Not sure if its any good but the old laser disc game road blaster HD is on sale for a buck. Can anyone recommend it? I'm low on storage which is the only reason I'm hesitating to pull the trigger
$4.99 > $0.99 Sale! Road Blaster HD Don't miss out on the chance to own this piece of arcade gaming history! They killed your wife and trashed you… $4.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsDon't miss out on the chance to own this piece of arcade gaming history! They killed your wife and trashed your town, now they gotta pay!! Road Blaster puts you behind the wheel in a mad max-style demolition driving game, controlling the actions of a lone vigilante out for revenge!Whether cleaning the city streets of murdering thugs, careening around the insides of an office high-rise, almost mowing down sunbathers on the beach, avoiding being crushed by combine harvesters or barreling around underground sewers, the result is an edge of your seat roller-coaster ride of a game unlike anything else!The Japanese anime cult classic arcade game of yesteryear as you've never seen it before! Lovingly reimagined by the creators of several critically acclaimed best-sellers including 'Gesundheit!', 'UFO on Tape', 'Karate Champ', 'Cobra Command', 'Banzai Rabbit' and many many more, so you know it's good for you ;) Now let's roll! Those murderous scum aint gonna kill themselves ya know!Top 100 Arcade Game on iTunes US, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia and 30+ countries.Apple Featured New and Noteworthy, Impossible Games, Car Combat, Crash Courses, What's Hot, & Game Center Games.IGN - 8/10 Great!iPhoneItalia - Best Game of the WeekPocketGamer - Bronze Medal AwardGamer Feedback:"The last and best laserdisc title ever made!" "Plays like you'd imagine if Dragons Lair and Mad Max had a love child!""Best FMV game I've ever played! Like Dragons Lair only with real gameplay and feeling of control""the slickest arcade game you've never played!""...shows off the Retina display and controls perfectly""thx for the most fun I've had with my device yet!"** Don't miss our other exciting games! ** Gesundheit! - the 2011 Game of The Year nominee enjoyed by over 3.5 million players.UFO on Tape - One of very few Apps in Apples own Essential Games Starter Kit.Karate Champ - Arcade Perfect Conversion of the all-time classic fighter, and 'BestEver Apps of 2010' Nominee (iPad and iPhone versions).Banzai Rabbit - Fantastic 3D Arcade Platformer, and former No#1 Adventure Game. Available for iPad and iPhone.Gift This App: Click the arrow next to "Buy App" on the iTunes App Store.Follow us @RevolutionaryCo Information Seller: Genre:Adventure, Arcade Release:Mar 16, 2011 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (5) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Must get for $1 of those retro fans of this game, and Dragon's Lair or Space Ace days Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel mrbiggles Well-Known Member Jul 3, 2012 3,691 0 0 Like retired USA #4 mrbiggles, Aug 24, 2013 Iphone also $1 Wish it was Universal IPHONE Link https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id338399795?mt=8 somedumbgamer Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 709 0 0 #5 somedumbgamer, Aug 24, 2013 Thanks for the great advice! Why didn't I think of that! I wish we could standardize a particular font that could be recognized and used for sarcastic type statements. somedumbgamer Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 709 0 0 #6 somedumbgamer, Aug 24, 2013 mrbiggles Well-Known Member Jul 3, 2012 3,691 0 0 Like retired USA #7 mrbiggles, Aug 24, 2013 Last edited: Aug 24, 2013 pull the trigger if your a lazer disc fan If your a retro fan of this arcade game, and loved Dragon's Lair or Space Ace arcade days like me a $1 is a steal! used some GE points to get to for free got dragons lair and space ace for $1 sale and now got this, was on my wishlist for some time. Endscrypt Well-Known Member May 8, 2012 309 0 0 #8 Endscrypt, Aug 24, 2013 Ohh bro this game is well good a dragons lair type laser disk game from back in the day, it's worth 99c all day long. Thnx for heads up! somedumbgamer Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 709 0 0 #9 somedumbgamer, Aug 24, 2013 No prob. I'm downloading now Aventador Well-Known Member Jan 16, 2013 933 1 0 Student Croatia #10 Aventador, Aug 24, 2013 Last edited: Aug 24, 2013 Road Blaster has 9 adrenaline pumped levels ; gang that tries to kill you throughout whole game looks like biker gangs from Mad Max movie.Enemies range from cars and villains with obligatory metal spikes all over them ,long exhaust pipes on nearly every side and pointless metal grills all around vehicles to make them more badass ( usual 80s stuff ) , people that shoot at you with rockets, automatic rifles, some even try axe your old school air cooled turbocharger , helicopters shoot rockets at you, boats jump from lake to street trying to hack your car into half and so on, as I said ,usual 80s arcade stuff So yes, for 1 buck everyone remotely interested should buy this. For people interested in (older) cars, there is Volkswagen mk1 cameo in game : Attached Files: image.jpg File size: 239.8 KB Views: 5 Pipipitchu Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 1,644 0 0 Civil Servant Rio de Janeiro, Brazil #11 Pipipitchu, Aug 24, 2013 If you don't like hard games and don't have quick reflexes, keep out! somedumbgamer Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 709 0 0 #12 somedumbgamer, Aug 24, 2013 I am now even more stoked that I picked this up today! jjjmedia Well-Known Member May 27, 2009 1,332 0 36 Los Angeles, CA #13 jjjmedia, Aug 24, 2013 One of the fun things about this game is seeing the different/funny ways you die if you miss the proper timing cue. Way over the top and really fun! Highly recommended if you haven't played it before. nightc1 Well-Known Member Oct 19, 2012 4,362 0 0 AL #14 nightc1, Aug 24, 2013 Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to grab this. If only Cliff Hangar (uses Lupin the 3rd cartoons) was available on ios. mrbiggles Well-Known Member Jul 3, 2012 3,691 0 0 Like retired USA #15 mrbiggles, Aug 24, 2013 yes damn forgot about that arcade game from my past wish it was made to play! VOGamer Well-Known Member Mar 20, 2011 107 0 0 #16 VOGamer, Aug 25, 2013 I already got Road Blaster (SD), but I really like these kind of game so I will bite on HD. Wish Time Gal was release too! nightc1 Well-Known Member Oct 19, 2012 4,362 0 0 AL #17 nightc1, Aug 25, 2013 After playing this some tonight on my iPhone, I'm tempted to double dip and get the HD version for my future iPad. dzkdes Well-Known Member Aug 5, 2013 48 0 0 #18 dzkdes, Aug 25, 2013 Just bought it, because reminded me of Initial D. oooooomonkey Well-Known Member Jan 15, 2011 6,307 0 0 Forge World #19 oooooomonkey, Aug 25, 2013 I bought both versions, this is probably my favourite laser disc style game. Love mad dog mcree too though AaronLee Well-Known Member Dec 28, 2011 98 0 0 Interactive Designer Philadelphia #20 AaronLee, Aug 25, 2013 I have this on the Sega CD (titled Road Avenger), and it's a great game even if you don't care for the QTE laser disc type games. The animations are fun and the events are exciting enough that it feels like an interactive 80's revenge action film in animated form. That said, if you were a fan of the original and liked the classic intro song, I was told by the developer they couldn't get the rights for this version. Not a deal breaker, but feels a little less authentic without it. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Thanks for the great advice! Why didn't I think of that! I wish we could standardize a particular font that could be recognized and used for sarcastic type statements.
mrbiggles Well-Known Member Jul 3, 2012 3,691 0 0 Like retired USA #7 mrbiggles, Aug 24, 2013 Last edited: Aug 24, 2013 pull the trigger if your a lazer disc fan If your a retro fan of this arcade game, and loved Dragon's Lair or Space Ace arcade days like me a $1 is a steal! used some GE points to get to for free got dragons lair and space ace for $1 sale and now got this, was on my wishlist for some time. Endscrypt Well-Known Member May 8, 2012 309 0 0 #8 Endscrypt, Aug 24, 2013 Ohh bro this game is well good a dragons lair type laser disk game from back in the day, it's worth 99c all day long. Thnx for heads up! somedumbgamer Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 709 0 0 #9 somedumbgamer, Aug 24, 2013 No prob. I'm downloading now Aventador Well-Known Member Jan 16, 2013 933 1 0 Student Croatia #10 Aventador, Aug 24, 2013 Last edited: Aug 24, 2013 Road Blaster has 9 adrenaline pumped levels ; gang that tries to kill you throughout whole game looks like biker gangs from Mad Max movie.Enemies range from cars and villains with obligatory metal spikes all over them ,long exhaust pipes on nearly every side and pointless metal grills all around vehicles to make them more badass ( usual 80s stuff ) , people that shoot at you with rockets, automatic rifles, some even try axe your old school air cooled turbocharger , helicopters shoot rockets at you, boats jump from lake to street trying to hack your car into half and so on, as I said ,usual 80s arcade stuff So yes, for 1 buck everyone remotely interested should buy this. For people interested in (older) cars, there is Volkswagen mk1 cameo in game : Attached Files: image.jpg File size: 239.8 KB Views: 