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| bobscreen=ChargenBlast title.png
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| distributor={{company|[[Infogrames, Inc.]]|system=DC|region=US}}
 
| system=[[Sega NAOMI]], [[Sega Dreamcast]]
 
| system=[[Sega NAOMI]], [[Sega Dreamcast]]
| romsize=1.1GB
 
 
| sounddriver=
 
| sounddriver=
| peripherals={{DC}} [[Dreamcast VGA Box]], [[Dreamcast Jump Pack]]
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| peripherals={{DC}} [[Jump Pack]], [[Visual Memory Unit]], [[Dreamcast VGA Box]]
 
| players=1-2
 
| players=1-2
| genre=Shoot-'em-Up
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| genre=Action Shooting{{fileref|ChargeNBlast DC JP Box Back.jpg}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20140805192422/http://sega.jp/dc/001205/}}, Action{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200201225739/https://sega.jp/history/hard/dreamcast/software_l.html#tab01}}
| releases={{releases
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| releases={{releasesArcade
| arcade_date_jp=1999
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| naomi_date_jp=1999
 
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{{releasesDC
 
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| dc_date_jp=2000-12-07{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20140805192422/http://sega.jp/dc/001205/}}
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| dc_code_jp=T-4402M
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| dc_rrp_jp=4,800e{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20140805192422/http://sega.jp/dc/001205/}}
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| dc_rating_jp=all
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| dc_date_us=2001-02-07{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20010201164400/http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/homepages/dreamcast.asp}}
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| dc_code_us=T-15127N
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| dc_rating_us=t
 
| dc_date_eu=2001-06-29
 
| dc_date_eu=2001-06-29
 
| dc_code_eu=T-44902D-50
 
| dc_code_eu=T-44902D-50
| dc_date_us=2001-02-07
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| dc_rating_eu=11
| dc_code_us=T-15127N
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| dc_rrp_uk=39.99{{magref|dmuk|21|46}}
| dc_date_jp=2000-12-07
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| dc_date_de=2001-07-05{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20041126133234/http://www.amazon.de:80/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005LDHP}}
| dc_code_jp=T-4402M
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| dc_code_de=T-44902D-50
| dc_rrp_jp=4,800
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| dc_rating_de=12
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| dc_date_fr=2001-06-29
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| dc_code_fr=T-44902D-50
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| dc_rating_fr=12
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| dc_date_es=2001-08-10{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20011224131504/http://www.centromail.es/top/ficha.asp?codmail=17531&codprov=}}
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| dc_code_es=T-44902D-50
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| dc_rating_es=13
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| dc_date_uk=2001-06-29{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20011221005547/http://www.amazon.co.uk:80/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/300720/}}
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| dc_code_uk=T-44902D-50
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a shoot-'em-up game first released for the [[Sega NAOMI]], then ported to the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
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==Gameplay==
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===Playable characters===
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Johnny Rock
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| desc=Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Multiple Rocket and Single Rocket.
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*'''Age:''' 28
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*'''Sex:''' Male
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Nicholas Woods
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| desc=Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Grenade and Single Rocket.
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 +
*'''Age:''' 38
 +
*'''Sex:''' Male
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Pamela Hewitt
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| desc=Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Multiple Laser and Single Rocket.
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 +
*'''Age:''' 26
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*'''Sex:''' Female
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Mike Paine
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| desc=Unlockable. Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Spread Missile and Single Rocket.
 +
 
 +
*'''Age:''' 26
 +
*'''Sex:''' Male
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Lisa Matsushita
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| desc=Unlockable. Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Hyper Laser and Single Rocket.
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 +
*'''Age:''' 16
 +
*'''Sex:''' Female
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}}
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}}
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 +
===Missions===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The City of Nest
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| screenshot2=Notavailable.svg
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=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.
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<br/>
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'''Boss: Queen of the Bugs'''
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Party on the Beach
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| screenshot2=Notavailable.svg
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=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).
 +
<br/>
 +
 
