{"product_id":"blasto-1","title":"Blasto","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlasto comes to you complete with both the disc and the original manual, giving you everything you need to jump into this quirky PlayStation classic — just without the original box. Coolection photographs every game in hand, so the photos here are the real deal showing exactly what you'll receive. The disc has been professionally resurfaced as needed so it plays its best, and Coolection tested it fully before putting it on the shelf — it was running great, though as with any vintage PlayStation title, your own setup and hardware can always play a small role in how it performs. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlasto is one of those late-1990s PlayStation games that tends to bring a big smile to the face of anyone who remembers it. Released as a third-person action shooter, it put you in the boots of Captain Blasto, a self-styled space hero with more ego than sense and a laser pistol answer for every problem. The game leaned hard into campy sci-fi humor, filling its levels with goofy alien enemies, over-the-top voice acting, and a general attitude that never took itself too seriously — which, on a console full of brooding RPGs and gritty action games, made it stand out in a memorable way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe voice of Captain Blasto was provided by none other than Phil Hartman, lending the character a wonderfully sardonic, blustery energy that made every quip and one-liner land just right. It was one of Hartman's final performance credits, which gives the game a genuinely poignant place in pop culture history alongside its entertainment value. For fans of his work, hearing his voice bounce around those colorful alien worlds hits differently today than it did back in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGameplay-wise, Blasto is a 3D action game in the mold of the era — you run, shoot, jump platforms, and hunt down a villainous alien overlord who has kidnapped the Babes of the Galaxy. It's unabashedly silly, and that's exactly the point. The controls and camera reflect the growing pains of early 3D game design, which gives it that authentic PlayStation-era charm that collectors and retro enthusiasts tend to find so endearing. It's a snapshot of a moment in gaming history when developers were still figuring out the rules of 3D space, and every choice feels bold and earnest for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving the manual alongside the disc is a real bonus for anyone building out a serious PlayStation library. The original documentation adds context, preserves the intended presentation, and is simply harder to find than the disc alone as collections thin out over the decades. Blasto was not the most mass-produced title in Sony's catalog, so finding it with its manual intact is a satisfying get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a perfect pickup for PlayStation 1 collectors hunting down the more personality-driven corners of the library, for Phil Hartman fans who want a tangible piece of his legacy on the shelf, or for anyone who loves the irreverent, anything-goes energy that defined so much of late-1990s gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56879946137766,"sku":"PCQ-12676-GWM","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/PCQ-12676-GWM-1.webp?v=1785351818","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/blasto-1","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}