5 Pipipitchu Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 1,644 0 0 Civil Servant Rio de Janeiro, Brazil #11 Pipipitchu, Aug 24, 2013 If you don't like hard games and don't have quick reflexes, keep out! somedumbgamer Well-Known Member May 4, 2013 709 0 0 #12 somedumbgamer, Aug 24, 2013 I am now even more stoked that I picked this up today! jjjmedia Well-Known Member May 27, 2009 1,332 0 36 Los Angeles, CA #13 jjjmedia, Aug 24, 2013 One of the fun things about this game is seeing the different/funny ways you die if you miss the proper timing cue. Way over the top and really fun! Highly recommended if you haven't played it before. nightc1 Well-Known Member Oct 19, 2012 4,362 0 0 AL #14 nightc1, Aug 24, 2013 Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to grab this. If only Cliff Hangar (uses Lupin the 3rd cartoons) was available on ios. mrbiggles Well-Known Member Jul 3, 2012 3,691 0 0 Like retired USA #15 mrbiggles, Aug 24, 2013 yes damn forgot about that arcade game from my past wish it was made to play! VOGamer Well-Known Member Mar 20, 2011 107 0 0 #16 VOGamer, Aug 25, 2013 I already got Road Blaster (SD), but I really like these kind of game so I will bite on HD. Wish Time Gal was release too! nightc1 Well-Known Member Oct 19, 2012 4,362 0 0 AL #17 nightc1, Aug 25, 2013 After playing this some tonight on my iPhone, I'm tempted to double dip and get the HD version for my future iPad. dzkdes Well-Known Member Aug 5, 2013 48 0 0 #18 dzkdes, Aug 25, 2013 Just bought it, because reminded me of Initial D. oooooomonkey Well-Known Member Jan 15, 2011 6,307 0 0 Forge World #19 oooooomonkey, Aug 25, 2013 I bought both versions, this is probably my favourite laser disc style game. Love mad dog mcree too though AaronLee Well-Known Member Dec 28, 2011 98 0 0 Interactive Designer Philadelphia #20 AaronLee, Aug 25, 2013 I have this on the Sega CD (titled Road Avenger), and it's a great game even if you don't care for the QTE laser disc type games. The animations are fun and the events are exciting enough that it feels like an interactive 80's revenge action film in animated form. That said, if you were a fan of the original and liked the classic intro song, I was told by the developer they couldn't get the rights for this version. Not a deal breaker, but feels a little less authentic without it. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
pull the trigger if your a lazer disc fan If your a retro fan of this arcade game, and loved Dragon's Lair or Space Ace arcade days like me a $1 is a steal! used some GE points to get to for free got dragons lair and space ace for $1 sale and now got this, was on my wishlist for some time.
Ohh bro this game is well good a dragons lair type laser disk game from back in the day, it's worth 99c all day long. Thnx for heads up!
Road Blaster has 9 adrenaline pumped levels ; gang that tries to kill you throughout whole game looks like biker gangs from Mad Max movie.Enemies range from cars and villains with obligatory metal spikes all over them ,long exhaust pipes on nearly every side and pointless metal grills all around vehicles to make them more badass ( usual 80s stuff ) , people that shoot at you with rockets, automatic rifles, some even try axe your old school air cooled turbocharger , helicopters shoot rockets at you, boats jump from lake to street trying to hack your car into half and so on, as I said ,usual 80s arcade stuff So yes, for 1 buck everyone remotely interested should buy this. For people interested in (older) cars, there is Volkswagen mk1 cameo in game :
One of the fun things about this game is seeing the different/funny ways you die if you miss the proper timing cue. Way over the top and really fun! Highly recommended if you haven't played it before.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to grab this. If only Cliff Hangar (uses Lupin the 3rd cartoons) was available on ios.
I already got Road Blaster (SD), but I really like these kind of game so I will bite on HD. Wish Time Gal was release too!
After playing this some tonight on my iPhone, I'm tempted to double dip and get the HD version for my future iPad.
I bought both versions, this is probably my favourite laser disc style game. Love mad dog mcree too though
I have this on the Sega CD (titled Road Avenger), and it's a great game even if you don't care for the QTE laser disc type games. The animations are fun and the events are exciting enough that it feels like an interactive 80's revenge action film in animated form. That said, if you were a fan of the original and liked the classic intro song, I was told by the developer they couldn't get the rights for this version. Not a deal breaker, but feels a little less authentic without it.
