olivier Banal

Olivier Banal — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:06:18 +0000

Hi Mich_be,

To know what to do to unlock the Trophies, just have a look at the Monsters section in the Records menu.
I do agree though that some are easier said than done

By: Silent_Gig

Silent_Gig — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:57:01 +0000

Oliver i like the english voices

By: Mich_be

Mich_be — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:38:25 +0000

The game looks great in 1080p and feel quite unique. Too bad I’m having a lot of trouble getting the necessary trophies (some sort of guide would be appreciated). Don’t forget you can also play custom soundtracks, I played a whole week without realising this =).

By: GrimNebulinX

GrimNebulinX — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:02:04 +0000

Im going to give Numblast a go now that I know i can play without the english voiceovers! I can take a risk for £3.99.

By: Olivier Banal

Olivier Banal — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:56:22 +0000

Yes, Smegzilla, you can turn off the SFX and V.O. and just keep the music on.
Talking of music, you can also play the tracks and playlists saved in the Music menu of the XMB.

By: Olivier Banal

Olivier Banal — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:40:19 +0000

The Last Guy was the first game I worked on and I like the design so there you go…

By: Apnomis

Apnomis — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:37:14 +0000

I can’t believe people think £3.99/€4.99 is too much!! That’s a great price and in this economic climate (or any economic climate to be honest) you couldn’t realistically want it any cheaper, unless you just want it giving away?

When you look at basic game development like the Red Bull Air Race addon for Home cost £100,000 it’s not hard to see why games like this cost £3.99 – they could have just as easily priced it at £6.99 or £7.99 like Zuma or Bejeweled, so I think it’s a very reasonable price.

Anyway I bought it, partly because of the price and partly because of the excellent Store Preview trailer that gives a very informative rundown of how you play the game…

By: Olivier Banal

Olivier Banal — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:36:42 +0000

It’s OK, Highbury4ever.
For the price, just look up