Masterblaster is a series of freeware multiplayer action games based on the original Dynablaster and Bomberman. Created by Alexander Ivanof, the series started in 1994 and is still under development.
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Gameplay
The main goal of MasterBlaster is to be the last survivor (or your team) in a maze. To get rid of your opponents you can try to blast them by placing bombs or crush them by pushing walls. These walls can also be destroyed and do sometimes reveal powerups or coins so you can equip yourself in a shop.
Modes
The game supports up to five players (using the keyboard and four joysticks). There are several options. In one the players gets money for surviving the longest time. With the money they can buy extras in a shop after each round. There is also a mode without the shop after each round.
During the game a loop is played repeatedly, faster and faster (therefore with a higher pitch each time) and the players know when the round is going to end. At the end of each round the map closes with "hard blocks" in a spiral style animation eventually killing players standing under them.