NERF: Superblast, a review of the mobile shooter with toy guns

Among the most famous toy guns of all time, NERFs have the unique ability to exert a certain charm, even among adults. Undoubtedly, thanks to the design of these colorful pistols, which stand out in very well-characterized models with more or less subtle mechanisms, just like real guns, but … more vividly.

The success of the brand could translate into a series of video game discounts with mixed fortunes, with NERF Legends, an interesting project for PC and consoles that launched late last year. But now it’s time nitro games and the new competitive shooter for iOS and Android: we tell you how it went NERF review: Superblast.

Structure: four modes for every taste

NERF: Superblast definitely finds itself competing with more noble titles in the mobile space, so the game immediately offers a very rich structure with four different versions. mode This allows you to try your luck in competitive matches open to two, six or ten players.

War NERF The most traditional condition is a team deathmatch where two teams of three players face off within a map with the goal of getting more eliminations than the opponents. Alone instead, it is an all-inclusive deathmatch for ten players, with the final standings determining the results.

Pinball is the first of the variations on the theme, it actually takes place inside a large pinball machine and sees two teams of three participants first to reach the hundred points needed to close the challenge. siegeFinally, in a one-on-one duel (albeit with the support of two bots on each side), the winner is the one who hits the target inside the enemy base the most.

Therefore, the focus of progress is not on unlocking modes and scenarios, but simply on the growth of the character and its equipment, represented by increasingly powerful and iconic NERF weapons, which we can improve by spending earned coins. every match: an aspect of the game that unfortunately inevitably winks at dynamics pay-to-win should be verified in the long term.

Gameplay: Shoot the rubber bullet

If you’ve ever used a NERF pistol, you’ll know that these are weapons with a limited range, and this quirky aspect has been faithfully carried over to the weapon. Gameplay NERF: Superblast make sure you take measurements with each shot and calculate both the downward trajectory and above all the velocity of the projectile to really hit an opponent.

This is a mechanic that will undoubtedly distinguish the experience Nitro Games has to offer compared to many other competitive shooters available on the App Store and Google Play, but it’s not necessarily satisfying. let’s say the enjoyment of gunfire is very subjective: You might like it if you’re looking for a different shooter than usual, otherwise it’s highly unlikely.

Fortunately, the plant is supported by a control system Definitely tap on the case, which uses auto-fire while the opponent is in the viewfinder (we’ve been repeating it for years because it’s holy) but also lets you shoot manually with a quick double-tap on the screen, activate the special ability on the mission to unload the small magazine we have first and get some extra inspiration.

We find a structure as a garnish free to play It proves particularly generous in issuing coins and objects in the early hours, allowing us to upgrade the weapons we have and unlock new ones, as well as accessing many aesthetic elements to alter the appearance of the character we control. . Of course then things change but at least the start is downhill.

Technical realization: colored cardboards

Inspired by a range of toys, a shooter can only be toy-like in appearance and actually graphic By NERF: Superblast turns out to be very colourful, vibrant and fluid from the start, guaranteeing a pretty solid 60fps on high-end terminals (in this case an iPhone 14 Pro) and a decent variety of settings, although some scenarios are irreparable. tend to resemble each other.

Side sound There isn’t much to say: The atmosphere is a bit like an amusement park, supported by sound and music in line with this philosophy, functionally accompanying us in the action, but without being overdone, unaffected in any way.