- June 14, 2019
- INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
- 10h median play time
Blaster Master Zero
A re-imagining of the 1988 NES title, Blaster Master Zero is a great game for anyone looking for classic 8-bit action. Its accessible difficulty and superb retro graphics make for a wonderful addition to the Switch’s library.
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"Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style sci-fi shooter game, reminiscent of the NES era. It's a single-player or two-player co-op action-adventure game, featuring new areas, bosses, and gameplay elements compared to the original 1988 game. With improved battle mechanics, a more robust scenario, and expanded exploration, Blaster Master Zero offers a refreshed take on the classic game."











- Fantastic remake that stays true to the original NES game while adding modern enhancements.
- Great mix of side-scrolling and top-down gameplay, providing a unique experience.
- Improved graphics, controls, and a more fleshed-out story enhance the overall experience.
- Game is generally too easy, especially for veterans of the original.
- Some boss fights can be trivialized with overpowered weapons, reducing challenge.
- Backtracking can be tedious, and the lack of fast travel options may frustrate players.
- story320 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of "Blaster Master Zero" is a reimagined and expanded version of the original NES plot, combining elements from various sources, including the Japanese "MetaFight" and the "Worlds of Power" novel. While some players appreciate the enhanced narrative and character development, others find it predictable and overly simplistic, with mixed opinions on its execution and dialogue. Overall, the game offers a more engaging storyline than its predecessor, though it still retains a level of cliche typical of retro platformers.
“Blaster Master Zero is an excellent remake of the original Blaster Master, with improved graphics, controls, audio, story, and everything.”
“The storyline is a significant improvement from the original and tries its best to still keep what little events took place in its NES counterpart and twist them to actually make sense.”
“The mix of side-scrolling platformer and top-down shooter gameplay, the graphics and art design, the remake elements fully modernizing the game, the surprisingly engaging story, and especially the soundtrack, all of it absolutely boppin'.”
“The story and dialog are very poor, but the game can also be very wordy, with the action being interrupted somewhat frequently (especially in the beginning and toward the end) with box after box of poor dialog.”
“The game story may as well not be there, just as in the NES game, for all the impact it has on your motivation.”
“The problem is the story is cliched.”
Blaster Master Zero Review
Blaster Master Zero is an enjoyable yet all-too-easy retro reboot.
70%blast from the past: Blaster Master Zero review
A re-imagining of the 1988 NES title, Blaster Master Zero is a great game for anyone looking for classic 8-bit action. Its accessible difficulty and superb retro graphics make for a wonderful addition to the Switch’s library.
85%Review: Blaster Master Zero
Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
80%