ANTONBLAST

ANTONBLAST

December 3, 2024

Nintendo SwitchPC

ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that&s;s all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan! That&s;s right: Satan himself has stolen Anton&s;s …

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Aaron Botts Gamer Escape Dec 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"I was relieved to find a fun and funky game that just wants to have fun and let the player wade in its weirdness. It might have its annoyances (of which there are a few), but Antonblast is a fine …"

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Aaron Price WayTooManyGames Dec 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"As it stands, Antonblast feels like it should do everything right. In reality, it feels quite hollow. There’s no real relatability to the characters. The game is fine and everything, and the way it’s laid out makes sense even if …"

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Aaron Riccio Slant Magazine Dec 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Indeed, a single level like the Mad Mall feels more inventive—between you having to scramble through a ball pit maze, race on a Segway-like device, and solve a shooting gallery puzzle—than the entirety of other platformers."

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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Dec 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Antonblast is a true celebration of chaos and nostalgia, bringing a compelling gameplay that mixes the best of the platformer genre with a vibrant retro aesthetic. Despite a few moments of visual excess and seemingly exaggerated challenges, the game captivates …"

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Alfonso Cánovas Areajugones Dec 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"Anton Blast isn’t just an excellent platformer; it’s a masterclass in how to modernize classic formulas without losing their essence. With its combination of refined mechanics, brilliant level design, and flawless presentation, it has rightfully earned the Golden Genie Lamp …"

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Antonio Russo STWGames Italia Dec 2024
87.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Antonblast proves to be a title that, while remaining firmly rooted in the roots of classic platformers, manages to stand out thanks to its chaotic, destructive and personality-rich soul. With frenetic and well-structured gameplay, a highly polished art department and …"

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Augusto A. ZTGD Dec 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"It’s very easy to like the game’s characters thanks to how much personality they have, and things like the voice acted cutscenes are the cherry on top of the whole experience. If Pizza Tower looks a little too daunting, then …"

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Bailey Seemangal Noisy Pixel Dec 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Antonblast is a chaotic and challenging 2D platformer that combines tight controls, masterful level design, and a unique sense of humor. With its relentless pacing, creative mechanics like the Happy Hour feature, and vibrant audiovisual presentation, it delivers an exhilarating …"

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Bianca Fonseca NintendoBoy Dec 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Never has a game captured so well the chaotic feeling of two demolition experts battling satanic forces! [...] Nothing in ANTONBLAST is delivery half-baked."

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Bobby Pashalidis Console Creatures Dec 2024
80.0 /100

"Undoubtedly, Antonblast is one of those few platformers you&s;ll remember for ages."

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76.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

20.0

"ANTONBLAST is a high-octane (alcoholic) platform title, ready to challenge players and, at the same time, has a peculiar and very successful artistic direction. I had in my hands the perfect mix of what would be a perfect Cartoon Network …"

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Christiaan Ribbens Evilgamerz Dec 2024
76.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"With its exaggerated cartoon style, chaotic gameplay, and nods to classic platformers, Antonblast manages to leave a unique impression. It may lack some finesse in the controls and technical support, but the combination of nostalgia and original ideas makes it …"

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Claudia Tjia Gameliner Dec 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

60.0

"ANTONBLAST is a chaotic, nostalgic platformer that captures the spirit of classic 2D games with vibrant visuals, fast-paced gameplay, and humor, though occasional control frustrations and limited moveset variety hold it back slightly."

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Dec 2024
86.0 /100

"One of the most lighthearted and well-measured platformers we remember in a long time. If you&s;re into frenetic heroes and explosive jumps, don&s;t hesitate."

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Emanuele Feronato The Games Machine Dec 2024
82.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Antonblast meets the primal need to play a game to smash everything and score points without caring too much about the story, which, however bizarre, is simply a guise for introducing the action. The various levels are very different from …"

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Erik Hodges Try Hard Guides Dec 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

70.0

"With its explosive high momentum level design, creative visual design, and a dash of irreverent humor, ANTONBLAST is an exciting platformer that will keep you coming back for more destruction and mayhem."

