Nuclear Blaze Reviews

Nuclear Blaze is ranked in the 67th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Thumb Culture
Martin Hosking
10 / 10.0
Oct 22, 2021

Even though Nuclear Blaze is a short game, it is fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed playing this game and the challenge it gave me at certain points. Congratulations to Sébastien at Deepnight Games for creating such a masterpiece as the debut game from his new studio. I will leave you with the reveal trailer below and of course, Nuclear Blaze has earned the highly deserved Thumb Culture Platinum Award.

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9.1 / 10.0
May 5, 2023

A creative take on a puzzle platforming adventure that’s challenging but fair, and has plenty of secrets to discover along the way

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9 / 10
Apr 26, 2023

If you are looking for another Dead Cells, another indie souls-lite-vania, then you might be disappointed by Nuclear Blaze. If, on the other hand, you are after a fast, fun, 90's styled action adventure firefighting puzzle game, then you'll love this game as much as I do.

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9 / 10.0
May 2, 2023

Nuclear Blaze is an absolute blast. The 2D platforming and fire-based puzzles keep you on your toes while unraveling a mystery. There's something satisfying about clearing a room of flames, not to mention rescuing cute kittens. Despite its short runtime, this one comes highly recommended.

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9 / 10.0
May 2, 2023

Its simplicity is its strength, focusing on the action first and foremost and using those limited toolsets to approach each flame. An impressive approach to difficulty and an appropriate amount of mystery puts this game into a neat package that is approachable and as challenging as you'd prefer. Nuclear Blaze is short, sweet, and definitely worth a look.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 26, 2023

I really enjoyed Nuclear Blaze, a lot more than I could have ever imagined at first. Despite not being exactly a new release (it was originally launched on Steam nearly two years ago), it feels at home on the Switch. This brand new release on consoles is the perfect opportunity to check it out and give it a go. By and large, it’s already deeply enjoyable on a basic first run, but things get a lot more challenging and engaging once unlocking the “Hold My Beer” mode. You will shout at the game, but won’t be able to put it down.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 26, 2023

Even with a short-lived campaign, Nuclear Blaze proves to be able to delight players, mainly due to its creative concepts, thought-provoking challenges and a lovely presentation. Thus, the adventure starring a fire department warms our imagination, providing a fun platform experience that is full of qualities.

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8 / 10
Oct 18, 2021

Was everything perfect? Not at all. The biggest frustration came from the gamepad controls. I started playing with my preferred d-pad input but found that aiming the water hose was nearly impossible until I swapped to the control stick. The adventure also ends just as things were really getting heated up. Nuclear Blaze understands the value of not wearing out a welcome. Just when I had decided that I was smitten with the game, I reached its narrative conclusion. If the idea was to leave me wanting more, then the mission was successful. Because this is still a small indie project based on a game jam submission, potential buyers should understand that Nuclear Blaze does not burn for long, but it does, in fact, burn twice as bright.

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80 / 100
Apr 26, 2023

Nuclear Blaze puts us in the shoes of a firefighter who discovers a secret base. Delve into it and discover what it hides as you fight the dangerous fire in this 2D adventure. The ultimate firefighter game.

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8 / 10
Apr 30, 2023

It may not last very long, but Nuclear Blaze is a cool action platformer that does a good job of exploring its core idea of prioritizing fighting fires over fighting enemies. Things like Hold My Beer Mode and all the hidden cats help pad out the replayability a bit, while the strong level design and tight gameplay makes the moment-to-moment action feel worthwhile. For 15 bucks, Nuclear Blaze feels like it does just enough to justify the price of admission, especially if you're a fan of 2D action games; we'd recommend you give it a go.

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Gamefa
Arman ZarMehr
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Oct 18, 2021

Nuclear Blaze is a short but enjoyable title.

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80 / 100
Apr 28, 2023

Nuclear Blaze bets on a simple concept to deliver an intense and surprising experience. It doesn't offer more than a few hours and ends when it seems to be reaching a point of maturity, it's true, but considering the initial proposal and its execution, as well the good looking visuals and soundtrack, it can found a space of affection for enthusiasts of a creative old school platform game.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2023

Fast-paced 2D firefighting experience on PS4

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80 / 100
Oct 15, 2021

Undoubtedly, it has been a pleasant surprise to find Nuclear Blaze, a title that stands out for its technical section, playability and accessibility, even having a children's mode for the little ones but which is too short.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 10, 2022

All together, Nuclear Blaze is a perfect tiny package, but I had so much fun that I only craved more in the end. The developer has mentioned he'd like to make more levels — my own dream is for a tile-based level editor to be released so the community can keep the game alive eternally. Even if it never saw one drip of extra content though, Nuclear Blaze isn't just blowing smoke. These few hours of firefighting bring extremely enjoyable, bite-sized action. As I've said time and time again, I'd rather have a year's worth of these tiny experiences than some 120-hour blockbuster, so I hope Nuclear Blaze is a sign of changing tides in the indie space.

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4 / 5.0
Apr 26, 2023

It’s already been said once in this review, but it bears repeating. Nuclear Blaze is the equivalent of a brightly lit candle—it’s at its end far too soon, but it’s impossible not to marvel at its splendor while it’s still there. As little as I’ve actually thought about the “firefighting game” genre, I’m all-in if future games are anything like this.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 26, 2023

Short but well-paced, Nuclear Blaze focuses on the urgency of the fire to create an intense experience. The game benefits from the great use of effects to enrich the simple pixel art and add to an atmosphere of mystery that, even if it's not deep or surprising, gives fuel to keep the flame burning bright for as long as it lasts. The heat gets intense in Hold My Glass mode and it can be frustrating, but the difficulty adjustments make the game accessible to any audience, even very young children, who can also enjoy the Kids Mode, designed especially for them.

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7.6 / 10.0
Apr 30, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Nuclear Blaze despite its brief campaign and occasional repetition. Whether you're exploring to rescue kitties or attempting the super-tough Hold my Beer Mode, you're bound to have a wonderful trip through its fire-filled world.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 10, 2023

After spending a couple hours putting out fires in Nuclear Blaze, I can say I enjoyed my time with it even if it has some issues. It’s a short game and it doesn’t change up much in the gameplay as it goes but manages to be fun nonetheless.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2021

Go into Nuclear Blaze knowing what to expect and there's a lot of simple firefighting fun to be had. Oh, and there are cute kittens to save, too.

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