BlazeRush
Developer Targem Games
BlazeRush is a vehicular combat video game, developed by the Russian studio Targem Games. The game was released on PlayStation 3 and PC via Steam in October 2014. The first update 1.0.1. was released one month later on November 19 for PC users. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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152 positive · 20 negative
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60 of 177 · most liked firstRemoving the Linux and MAC versions because of technical reasons with the upcoming update is beyond stupid. I'm on Windows, but still, people paid for the game on those operating systems. Literally bait and switch.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Removing the Linux version that was paid for
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Isometric mini racer with simple controls and very wobbly physics. Escape from deadly roller as it mow down everything on its way. Death races consist of multiple rounds until winner gets the lead. Physics in the game are ok, cars though very wobbly and as you turn and boost your car might flip and fall out of the track. Controls are simple - vehicle goes where you point your joystick. Plenty of drivers to choose from each representing different vehicle and stats. Vehicles are varied and you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They're removing Linux support and thus steam deck.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Racing game BlazeRush ending support for Linux, macOS and SteamVR - even though it's Steam Deck Verified rating was done on the Linux version https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/05/racing-game-blazerush-ends-support-for-linux-macos-and-steamvr/ #BlazeRush #Linux #SteamDeck #macOS
unlabelledView post →Fun local multiplayer combat variant of Micro Machines. Online is dead, so not recommended for single players. Personally I'm not a fan of a fixed camera with racing games, as if watching to a table. For local multiplayer it's fine. 60/100 More reviews at [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/39546715/]Omnivore Gamer, games that are easy to control (for handicapped gamers).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice graphics and art, but the races are 99% luck and 1% skill. All cars are supposed to be visible on screen at the same time and are automatically pushed forward or re-spawned further along the track if they fall too far behind, and there's massive amounts of rubber banding beyond that as well. As a result what place you get in the races is more down to luck then anything else, which to me made the races feel completely pointless.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ich dachte ich lad mal irgendeinen Unsinn für's Steamdeck runter, so kurz vorm Schlafen einfach irgendwas von der Liste abhaken, aber holy hell: Fantastisches Game, fühlt sich an wie eine Weiterentwicklung von Micro Machines gemischt mit Jak X an - Die Physik hat die perfekte Mischung aus extrem chaotischer Zerstörung, insanen Crashes und Renn-fairness, ich kenn kein anderes Rennspiel welches sich so "brutal" angefühlt hat, alle Regler sind hier perfekt eingestellt Die Fahrzeuge fühlen sich…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →COME BACK. DROP A BLAZE RUSH 2. I NEED YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER. UPDATE: THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE. DLC PURCHASED WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT. LONG LIVE THE RUSH.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BlazeRush’s frantic racing is fun with friends, even if it can be a touch frustrating at times. A lack of track variety lets its wealth of gameplay options down, but if you’re in the market for some Micro Machines-esque action, this is a good choice. Not a very complex game, but delivers perfectly on arcade-y multiplayer fun with friends in 1-2 hour bursts. In the derby mode everyone is bound to see some action even if the skill level varies between players. The Game is one of those games…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfortunately, there is no option in Steam to mark the game as "not good but not bad" in review {just "yes"/"no"...} It's racing-shooter game. Where you can't actually kill anyone with your weaponry, you can only push the opponents off the road... It has pretty good singleplayer campaign {"Career"}. It has multiplayer mode too {"Party"}, but I didn't play it. There is 1 Steam achievement for "BlazeRush" multiplayer mode: luckily it's just for joining to any lobby. Lobbies here are very rare…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DO NOT BUY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY ON OCULUS 2 IN VR AS THIS WILL NOT WORK. WHEN IT STATES IT DOES VR LINK GREAYED OUT IN GAME CANNOT ACTIVATE. DEVS MOST LIKELY DONE THIS SO YOU BUY ON OCULUS STORE FORGET THAT WHAT A SCAM NON TRANSPARENT DEVS WONT DONT YOU JUST STATE THIS
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really addictive top down combat Racer, i got my moneys worth from this one. Enjoyed my time in single player but the majority of my hours are from playing online and local co-op which is where the game is at it's best. Play with friends and it's a blast of speed, explosions and chaos. The best mode that me and my friends gravitated toward was a mode where you're being chased by a combine harvester that'll chop you up if you're too slow, you'll all need to drive faster and faster while trying…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Experienced on the Meta Quest 3 You can view my Steam VR gameplay here: https://youtu.be/xXFfGJ0kJ8o I'm not sure when it happened, but BlazeRush does now have official VR support. It didn't use to work. Now, it only "technically" works. I say that because it works on the Meta Quest or possibly Oculus Rift if you use Link Cable or Air Link. I could not get it to work using Virtual Desktop or Steam VR. So I can NOT confirm if it works on any other headset or through any other method. It does…
