VoxOdyssey | Retro and Classic Consoles | Cassette Vision | Monster Block
Slide and smash blocks while surviving endlessly respawning enemies.
General Information
Developer - Epoch
Publisher - Epoch
Release - March 16, 1984
Platform - Cassette Vision
Genre - Puzzle, Action, Reflex
Number of players - 1P / 2P (alternating)
D : CookieDev, Ultimate Games S.A.
P: PlayWay S.A.
G: Simulation, Stealth, Crime, Action, Singleplayer, Adventure, First-Person
R: 4 Oct, 2023
Monster Block is a puzzle-action game developed by Epoch for the Cassette Vision home gaming console.
Often compared to Sega's arcade classic Pengo, Monster Block challenges players to slide and destroy blocks while evading enemies in a confined playfield.
What sets Monster Block apart is its persistent enemy threat—unlike Pengo, defeated enemies will continue to respawn throughout the level, adding an element of constant pressure and urgency. Players must clear all the blocks on the screen to progress to the next stage, all while managing the strategic movement of blocks and avoiding enemy contact.
For a game on the Cassette Vision, Monster Block stands out as one of the more mechanically sophisticated titles available. It makes clever use of the limited hardware capabilities, offering engaging gameplay with puzzle-like elements that require both timing and planning.
Key Features:
Block-Sliding Puzzle Action: Clear the screen by sliding and smashing blocks.
Endless Enemy Respawns: Survive waves of enemies that regenerate even after being destroyed.
Cassette Vision Exclusive: Developed specifically for Epoch's early cartridge-based home console.
Advanced Design for Its Time: One of the more complex and strategic titles on the Cassette Vision platform.
Monster Block is a notable entry in early Japanese home console gaming, blending arcade-inspired gameplay with puzzle mechanics. It remains a hidden gem for collectors and retro gaming fans interested in the evolution of fixed-screen action games.
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