Blam! Machinehead Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Shooter / Action

Blam! Machinehead

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SystemSega Saturn
GenreShooter, Action
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Blam! Machinehead arrived on the Sega Saturn as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.

Among the 24 Saturn shooters in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

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 Saturn hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

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 Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Blam! Machinehead cheats & codes

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

Infinite Disruptor160be50a000a
Infinite Flamethrower160be4f600fa
Infinite Grenades160be506000a
Infinite Homing Missiles160be4fe000a
Infinite Io-Storm160be50e000a
Infinite Missiles160be4fa0014

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Blam! Machinehead walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Saturn games today

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Blam! Machinehead FAQ

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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