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George Foster RPG Site Dec 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

60.0

"Even at its most difficult and frustrating, I couldn’t stop myself from admiring how well put together every facet of Antonblast is. Its wonderful sense of humour, bright and bombastic style, and endlessly rewarding platforming mechanics make it one of …"

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Jack Zustiak GamingTrend Dec 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

57.0

"Antonblast is chaotic to a fault. Its explosive personality makes for an entertaining spectacle, but it left me wanting for a more controlled detonation."

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Jonathan Leo Kakuchopurei Dec 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"It ain&s;t as spectacular as Pizza Tower -a fair comparison given how good that 2023 indie gem was- but Antonblast is still a damn fine 2D platforming and action title that stands on its own red little feet."

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Jon Scarr Cloud Dosage Dec 2024
88.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"ANTONBLAST delivers fast-paced platforming with chaotic energy, creative level design, and a bold personality. Inspired by retro classics, it balances humour, challenge, and satisfying gameplay. While its steep learning curve and visual clutter might not appeal to everyone, those who …"

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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine Dec 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

89.0

Story

84.0

"ANTONBLAST is silly, chaotic, eclectic and above all FUN!"

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Joseph Barrood Rapid Reviews UK Dec 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Overall, I can easily recommend ANTONBLAST. It is a fun frantic platformer with a complex yet rewarding move set and a vast expanse of locales to explore. Enemies are cool, bosses are better, and the experience as a whole comes …"

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Lyle Pendle Loot Level Chill Dec 2024
95.0 /100

"ANTONBLAST is a sensational Wario style platformer with a flow unlike anything else, but you&s;ll need to put the time in to master it."

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Mateusz Niewierowski GameLuster Dec 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"ANTONBLAST is a new benchmark title for all Wario Land-inspired games thanks to its unbelievably exciting levels and bosses that can rival any classic 2D platformer"

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Mike Ryan The Gamerheads Podcast Dec 2024
91.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

87.0

"Antonblast is a delightful and silly platformer that successfully captures the spirit of those retro Wario-style games while still introducing some modern and fun twists. The fluid gameplay, vibrant visuals, and engaging mechanics make it a great pick for anyone …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Dec 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Antonblast is a great tribute to Nintendo&s;s Wario Land series with its madcap action and focus on gameplay variety. The cartoonish visuals, high replayability, and overall spectacle of the experience make this one well worth a recommendation, though we&s;d temper …"

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Monica Phillips The GameSlayer Dec 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Everything together makes for one of the most fun games I&s;ve played this year and an easy recommendation to any platforming fanatic."

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Oscar Taylor-Kent PC Gamer Dec 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Antonblast explosively reinvents the destructive energy of Wario Land, delivering high-energy action that has you demolishing levels at speed while also rewarding precise play with a serious sense of momentum. Boss fights slow the pace a bit, but this is …"

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Panagiotis Mitrakis RageQuit.GR Dec 2024
88.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Antonblast comes with a glowing recommendation for all fans of 2d action - platformers. With a protagonist more rowdy than Wario, tight controls, blistering action, satisfying level variety and spectacular boss fights, what&s;s there not to love?"

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Paweł Bortkiewicz ZdobywcyGier.eu Dec 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"ANTONBLAST jumped out of the blue two years after its kickstarter campaign and definitely showed what it was capable of. It is a great platformer game in the style of the Wario Land series, which presents this gameplay model in …"

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Saras Rajpal Final Weapon Dec 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Antonblast is an incredibly fun time. The premise is unique, the gameplay is incredibly addicting, and the visuals are beautiful. Further, the inspirations that led to its creation are honored respectfully and are used, not to create a cheap nostalgic …"

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Tom Quirk Checkpoint Gaming Dec 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Antonblast is an incredibly odd, yet rather absorbing platformer. Despite its audacious presentation, there is a surprisingly skillful platformer underneath the over-the-top chaos of its visuals that fans of speedrunning and mastery over a game&s;s mechanics will be sure to …"

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Dec 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"Antonblast is a blast, literally. Its high-octane platforming meets speedrunning is a love letter to everything Wario fans love and have wanted for years, but highly more profane and chaotic in all the right ways. Summitsphere&s;s platformer is not one …"

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85.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

10.0

"A fun platformer with timeless gameplay. It will be fun for those who enjoy fast-paced games where you only stop occasionally to find secrets."

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