Charge 'N Blast

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  • Sega Dreamcast
    NTSC-U
  • Sega Dreamcast
    NTSC-J
  • NAOMI

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Charge 'N Blast
System(s): Sega NAOMI, Sega Dreamcast
Publisher:
Arcade (NAOMI)
Sega
Sega Dreamcast
Xicat Interactive (US)
Sega Dreamcast
SIMS (Japan)
Developer:
Distributor:
Sega Dreamcast
Infogrames, Inc. (US)
Peripherals supported:
Sega Dreamcast
Jump Pack, Visual Memory Unit, Dreamcast VGA Box
Genre: Action Shooting[1][2], Action[3]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (NAOMI)
JP
¥? ?






















Sega Dreamcast
JP
¥4,800 (5,040)4,800e[2] T-4402M
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Dreamcast
US
T-15127N
ESRB: Teen
Sega Dreamcast
EU
T-44902D-50
ELSPA: 11+ OK
Sega Dreamcast
DE
T-44902D-50
USK: 12
Sega Dreamcast
ES
T-44902D-50
aDeSe: 13+
Sega Dreamcast
FR
T-44902D-50
SELL: 12+
Sega Dreamcast
UK
£39.9939.99[5] T-44902D-50
ELSPA: 11+ OK

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Charge 'N Blast is a shoot-'em-up game first released for the Sega NAOMI, then ported to the Sega Dreamcast.

Gameplay

Playable characters

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Johnny Rock
Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Multiple Rocket and Single Rocket.
  • Age: 28
  • Sex: Male

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Nicholas Woods
Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Grenade and Single Rocket.
  • Age: 38
  • Sex: Male

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Pamela Hewitt
Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Multiple Laser and Single Rocket.
  • Age: 26
  • Sex: Female

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Mike Paine
Unlockable. Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Spread Missile and Single Rocket.
  • Age: 26
  • Sex: Male

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Lisa Matsushita
Unlockable. Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Hyper Laser and Single Rocket.
  • Age: 16
  • Sex: Female

Missions

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The City of Nest
A large city infested with giant insect-like creatures. The enemies don't have elaborate attacks, but also cannot be defeated in a single blow without charging up some of the gauge. Enemies include the Nomi (ノミ) and Tanemushi (翅虫 lit. Wing Insect). Nicholas' grenades can destroy buildings to access new routes.


Boss: Queen of the Bugs

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Party on the Beach
You are tasked with exterminating the aquatic creatures who have spawned in large numbers on a beach. Enemies include Zel (ゼル) and Gira (ギラ).


Boss: Reptilian

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Under Pressure
Underwater


Boss: Hectapus

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Desire Town
You are tasked with retaking an entertainment district in an Egyptain desert. Enemies includes Gargoyle (ガーゴイル)


Boss: Adult Worm
You can collect items if you destroy the pyramids and sphinx in the background.

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Annihilation
The final mission is an all-out assault on the enemy base in a canyon. Enemies include T80 and Jam (ジャム).


Boss: Mothership

Production credits

Main article: Charge 'N Blast/Production credits.

Magazine articles

Main article: Charge 'N Blast/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in (JP) #2000-39: "2000-39 (2000-12-08)" (2000-11-24)
also published in:
  • (JP) #2000-40: "2000-40 (2000-12-15)" (2000-12-01)[9]
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Print advert in (JP) #2000-41: "2000-41 (2000-12-22,29)" (2000-12-08)
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Physical scans

Dreamcast version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
(HU)
55
[10]
(YU) NTSC
66
[11]
(FR) PAL
20
[12]
(JP) NTSC-J
47
[13]
(UK) PAL
46
[5]
(JP) NTSC-J
36
[14]
(US) NTSC-U
52
[15]
(JP) NTSC-J
65
[16]
(HK)
53
[17]
(DE) NTSC-J
61
[18]
(DE) PAL
61
[19]
(PL)
60
[20]
(US) NTSC-U
25
[21]
(PL)
53
[22]
(ES) PAL
50
[23]
(DE) NTSC-U
70
[24]
Sega Dreamcast
51
Based on
16 reviews

Charge 'N Blast

Dreamcast, JP
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Cover
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Disc
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Manual
Dreamcast, US
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Cover
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Disc
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Manual
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Inlay
Dreamcast, EU
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Cover
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Disc

Technical information

Main article: Charge 'N Blast/Technical information.

External links

References

  1. File:ChargeNBlast DC JP Box Back.jpg
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://sega.jp/dc/001205/ (Wayback Machine: 2014-08-05 19:24)
  3. https://sega.jp/history/hard/dreamcast/software_l.html#tab01 (Wayback Machine: 2020-02-01 22:57)
  4. http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/homepages/dreamcast.asp (Wayback Machine: 2001-02-01 16:44)
  5. 5.0 5.1 Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 21" (UK; 2001-04-19), page 46
  6. http://www.amazon.de:80/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005LDHP (Wayback Machine: 2004-11-26 13:32)
  7. http://www.centromail.es/top/ficha.asp?codmail=17531&codprov= (Wayback Machine: 2001-12-24 13:15)
  8. http://www.amazon.co.uk:80/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/300720/ (Wayback Machine: 2001-12-21 00:55)
  9. Dreamcast Magazine, "2000-40 (2000-12-15)" (JP; 2000-12-01), page 163
  10. 576 Konzol, "Február 2001" (HU; 2001-xx-xx), page 33
  11. Bonus, "2/2001" (YU; 2001-03-25), page 33
  12. Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel, "Septembre/Octobre 2001" (FR; 2001-0x-xx), page 50
  13. Dreamcast Magazine, "2000-41 (2000-12-22,29)" (JP; 2000-12-08), page 20
  14. Dorimaga, "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" (JP; 2002-09-27), page 35
  15. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 2001" (US; 2001-04-03), page 103
  16. Famitsu, "2000-12-15" (JP; 2000-12-01), page 35
  17. Game Players, "Vol. 001" (HK; 2000-12-13), page 11
  18. MAN!AC, "02/2001" (DE; 2001-01-03), page 50
  19. MAN!AC, "09/2001" (DE; 2001-08-01), page 45
  20. Neo Plus, "Kwiecień 2001" (PL; 2001-xx-xx), page 57
  21. Next Generation, "June 2001" (US; 2001-05-22), page 88
  22. PSX Extreme, "04/2001" (PL; 2001-0x-xx), page 50
  23. Revista Oficial Dreamcast, "Junio 2001" (ES; 2001-05-25), page 46
  24. Video Games, "02/2001" (DE; 2001-01-03), page 114


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