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| − | Two player mode provides a few | + | Two player mode provides a few unique options. Time limits per round for two-player mode is always 90 seconds. The object in two player mode includes shooting the opponent as well. |
===Two-Player Options=== | ===Two-Player Options=== | ||
| + | * ''Tank Motion:'' Tank motion can either be "Normal" or "Invisible." In invisible mode, the tanks are only invisible while moving. | ||
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| + | * ''Battleground:'' In two-player mode, there are two options, "Mine Field" and "Obstacles." | ||
==Downloads== | ==Downloads== | ||
Revision as of 20:05, 5 August 2018
| Blasto | |
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 Blasto Manual (Front Cover) | |
| Publisher(s) | Milton Bradley |
| Original Retail Price | $24.95 |
| Programmer(s) | Elaine Henshon & Bob Harris |
| Part# | PHM 3032 |
| Format(s) | Solid State Software Command ModuleTM |
| Release | 1981 (1st Quarter) |
| Genre(s) | Shooter, Puzzle |
Blasto is a port of the 1978 Sega/Gremlin arcade game [1] of the same name.[2] Blasto was programmed by Elaine Henshon and Bob Harris. It was published by Milton Bradley, although it was distributed by Texas Instruments. Blasto sold for $24.95 originally, and was made available during the 1st quarter of 1981. It was released on Solid State Software Command ModuleTM.
Contents
[hide]Gameplay
Although a port of an arcade game, Blasto for TI-99/4A has some singular differences that set it apart from the original Sega/Gremlin Blasto. The original Blasto was in black and white (more a product of the era due to technological limitations), versus full color for the TI version. The original featured a spaceship while the TI port portrays tanks blasting away at mines. Besides those two changes, the Texas Instruments port and the original are for all intents and purposes, identical.
One Player Mode
In one player mode, the player attempts to clear the entire field (playing area) of large blue mines. The field is also littered with small green mines. The small green mines don't have enough power to affect the tank, however; getting too close to a large blue mine when it explodes will send the player's tank into a spin-out returning it back to its starting point. The goal is to completely clear the field of all large blue mines in the allotted time.
One Player Options
There are three options to choose from in one player mode:
- Speed: Determines the length the game lasts and has three options:
* Sluggish: 90 seconds * Rapid: 75 seconds * Full Tilt: 60 seconds
- Tanks Trails: Defines whether or not there are trails that the player can maneuver through at the beginning of the game.
- Mine Density: Determines how many mines the field contains.
Two Player Mode
Two player mode provides a few unique options. Time limits per round for two-player mode is always 90 seconds. The object in two player mode includes shooting the opponent as well.
Two-Player Options
- Tank Motion: Tank motion can either be "Normal" or "Invisible." In invisible mode, the tanks are only invisible while moving.
- Battleground: In two-player mode, there are two options, "Mine Field" and "Obstacles."
Downloads
1981 Blasto Cartridge (Black on Black)
1982 Blasto Cartridge (Red on Black)
1983 Blasto Cartridge (Red on Beige)
1981 Blasto Manual Cover (Old-Style)
Blasto Manual Cover (European-Style)
1982 Blasto Manual Cover (Modern-Style)
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