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positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I will leave the cat here, so that everybody who passes by can pet it and give it a thumbs up and awards. /> フ | _ _ l /` ミ_xノ / | / ヽ ノ │ | | | / ̄| | | | | ( ̄ヽ__ヽ_)__) \二つ
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The perfect game to bring a few friends over and just play on the couch
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Genuinely one of the best arcade LAN/online games with friends out there. Countless memories have been made doing some of the goofiest and funniest ♥♥♥♥ with the boosts and weapons. Really wish it had more maps but the ones included are still very fun. The price is absolutely worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BlazeRush is the wildest peer, A fun factor so high, it'll bring you cheer. It can entertain for the odd hour, With friends around, it's a real power. The online mode is sadly dead, So grab some friends, as I have said. Bots can't match the thrill of peers, Messing with real players brings the cheers. With friends in tow, it’s a blast and a ride, Explosions and laughter side by side. But beware, this game’s great might, Can turn friends into foes in the blink of night.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best racing game ever, highly underrated, this is my go-to game when playing locally with my friends.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun party racer with an enganging single player mode. As with most games of this kind the racing and shooting is sometimes so frantic that it's hard to see your own car. Although it's quite an old game and online multiplayer is almost dead this is still an easy recommendation for fans of fun racers.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →devs should release map tools been playing this since release w the boys
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So many laughs if you play with with friends and so chaotic, simple but super fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is surprisingly awesome in multiplayer, especially the death race mode. It focuses on whats important and provides addictive and insane battles. If you liked micro machines, you will love this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Severely underrated party game, atleast the death race game mode. Honestly wish that mario kart could have something similar. I've literally never introduced this to anyone who didnt like it within 20 minutes. - suuuupersimple controls (1 stick 2 buttons) - Familiar concept if you've played mario kart (simplified racing with abilities to affect other players) - Chaotic due to its physicsbased nature. - obvious wincondition (dont get killed before other players) - The wincondition with its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am 32 years old. My ex-wife and I have a daughter together, and we adopted our son together. Both are now 4 years old. When we were going through our separation, I felt lost and unhappy. I was self-destructive. One day, I was so angry with everything spiraling out of control that I punched a concrete wall in a moment of overwhelming emotion. This resulted in breaking my fifth metacarpal in my right hand—the hand I worked with, played games with, and used to carry my children to bed—the hand…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I won this on Steamgifts and didn't expect that much from it, but this is actually one of the best games of this kind (top down arcade racer with weapons). Singleplayer is fun and multiplayer is an absolute blast to play with friends or family. The camera can be a bit odd at times since all cars are on the screen at all times so if you are far ahead you won't see much of the track before you. This allows local multiplayer games though and if you know the track a bit it's not that bad (tracks…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Targem Games is a ruZZian video game developer based in Yekaterinburg. This company, which belongs to the country that has been waging an unprovoked war against Ukraine for 15 months, destroying and deporting the gene pool of the nation, has already leveled several cities to the ground. Tens of thousands of dead and wounded, 24 thousand went missing only thanks to her. By buying these games, you, it is you, who are helping to continue to commit these crimes against humanity further.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Man what a ride this game is! I gotta say even a decade after its initiation this game scores! 👏 C'mon devs, make a sequel, its about time!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best Survival Racing Game = BlazeRush
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best Game Ever! An excellent top down action racer inspired by micromachine/rock'n roll racing that is very easy to play, and not too hard to master. Buy it if you want to have a good time with up to 3 friends, playing the Death Race mode, where you must drive as fast as you can to avoid getting steamrolled (literally). The game shares some similarities with Mario Kart, in the sense that players lagging behind will get boosts while the race leader will mostly get weapons, this allows for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →34. Blazerush. Not enough racing game recommendations. This is pure classic gameplay, a la Rock n Roll Racing and whatnot. It's just fun. They do the thing. It takes a tiny bit to get used to the unique controls, but after that you're golden. store.steampowered.com/app/302710/B...
