BlowOut vs Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.

As Major John "Dutch" Cane you command a squad of mercenary commandos equipped with over‑the‑top experimental armaments. The game thrusts you into ten intense levels where mutated beasts and alien insects threaten humanity. Your arsenal includes a 20 mm pump‑action shotgun, an eight‑meter flamethrower, a plasma rifle, a machine gun and even an eight‑inch nailgun, letting you blast through walls, ceilings and floors to uncover secrets and power‑ups.
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition is a thrilling third-person shooter set on the hostile, ice-covered planet E.D.N. III. Players follow Wayne Holden, an amnesiac soldier fighting for human survival against the territorial insectoid Akrid and the corrupt megacorporation NEVEC using powerful mechanized Vital Suits and thermal energy management. Featuring an intense 11-level campaign with epic boss battles, players must constantly collect thermal energy from defeated enemies and data posts to combat the planet's freezing temperatures and power heavy weaponry. The game blends fast-paced action, grappling hook traversal, and vehicular combat across single-player and multiplayer modes.
- Wide variety of experimental weapons
- Fully destructible environments
- Fast‑paced, action‑heavy gameplay
- Available on multiple consoles and PC
- Thrilling mech combat and customization
- Engaging sci-fi story with memorable boss fights
- Unique thermal energy survival mechanic
- Action-packed multiplayer modes
- Level design can feel repetitive after a while
- Graphics are modest by modern standards
- Enemy AI lacks depth
- Constant thermal drain can create pressure
- Dated graphics by modern standards
- Difficulty spikes on later bosses
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Return to the extreme world of E.D.N. III in this action-packed cooperative third-person shooter.
The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataLost Planet: Extreme Condition offers richer content, higher critic scores and multiplayer at a higher price, while BlowOut is a cheaper, single‑player shooter with modest graphics.
Key differences
- •Price: BlowOut $19.99 vs Lost Planet $59.99
- •Multiplayer: BlowOut single‑player only; Lost Planet includes multiplayer modes
- •Content volume: BlowOut 10 levels, Lost Planet 11 levels with boss fights
- •Critic reception: BlowOut 60/100, Lost Planet 74/100
- •Gameplay focus: BlowOut handheld weapons; Lost Planet mech suits with thermal‑management mechanic
Gameplay & fun factor
Lost Planet adds mech combat, thermal management and boss battles, offering more varied gameplay than BlowOut's basic shooter.
Platform availability
BlowOut supports PS2, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC; Lost Planet lists only a single platform set (unspecified).
Price & value
BlowOut costs $19.99, a third of Lost Planet’s $59.99 price.
Multiplayer / co‑op
Lost Planet includes both single‑player and multiplayer; BlowOut is single‑player only.
Content & replayability
Lost Planet has 11 levels with boss fights and mech customization, giving more replay value than BlowOut’s 10 repetitive levels.
Difficulty & accessibility
BlowOut’s difficulty is modest; Lost Planet adds a constant thermal drain and noted difficulty spikes.
Graphics & performance
Both are described as dated; BlowOut’s graphics are noted as modest, while Lost Planet’s are also dated but no clear advantage.
Choose BlowOut if…
Buyers on a tight budget who want a straightforward single‑player shooter.
Choose Lost Planet: Extreme Condition if…
Buyers seeking deeper mechanics, multiplayer, and are willing to pay more for higher quality.
Common questions
Which game is cheaper?
BlowOut costs $19.99; Lost Planet costs $59.99.
Do either of these support multiplayer?
Only Lost Planet includes multiplayer modes; BlowOut is single‑player only.
Which has better critical reception?
Lost Planet received a critic score of 74/100, compared to BlowOut’s 60/100.




