VICE contributor Shaun Cichacki shouts from the gaming mountaintops: ANTONBLAST, the fast-paced explosive action platformer by developer Summitsphere and publisher Joystick Ventures, is a new “generational hit” and highly recommends checking out the phenomenal entry into the platformer genre.
Are you ready to grab Anton’s Mighty F’n Hammer and take it directly to Satan’s dumb, punchable face? Shaun was more than ready:
Antonblast is a bombastic game in every literal sense of the word. Throughout my roughly eight hours of playtime, I recall only a few moments when my screen wasn’t filled with explosions. Challenging tech rewarded me for learning it and punished me for forgetting it existed. Using Anton’s clutch ability allowed me to propel myself forward at blistering speeds, eliminating enemies that would get in my way. But, even when I had a chance to slow down, I constantly pushed myself harder to get through these incredibly crafted stages.
Antonblast is a deceptively fast platformer, requiring pixel-perfect skills to navigate some of its more intimidating courses. From the first level, where I was exploring Boiler City, I knew I was in for something I had never experienced before. It’s exhilarating, challenging, and most importantly? Incredibly fun.
Check out Shaun’s full article over at VICE here! ANTONBLAST is currently available on PC via Steam with the Nintendo Switch version arriving soon on the horizon.
For more information on ANTONBLAST, take a stroll through Summitsphere’s official website, and follow the studio on X/Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. Join the red-faced conversation on the official Discord server, and be sure to check out Joystick Ventures’ official website and follow them on X/Twitter.
