Nova Blast is a side-scrolling sci-fi shooter game that was released for the Intellivision console. Developed by Imagic, the game made its debut in 1983. Players take control of a futuristic spaceship tasked with the defense of eight different cities on a water-covered planet. The gameplay involves protecting these cities from an onslaught of incoming attackers by using the ship's powerful cannon and energy shield. The game combines elements of strategy and arcade action, and it is remembered for its colorful graphics and challenging gameplay within the genre of shoot 'em ups.