Blaster Master Zero

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Release Date: March 9, 2017

A blend of a 2D platformer and a simple shoot'em-up game by Inti Creates. The production is another installment in the series, which started in 1988. The protagonists are skilled scientist Jason Frudnick and Fred, a mysterious creature he discovered. When the latter escapes the laboratory, Jason pursues him. He ends up in a cave, where he finds an advanced, battle-ready vehicle called Sophia-III. Blaster Master Zero features two game modes.

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Blaster Master Zero for SWITCH and 3DS is 2D platform game by Inti Creates, known from e.g the Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. It is another installment of a series, which started in 1988.

Plot

Jason Frudnick, a skilled scientist, discovers a mysterious creature. He calls it Fred and takes it to his laboratory. One day something goes wrong and Fred escapes through a hole, which appeared out of nowhere. Without hesitation, Jason pursues the creature and finds himself in a cave, where he finds an advanced vehicle called Sophia-III. Thus the two begin an unusual adventure.

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Mechanics

Blaster Master Zero is an oldschool platform game with two modes of gameplay. The first one utilizes a side view perspective; you jump on platforms, overcome obstacles, and fight enemies with Sophia-III. Sometimes you leave the vehicle and go on foot. This mode utilizes a bird's eye view and the game turns into a simple shooter. Both modes feature boss enemies, such as e.g. a giant flying brain or a mutant crab. Every boss has their own range of attacks, which you have to know in order to succeed.

Technical aspects

Blaster Master Zero for SWITCH and 3DS features not only classic gameplay mechanics, but also old-school visuals, inspired by 8-bit productions for consoles. The same can be said about the sound layer.

Platforms:

PC Windows June 14, 2019

Nintendo 3DS March 9, 2017

PlayStation 4 June 29, 2020

Xbox One June 30, 2021

Nintendo Switch March 9, 2017

Xbox Series X/S June 30, 2021

Developer: Inti Creates

Publisher: Inti Creates

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Game Series

5GAMES

Blaster Master Game Series

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Blaster Master Zero Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 8800 or better, 500 MB HDD Windows 7/8.1/10.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Blaster Master Zero Video Game.

7.9

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 79% of Critics. There are 35 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Worth Playing: 8 / 10 by Chris "Atom" DeAngelus

Blaster Master Zero is what a nostalgic game update should be. It isn't bogged down in the past, and it doesn't lose what makes the original game so memorable and fun. It's not quite a masterpiece, but it's a ton of fun to play. Whether you're getting a new upgrade or battling a brutal mutant, it's a well-paced and enjoyable experience. Fans of the franchise should be delighted, and those who have never played the original Blaster Master will find Zero a much better place to start.

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TheSixthAxis: 6 / 10 by Dave Irwin

Structurally, Blaster Master Zero is a significant step forward for the franchise, but provided you are actively avoiding getting hit, the game is just too easy. Mildly more interesting when driving around in a tank than gunning down mutants on foot, it’s probably a great entry point to the series for more inexperienced gamers. It’s just a shame that this reintroduction doesn’t provide much of a challenge.

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Wccftech: 7 / 10 by Kai Powell

Blaster Master Zero tries to recapture the joy of the NES classic, but the out-of-vehicle segments are just as frustrating as they were nearly thirty years ago.

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