unlabelledView post →Incredibly fun and surprisingly accessible
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice and kinda fun game in minimal style, pretty similar to Micro Machines series!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Probably one of the oldest titles in my library, it's unexpectedly fun. I've spent many hours on this game just to pass the time playing on my low end travel laptop back in the day, these days it's on my Deck. If you want a fun and frentic racing title and a good game for parties this is a good choice.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BlazeRush is a dynamic arcade racing game with action elements. The vibrant graphics, variety of tracks, and weapons make the game exciting. Multiplayer supports up to 8 players, adding fun. The lack of a story mode might disappoint some, but the great atmosphere and gameplay make up for it. Highly recommended!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are some issues on SteamDeck with local multiplayer when one control press Start to get in the game it adds 2 drivers and on the race one player control 2 cars, total chaos. Aside from that, its a fun game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had this on my wish list for some time. Just bought and about to refund several minutes later. Why? Were the developers on crack when they came up with the gamepad control scheme? Quite probably. I was brought up on isometric racers like super sprint etc, then the micro machine games, rock n' roll and more recently bang bang racing and circuit superstars. All have separate accelerate buttons. Nobody in their right mind would bind UP on a controller to accelerate would they? Yes. Yes, they…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This the best racing game. You go boom and fly and then you die 10/10 with friends
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The greatest local multiplayer racing game no one has ever heard of. It's like Mario Kart but way more action and excitement. Justice for Targem Games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ideally, you will need 3 combative friends, in your living room or remote. Once you have 4 people in game, select "Deathrace" mode, and have hours and hours of fun. The variety of cars, tracks, weapons, boosters, tricks, skills needed and surprising situations makes it very hard to get tired of this falsely simple game. The developers did a great work on balancing the game, so there is never a single best way to win. Luck can help you sometimes, but skills will always make the difference. NB:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is an absolute HOOT local multiplayer. It takes me back to the Micromachines days. but instead of the edge of the screen, theres a killer of a bulldozer coming after the last place person with a big grinder on it lol Definitely recommend if you want some couch gaming.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Maybe fun with friends on the couch, but there's hardly any skill and seems pointless. This just made me want to play Rock n Roll Racing again (for the Nth time)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Silly, fun little game. It reminds me of old school rock'n'roll racing from sega genesis. On sale is definitely worth it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its chaotic fun but it relies a little too much on luck. Worth the money if you get it on sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am a 52 yo father, probably one of the oldest people playing BlazeRush. I am a single father to my Son, who is 14 now. My son found this game at Christmas, so we installed it on his computer and he started playing. By the end of the week he had 24 hours on this game. This was horrible for me, as it was already hard for me to find ways to spend time with my son, as he is always out with his friends or just watching YouTube. So I decided to make a Steam account and get this game to see if I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →amazing fun game plays great, looks great and feels great simple as that
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is and insanely good time with friends.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Awesome party game. Defenitly a rush! lots of laughter.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love that game, only one cons is local limit for 4 controllers. We want more :D (at least 8)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great fun with friends i love this game ^^
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Update to the article on racing game BlazeRush ending support for Linux, macOS and SteamVR: dev says they just won't be updated, but still playable (see the bottom) www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/05/raci... #Linux #macOS #SteamDeck
unlabelledView post →BlazeRush is a top-down arcade racer that's like Mario Kart on a caffeine overdose, with a soundtrack that's as diverse as my range of facial expressions. You've got chaotic races, challenging AI, and enough setbacks to make even the most seasoned gamer twitch. But hey, let's be real here, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Graphics and controls can be a bit wonky, especially if you're stuck using a keyboard. And don't get me started on those difficulty spikes - they'll have you tearing your…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It really makes fun, if you play this game with some friends, cause you probably won´t be able to find random players online. The game contains three modes, from which I find only one really viable, but this one definitly deserves recognition. In this mode, you are being chased by a huge "truck" trying to shred you, so your only chance to escape and to win the round against your competing players is being the last one to survive. As the round continues, the "truck" will be speeding up,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommended only for Local Multiplayer. Bought this game as we play local multiplayer in my office and seemed fun. Only LOCAL Multiplayer is fun. Fun Moments and over the top racing makes this a great party game. BUT Single-Player mode is a Scam. 4 bots vs 1 Player and they will always target you no matter what. They save their power-up so that when you and only reach first they will use it and if another bot is in front of them they will just not use it. They time their power ups and boosts…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game for lan parties!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just fun with a touch of hilarious physics jank.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Profile music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae1GGe_28HE ⭐⭐⭐ BlazeRush is a love letter to SNES classic Rock n' Roll Racing and does a great job at replicating that game. If that's what you're looking for, you won't be disappointed. Soundtrack could be more exciting, though.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Adults will get bored quickly with the game but my step children seems to like it. 5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Blaze Rush Review BlazeRush is a very positive surprise to me. A really good fun combat topdown view racer. The combat aspect is dominating here. There are also time trial races available of course. The achievement hunting is funny & comfortable more or less (not too much grinding in my opinion). This title runs flawlessly well 60+ fps entirely on an iGPU Vega 3 (Ryzen 3 mobile). Visuals are still good. Online mode is also still alive atm. The only downside personal to me is that a LOT…
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