Thinking of picking up a copy of the critically aclaimed shooter, Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy? It would appear that now might be an ideal time! Majesco has announced that the title's price has been slashed to $19.99 MSRP, down from its previous MSRP of $39.99. Which means that even the stingiest Wii player can now afford their very own copy of Blast Works.
Here's the official press release from Majesco:
EDISON, N.J., August 4, 2008 - Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy is now available at retailers for the unbeatable price of $19.99. Developed exclusively for Wii™ by Budcat Creations, Blast Works has secured top ratings from major media outlets, including:
• 'A' rating from Electronic Gaming Monthly
• 'A' rating from 1Up.com
• 9 out of 10 from Destructoid.com that said the game was "fantastic" and "a fine example of excellence in the genre..."
• 9 out of 10 rating from GameZone.com that said Blast Works was "an unrelenting blast"
• 8.5 out of 10 from Nintendo Power that recognizes the game's "genuinely unique gameplay"
• 8.1 rating and Wii Game of the Month for June from IGN.com that said Blast Works "provides almost limitless replayability"
"Blast Works has been well received by the gaming community as one of the most innovative and creative games for Wii," said Gui Karyo, Executive Vice President of Operations, Majesco. "With the lower price point, the game is among the best values available this summer and a must-own for hardcore gamers, budding game designers and action fans alike."
Still not convinced? Head over to http://www.blastworksdepot.com/ to check out some of the incredible ship and level creations fans have made. Thanks to the game's built-in editor, you can download many of these creations onto your Wii. In addition, you can implement your own cool ideas and upload them to the Internet for others to see!
Blast Works is rated E for Everyone.
