Unlimited Bombs, Unrelenting Action: Blast Rush LS Ignites Preorders on Nintendo Switch

A reimagined bullet hell where infinite bombs fuel the chaos—coming first to Nintendo Switch.

San Jose, CA – Bipedal Dog, a game development studio led by former 1UP.com editor and Retronauts podcast contributor Ray Barnholt, is proud to announce the launch of the Nintendo eShop page for Blast Rush LS, their latest arcade-style shoot-em-up. The game is currently available for preorder and officially releases on June 19, 2025. It will be available for $9.99 USD, with a 20% discount active during the preorder period. A PC version via Steam is also slated for release later this year.

Blast Rush LS is an enhanced console edition of the original mobile game Blast Rush, a quick-hit 2D shoot-em-up that flips the bullet hell formula on its head; instead of giving players a limited stash of bombs to use in emergencies, Blast Rush LS lets them unleash an infinite supply. Players are encouraged to go all-in on destruction, using bombs as their primary weapon to blow through relentless waves of enemies in fast, satisfying bursts of action.

Each ship comes equipped with three types of bombs, offering a total of nine distinct explosive options. Combined with additional mechanics like a sideswipe gust attack and time-slowing Hyperdodge, players have a wide range of tools for surviving the chaos and chasing the leaderboard. The game’s enemy formations prioritize spectacle and density, with dozens of drones flooding the screen in twisting patterns that challenge players to be both aggressive and strategic.

Blast Rush LS features a “Standard” mode with over 40 handcrafted levels, an “Endurance” mode where players tackle randomized levels, and “2-Minute” variants of each for additional high-score hunting. 

To match its classic arcade inspiration, Blast Rush LS sports a clean 16-bit-style pixel art aesthetic and a pulse-pounding chiptune soundtrack. The original version of Blast Rush is also included as a fully playable mode, preserved as part of the package for historical completeness. For those extra curious about the game’s origins, players can explore a bonus-packed Library that includes development notes, concept pixel art, a full music player, and more behind-the-scenes content.

Blast Rush LS is designed to deliver fast, replayable fun—whether you're dropping in for a few minutes or aiming for the top of the scoreboard. It’s a sharp, explosive love letter to arcade shooters with a modern design twist.

Blast Rush LS is available for preorder on the Nintendo eShop, and will release in full on June 19th.

ABOUT BIPEDAL DOG

Bipedal Dog is a game development studio based in San Jose, California. In addition to Blast Rush LS, its titles include Blast Rush (iOS/Android), Blast Rush Classic (PC), and Mash Gadget (Playdate), along with contributions to Surmount (PC/Nintendo Switch). The studio is led by creative director Ray Barnholt, a former writer and editor at 1UP.com and a recurring guest on the Retronauts podcast.

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