Blaster Master (1988). Play online
Game Info
4.3 / 5
- Platform
- NES
- Genres
- Action · Platformer · Shooter
- Player Perspective
- Top-down · Side view
- Developer Companies
- SUNSOFT · Sun Electronics
- Publishers
- SUNSOFT · Sun Electronics · Tokai Engineering
- Release date
- 17 June 1988
- Languages
- 🇯🇵 Japanese
Summary
Falling through a hidden manhole thrust me into a labyrinth of creepy tunnels where oversized, prehistoric beasts dominate the screen. The game forces you to choose: panic and die, or fire away with a seemingly endless arsenal. The twist comes from Jason’s trusty tank, SOFIA, which lets you cruise through cavernous corridors before hopping out for on‑foot battles. Switching between tank and foot play isn’t just cosmetic—it changes the pace, strategy, and enemy behavior entirely. That blend of run‑and‑gun chaos and tight platforming has kept Blaster Master a standout title for anyone who loves retro challenges.
Storyline
Blaster Master follows Jason, a young man who pilots the experimental tank SOFIA. He uses the vehicle to explore a variety of underground and surface locations. Throughout his journey he confronts radioactive mutants that have overrun the areas. The premise focuses on his quest to navigate these zones and eliminate the mutated threats. The game’s storyline is built around exploration and combat with the special tank.
Edited by Maya Carter