 +
'''Boss: Reptilian'''
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Under Pressure
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| screenshot2=Notavailable.svg
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=Underwater
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<br/>
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'''Boss: Hectapus'''
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Desire Town
 +
| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| screenshot2=Notavailable.svg
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=You are tasked with retaking an entertainment district in an Egyptain desert. Enemies includes Gargoyle (ガーゴイル)
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<br/>
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'''Boss: Adult Worm'''
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<br/>You can collect items if you destroy the pyramids and sphinx in the background.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Annihilation
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| screenshot=Notavailable.svg
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| screenshot2=Notavailable.svg
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=The final mission is an all-out assault on the enemy base in a canyon. Enemies include T80 and Jam (ジャム).
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<br/>
 +
 
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'''Boss: Mothership'''
 
}}
 
}}
| sega=all
 
| elspa=11
 
| esrb=t
 
| sell=12
 
| adese=13
 
| usk=12
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{sub-stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Dreamcast]] shoot-'em-up game.
 
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
[[Category:Use Creditstable template]]
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Production credits}}
===Dreamcast version===
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{{multicol|
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==Magazine articles==
'''Publisher Crew:'''
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
:'''Executive Producer:''' Reto Bodmer<br/>
 
:'''Producer:''' Michael "Thehal08" Bellhorn<br/>
 
:'''Project Coordinator:''' Leonard Kohs<br/>
 
:'''Graphic Designer:''' John "The Rock" Linn<br/>
 
:'''Technical Adveiser:''' Don Zabriskie<br/>
 
:'''Quality Assurance:''' Michael "Thehal08" Bellhorn, ' John "The Rock" Linn, Don Zabriskie, Leonard Kohs<br/>
 
:'''Sales and Marketing:''' Ken Whalen and WGW Advertising<br/>
 
:'''Legal:''' Jaimee B.Wolf<br/>
 
:'''Japanese Project Coordinator:''' Michael Yamamoto<br/>
 
'''Transplantation & Modify Crew:'''
 
:'''Producer:''' [[Noboru Machida]]<br/>
 
:'''Co Producers:''' [[Hideki Katagiri]]<br/>
 
:'''Programmers:''' [[Takahito Fijita]], [[Takeshi Kataoka]]
 
:'''Designer:''' [[Teruya Suzuki]]<br/>
 
:'''Sound:''' [[Masahiro Ito]]<br/>
 
:'''Planner:''' [[Hisaaki Kojima]]<br/>
 
'''Original Crew Expert Mode:'''
 
:'''Producers:''' [[Hiroshi Aso]], [[Makoto Osaki]]<br/>
 
:'''Programmers:'''
 
::'''Chief Programmer:''' [[Masayuki Sumi]]<br/>
 
::'''Enemies & The Others:''' [[Hiroyuki Tsuzuki]], [[Ryota Tanaka]]<br/>
 
::'''Collisions & Ammunitions:''' [[Junichiro Matsuura]]<br/>
 
::'''Objects Control:''' [[Takayuki Muramatsu]]<br/>
 
::'''Effects & Indicatons:''' [[Muneyuki Hattori]]<br/>
 
:'''Designers:'''
 
::'''Character Designers:''' [[Akihito Hiroyoshi]], [[Toyonari Togawa]]<br/>
 
::'''Stage Designers:''' [[Yukitoshi Katuyama]], [[Kazuaki Kurumada]]<br/>
 
::'''Motion Designers:''' [[Yoshiyuki Iwai]], [[Kousuke Wakamatsu]]<br/>
 
::'''Effects Designers:''' [[Shin Kataoka]], [[Taro Hiwatashi]]<br/>
 
::'''2D Designer:''' [[Manabu Sato]]<br/>
 
:'''Sound:'''
 
::'''Sound Director:''' [[Hideaki Miyamoto]]<br/>
 
::'''Voices:''' Gerri Sorrells, Naoki Nimiya, Rica Terajima, Scott Yu<br/>
 
::'''Digital Media Studio:''' [[Hirokazu Akashi]], [[Yoshitada Miya]]<br/>
 
::'''AM Studio:''' [[Naoyuki Machida]]<br/>
 
:'''Translator:''' Tomoaki Inoue<br/>
 
:'''Special Thanks:''' [[Hiroshi Kataoka]], Technical Research Section and all the cooperators<br/>
 
:'''Director:''' [[Makio Kida]]<br/>
 
©[[CRI]] 2000<br/>
 
Distributed by [[Infogrames]]<br/>
 
Presented by [[Sega]]<br/>
 
©Sega Corporation<br/>
 
}}
 
  
 
