Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread Physical Copies Available for Preorder

March 4, 2023 Scott Clark

Back in June of last year, I had the honor of reviewing an incredible gear-gated game called Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread. I love the game so much that it wound up being my #2 game of 2022 when I compiled my list of top ten games. Up until now, the game was only available to purchase digitally. Now Strictly Limited Games has partnered with MY.GAMES to offer physical version of the game for the first and only time. If you’ve avoided this gem of a title until now or are a hardcore collector of physical media, now’s your chance to preorder your own copy on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, or PlayStation 5.

Remind me Again?

Blast Brigade is a unique blend of Metroidvania and twin-stick run and gun, with a shot of Megaman elements, featuring 4 playable characters with unique abilities and personalities, between which the player can swap at any time. This being a Metroidvania, these abilities are naturally necessary to progress through the interconnected world, as well as discover secrets and materials to upgrade your workshop. And you really want to, because this game won’t be a walk in the park. Even normal enemies can kill you if you are not careful, and for the bosses, pattern memorization is key. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Speaking about the world, Blast Brigade manages to stand out here as well, leaning heavily into 80s spy movie tropes with its archetypal characters and the classic setting of a tropical island housing the super villain’s base. Combined with its bright Saturday morning cartoon style graphics and fourth-wall breaking humor, Blast Brigade really manages to stand out in the sea of samey action-platformers.

Features:

ASSEMBLE THE TEAM! Switch between four playable heroes with unique abilities and weapons!
AMAZING ABILITIES! Use a grenade launcher, grappling hook, and сhakram-teleporter to beat foes and challenges!
CRUSH BOSSES! Take down hybrid monstrosities, giant robots, ninjas, and other evil minions!

METROIDVANIA WORLD! Explore, backtrack, and trailblaze non-linear routes through gorgeous, interconnected biomes!

I’m Sold! Where Can I Preorder?

First off, you’ll want to choose between two different versions of the game. Both the “Limited Edition” and “Special Limited Editions” are available only via Limited Run Games. Preorders will open on Sunday, March 5th, and you can choose your platform and version at the links below.

The Limited Edition is limited to 3,000 individually numbered copies for Nintendo Switch, 1,000 for PS4 and 1,000 for PS5 at a price of $29.99.

Limited Edition (Nintendo Switch)

Limited Edition (PlayStation 4)

Limited Edition (PlayStation 5)

The Special Limited Edition is limited to 1,500 individually numbered copies for Nintendo Switch, 500 for PS4 and 500 for PS5 at a price of $49.99.

Special Limited Edition (Nintendo Switch)

Special Limited Edition (PlayStation 4)

Special Limited Edition (PlayStation 5)

If you’d like to hear me talk more about Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread, be sure to listen to our April 21st, 2022 podcast episode around the 34:52 time stamp. You can also check out the trailer below.