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Kero Blaster

byStudio Pixel•2014

Kero Blaster is a platform video game created by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya. It was released in 2014 for PC and iOS and is the first major project of Pixel since Cave Story in 2004. The game lays a heavy emphasis on shooting and got positive reviews on both platforms. A short, free demo titled Pink Hour has been available since a month before the full g...

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Released
May 11, 2014
Developer
Studio Pixel
Publisher
PLAYISM
Platforms
PC · PS4 · Switch

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Kero Blaster is lighter fare, but the well-thought-out weapon balancing and fine-tuned platforming make it an amusing little journey. If you crave more gameplay and challenge, harder modes await, but even if you were to just play through the short initial story, Kero Blaster is still a game worth checking out.

Aug 22, 2018

Kero Blaster's chiptune soundtrack is a perfect analogue for the game itself: effortlessly upbeat and cheery one moment, dramatic or laid-back the next, but always sounding like it could've come from an NES if a composer had spent the past 25 years mastering its sound chip. Kero Blaster is a throwback 8-bit shooter without an ounce of waste: its minimalist story sends a hardworking frog through a

Jun 3, 2014

With the explosion of retro and indie games, it's hard to believe Cave Story has never been ported to a PlayStation console. Can Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya's first major follow-up Kero Blaster fill that void?

Apr 12, 2017

Kero Blaster proves that going back to a genre’s roots can be a refreshing experience. While marred by a sense of strict linearity and some barren background elements, it’s a treat for those that want a solid run-and-gun title.

Oct 24, 2018

Froggy style.The tag line for Nintendo Switch might as well be

Aug 22, 2018

Kero Blaster is a blast from the past full of charm and challenge. Though it may not be the longest adventure around, those that take the time to master Kerotan's slippery controls will have quite the adventure with Cat and Frog Inc.

Apr 11, 2017