Shooter

Blaster Master Zero

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

3.6

Users · RAWG

2017

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 3, 2017

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ShooterPlatformAdventureIndieAction

Playable on

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About this game

A loose reboot of the original Blaster Master by Inti Creates, utilizing elements from the original game, the "Worlds of Power" novelization, and the original Japanese version.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Faithful modernization preserves the original game's core identity.
Interconnected areas support exploration, upgrades, and ability-based progression.
Responsive movement, shooting, and vehicle controls across sections.
Platforming and vehicle sections provide varied gameplay.
Bright, detailed pixel art updates an NES-era visual style.

Cons

Main campaign is short for an exploration-focused adventure.
Some sections and bosses have abrupt difficulty spikes.
Exploration requires repeated backtracking through previously visited areas.

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