==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
<gallery>
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{{gallery
File:DCM_JP_20001222_2000-41.pdf|page=163|[[Dreamcast Magazine (JP)]] Print advertisement
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|{{galleryPrintAd
</gallery>
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|dmjp|2000-39|163
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|dmjp|2000-40|163
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}}
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|{{galleryPrintAd|dmjp|2000-41|163}}
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}}
  
 
==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
 
===Dreamcast version===
 
===Dreamcast version===
{{ratings
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{{ratings|DC}}
| icon=DC
 
| dmjp=47
 
| dmjp_source={{num|2000-41|page=20|pdf=DCM_JP_20001222_2000-41.pdf}}
 
| famitsu=65
 
| famitsu_source={{num|626|page=35|pdf=}}
 
| dmjp_r=36
 
| dmjp_source_r={{num||page=35|pdf=Dorimaga_20021011_JP.pdf}}
 
}}
 
 
{{Scanbox
 
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| manual=ChargeNBlastDCJPManual.pdf
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| console=Dreamcast
 
| region=US
 
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| manual=Chargenblast dc us manual.pdf
 
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| disc=Chargenblast dc eu disc.jpg
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Dreamcast
 
| region=JP
 
| front=ChargeNBlast DC JP Box Front.jpg
 
| back=ChargeNBlast DC JP Box Back.jpg
 
| spinemissing=yes
 
| square=yes
 
| disc=
 
| manual=ChargeNBlastDCJPManual.pdf
 
 
}}
 
}}
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==Technical information==
 +
{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
*Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/dc/001205/ Dreamcast]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.sims.co.jp/charge/ Official website on Sims.co.jp (archive)]
[[Category:1999 NAOMI games]]
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* Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/dc/001205/ Dreamcast]
[[Category:NAOMI games]]
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* Sega.com Asia webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/20010714170844/http://www.sega.com.hk/eng/info/decgame/charge.htm Dreamcast]
 +
* Sega.com Asia webpage (Chinese): [https://web.archive.org/web/20010712045614/http://www.sega.com.hk/b5/info/decgame/charge.htm Dreamcast]
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==References==
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<references/>
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{{ChargeNBlastOmni}}

Latest revision as of 18:07, 30 August 2024

n/a

  • 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

Notavailable.svg

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

Notavailable.svg

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

Notavailable.svg

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

Notavailable.svg

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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  • Notavailable.svg

  • Notavailable.svg

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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  • Notavailable.svg

  • Notavailable.svg

Under Pressure
Underwater


Boss: Hectapus

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  • Notavailable.svg

  • Notavailable.svg

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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  • Notavailable.svg

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 Dreamcast Magazine (JP) #2000-39: "2000-39 (2000-12-08)" (2000-11-24)
also published in:
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Print advert in Dreamcast Magazine (JP) #2000-41: "2000-41 (2000-12-22,29)" (2000-12-08)
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Physical scans

Dreamcast version

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Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
576 Konzol (HU)
55
[10]
Bonus (YU) NTSC
66
[11]
Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel (FR) PAL
20
[12]
Dreamcast Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
47
[13]
Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
46
[5]
Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J
36
[14]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
52
[15]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
65
[16]
Game Players (HK)
53
[17]
MAN!AC (DE) NTSC-J
61
[18]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
61
[19]
Neo Plus (PL)
60
[20]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
25
[21]
PSX Extreme (PL)
53
[22]
Revista Oficial Dreamcast (ES) PAL
50
[23]
Video Games (DE) NTSC-U
70
[24]
Sega Dreamcast
51
Based on
16 reviews

Charge 'N Blast

Dreamcast, JP
ChargeNBlast DC JP Box Back.jpgChargeNBlast DC JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
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Disc
ChargeNBlastDCJPManual.pdf
Manual
Dreamcast, US
ChargeNBlast DC US Box Back.jpgChargeNBlast DC US Box Front.jpg
Cover
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Disc
Chargenblast dc us manual.pdf
Manual
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Inlay
Dreamcast, EU
ChargeNBlast DC EU Box Back.jpgChargeNBlast DC EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
Chargenblast dc eu disc.jpg
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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