Wii · 2008
Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy
A horizontally scrolling shooter where catching falling enemy debris adds parts and firepower to your own craft, backed by an editor for building your own ships and levels.
- Publisher
- Majesco Entertainment
- Format
- Optical disc
- Genre
- shooter game
- Released
- 2008
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Overview
You pilot a small ship through side-scrolling waves of enemies, collecting the pieces they drop to build up shields, weapons, and extra hull on the fly. A built-in editor lets you design custom ships, enemies, and levels, then trade creations with other players or through an online database. The game adapts the PC title Tumiki Fighters for Wii, supporting play with the Wii Remote held sideways or a Classic Controller.
02
Why it matters
It is one of the few Wii shooters that pairs arcade action with a genuinely deep creation tool, letting players shape the game's own content. Its design roots in the free PC original made it a notable port with a dedicated editor-focused fanbase.
03
The physical edition
A complete copy typically includes the game disc in its case, along with any manual or inserts the regional publisher included at the time. Packaging, inserts, and even the subtitle can vary by region and market, so the exact contents of your copy should be confirmed before purchase.
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Playing it today
It runs on a standard Wii console and supports the Wii Remote sideways or a Classic Controller, so no special peripherals are required. The editor and online features depend on Wii connectivity, so some content sharing may need additional setup or may no longer be fully available.