Blam! Machinehead PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

Blam! Machinehead

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperCore Design
PublisherEidos Interactive, Inc
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Blam! Machinehead is a shooter developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive, Inc. It blends shooter and action elements.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

Core Design also made Tomb Raider, Tomb Raider II and Tomb Raider III for the PS1.

Blam! Machinehead is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Blam! Machinehead is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Blam! Machinehead gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Blam! Machinehead cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Energy800BF5C4 00FF
Infinite Flamethrower800C20D4 00FF
Infinite Rockets800C20D8 00FF
Infinite Homing Missiles800C20DC 00FF
Infinite Laser800C20E0 00FF
Infinite little bombs800C20E4 00FF

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Blam! Machinehead walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Blam! Machinehead FAQ

When did Blam! Machinehead come out on the PS1?

Blam! Machinehead was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Blam! Machinehead?

It was developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive, Inc.

Is Blam! Machinehead multiplayer?

No. Blam! Machinehead is a single-player game.

How long does Blam! Machinehead take to play?

As a shooter, Blam! Machinehead typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Blam! Machinehead on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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