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+ | | developer={{company|[[Sega Software R&D Dept. 2]]|system=NAOMI}} | ||
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+ | | distributor={{company|[[Infogrames, Inc.]]|system=DC|region=US}} | ||
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− | | genre= | + | | 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}} |
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+ | | dc_date_jp=2000-12-07{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20140805192422/http://sega.jp/dc/001205/}} | ||
+ | | dc_code_jp=T-4402M | ||
+ | | dc_rrp_jp=4,800e{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20140805192422/http://sega.jp/dc/001205/}} | ||
+ | | dc_rating_jp=all | ||
+ | | dc_date_us=2001-02-07{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20010201164400/http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/homepages/dreamcast.asp}} | ||
+ | | dc_code_us=T-15127N | ||
+ | | dc_rating_us=t | ||
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+ | | dc_code_fr=T-44902D-50 | ||
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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/}} | ||
+ | | dc_code_uk=T-44902D-50 | ||
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+ | | properties={{Properties|DC|adx}} | ||
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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== | ||
+ | ===Playable characters=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Johnny Rock | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Multiple Rocket and Single Rocket. | ||
+ | |||
+ | *'''Age:''' 28 | ||
+ | *'''Sex:''' Male | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Nicholas Woods | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Grenade and Single Rocket. | ||
+ | |||
+ | *'''Age:''' 38 | ||
+ | *'''Sex:''' Male | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Pamela Hewitt | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Multiple Laser and Single Rocket. | ||
+ | |||
+ | *'''Age:''' 26 | ||
+ | *'''Sex:''' Female | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Mike Paine | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=Unlockable. Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Spread Missile and Single Rocket. | ||
+ | |||
+ | *'''Age:''' 26 | ||
+ | *'''Sex:''' Male | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Lisa Matsushita | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | desc=Unlockable. Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Hyper Laser and Single Rocket. | ||
+ | |||
+ | *'''Age:''' 16 | ||
+ | *'''Sex:''' Female | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Missions=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=320| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=The City of Nest | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | 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. | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
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+ | '''Boss: Queen of the Bugs''' | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Party on the Beach | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | 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''' | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Under Pressure | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=Underwater | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Boss: Hectapus''' | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Desire Town | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=You are tasked with retaking an entertainment district in an Egyptain desert. Enemies includes Gargoyle (ガーゴイル) | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
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+ | '''Boss: Adult Worm''' | ||
+ | <br/>You can collect items if you destroy the pyramids and sphinx in the background. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Annihilation | ||
+ | | screenshot=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Notavailable.svg | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=The final mission is an all-out assault on the enemy base in a canyon. Enemies include T80 and Jam (ジャム). | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
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+ | '''Boss: Mothership''' | ||
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==Magazine articles== | ==Magazine articles== | ||
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==Physical scans== | ==Physical scans== | ||
===Dreamcast version=== | ===Dreamcast version=== | ||
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{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Dreamcast | ||
+ | | region=JP | ||
+ | | front=ChargeNBlast DC JP Box Front.jpg | ||
+ | | back=ChargeNBlast DC JP Box Back.jpg | ||
+ | | square=yes | ||
+ | | disc=ChargeNBlast DC JP Disc.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=ChargeNBlastDCJPManual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Dreamcast | | console=Dreamcast | ||
| region=US | | region=US | ||
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| inlay=Chargenblast dc us inlay.jpg | | inlay=Chargenblast dc us inlay.jpg | ||
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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] | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.sims.co.jp/charge/ Official website on Sims.co.jp (archive)] |
+ | * Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/dc/001205/ Dreamcast] | ||
+ | * 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] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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System(s): Sega NAOMI, Sega Dreamcast | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: Sega Xicat Interactive (US) SIMS (Japan) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Sega Software R&D Dept. 2 AM2 of CRI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributor: Infogrames, Inc. (US) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peripherals supported: Jump Pack, Visual Memory Unit, Dreamcast VGA Box | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action Shooting[1][2], Action[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1-2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Contents
Gameplay
Playable characters
Johnny Rock | |
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Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Multiple Rocket and Single Rocket.
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Nicholas Woods | |
Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Grenade and Single Rocket.
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Pamela Hewitt | |
Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Multiple Laser and Single Rocket.
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Mike Paine | |
Unlockable. Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Spread Missile and Single Rocket.
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Lisa Matsushita | |
Unlockable. Uses Lock-on Torpedo, Hyper Laser and Single Rocket.
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Missions
The City of Nest | |
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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 | |
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 | |
Under Pressure | |
Underwater
Boss: Hectapus | |
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
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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
Print advert in Dreamcast Magazine (JP) #2000-39: "2000-39 (2000-12-08)" (2000-11-24)
also published in:
also published in:
- Dreamcast Magazine (JP) #2000-40: "2000-40 (2000-12-15)" (2000-12-01)[9]
Print advert in Dreamcast Magazine (JP) #2000-41: "2000-41 (2000-12-22,29)" (2000-12-08)
Physical scans
Dreamcast version
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Technical information
- Main article: Charge 'N Blast/Technical information.
External links
- Official website on Sims.co.jp (archive)
- Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): Dreamcast
- Sega.com Asia webpage: Dreamcast
- Sega.com Asia webpage (Chinese): Dreamcast
References
- ↑ File:ChargeNBlast DC JP Box Back.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://sega.jp/dc/001205/ (Wayback Machine: 2014-08-05 19:24)
- ↑ https://sega.jp/history/hard/dreamcast/software_l.html#tab01 (Wayback Machine: 2020-02-01 22:57)
- ↑ http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/homepages/dreamcast.asp (Wayback Machine: 2001-02-01 16:44)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 21" (UK; 2001-04-19), page 46
- ↑ http://www.amazon.de:80/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005LDHP (Wayback Machine: 2004-11-26 13:32)
- ↑ http://www.centromail.es/top/ficha.asp?codmail=17531&codprov= (Wayback Machine: 2001-12-24 13:15)
- ↑ http://www.amazon.co.uk:80/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/300720/ (Wayback Machine: 2001-12-21 00:55)
- ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "2000-40 (2000-12-15)" (JP; 2000-12-01), page 163
- ↑ 576 Konzol, "Február 2001" (HU; 2001-xx-xx), page 33
- ↑ Bonus, "2/2001" (YU; 2001-03-25), page 33
- ↑ Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel, "Septembre/Octobre 2001" (FR; 2001-0x-xx), page 50
- ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "2000-41 (2000-12-22,29)" (JP; 2000-12-08), page 20
- ↑ Dorimaga, "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" (JP; 2002-09-27), page 35
- ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 2001" (US; 2001-04-03), page 103
- ↑ Famitsu, "2000-12-15" (JP; 2000-12-01), page 35
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 001" (HK; 2000-12-13), page 11
- ↑ MAN!AC, "02/2001" (DE; 2001-01-03), page 50
- ↑ MAN!AC, "09/2001" (DE; 2001-08-01), page 45
- ↑ Neo Plus, "Kwiecień 2001" (PL; 2001-xx-xx), page 57
- ↑ Next Generation, "June 2001" (US; 2001-05-22), page 88
- ↑ PSX Extreme, "04/2001" (PL; 2001-0x-xx), page 50
- ↑ Revista Oficial Dreamcast, "Junio 2001" (ES; 2001-05-25), page 46
- ↑ Video Games, "02/2001" (DE; 2001-01-03), page 114
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