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After Burst
After BurstControl a combat robot, solve puzzles and blast enemies in 30 challenging stages.
Blocks That Matter
Blocks That MatterDrill, recycle, and destroy blocks in a retro‑style puzzle platformer
Overview
Description

After Burst puts you in the pilot seat of a combat robot on a mission to destroy the enemy orb. Each of the 30 single‑screen levels combines fast‑paced shooting, platforming obstacles and short puzzles that test timing and precision. The game features a customizable gun—adjust the angle and hold the fire button to change shot distance—culminating in a boss battle every tenth stage. Play solo or with a friend in split‑screen mode for added competition.

You play as the Tetrobot, a tiny robot that drills individual blocks of matter, collects them, and recombines them into new four‑block pieces. Each material—sand, wood, stone, obsidian, iron, diamond—behaves differently, demanding clever use of physics and timing. The game blends classic platforming with puzzling line‑clear mechanics, letting you destroy lines of eight or more blocks for satisfying combos. With a quirky indie humor and a retro Russian aesthetic, it challenges you to think strategically while jumping and drilling through ever‑more complex levels.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Third-Person Shooters
Puzzle Games
Best for
Fans of retro puzzle‑action games
Players who love clever puzzles and retro platforming
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Dual Corporation
Swing Swing Submarine
publisher
NCS Corporation
Swing Swing Submarine
multiplayer
Single player, Split screen
Single player
age rating
—
ESRB E
General
release date
1990-10-26
2011-05-12
msrp
—
$9.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep gun customization adds strategic depth
  • Every level is concise yet varied
  • Boss battles provide memorable set‑pieces
  • Split‑screen supports local multiplayer
  • Innovative block‑recycling mechanic
  • Distinctive retro visual style
  • Varied material physics add depth
  • Humorous and self‑referential story
Cons
  • Limited to single‑screen levels may feel repetitive
  • No modern online multiplayer options
  • Graphics are intentionally retro, which may not appeal to all
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • Some levels can feel overly difficult
  • Graphics may feel dated to modern eyes
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