Product Overview
- Product Name: Blaster Master
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Well-kept example with only minor cosmetic wear. Ready to add to your NES collection!
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Blaster Master is one of those rare Nintendo NES 8-bit platformers that felt impossibly big the first time you played it. Dropping players into a vast underground world, the game follows Jason as he pilots the powerful SOPHIA all-terrain vehicle through hostile caverns, alien landscapes, and mechanical fortresses in a desperate search beneath the surface.
What made Blaster Master unforgettable was its sense of discovery. One moment you’re blasting through side-scrolling terrain in a heavily armed vehicle, the next you’re navigating tense, top-down corridors on foot, carefully lining up shots and avoiding deadly traps. The constant shift in perspective keeps the adventure feeling fresh, while the interconnected world encourages exploration, backtracking, and curiosity—hallmarks of truly great NES design.
Released during Sunsoft’s legendary run on the NES, Blaster Master has earned its reputation as a cornerstone title of the platform. Its ambitious scope, genre-blending gameplay, and unmistakable atmosphere elevated it far beyond typical action games of the era, making it a must-own centerpiece for collectors and one of the most respected 8-bit adventures ever created.
Gameplay Features
- Hybrid gameplay combining side-scrolling vehicle combat and top-down exploration
- Control the SOPHIA tank with jumping, cannon fire, and terrain traversal
- On-foot sections that emphasize precision shooting and careful movement
- Large interconnected underground world filled with hidden paths and upgrades
- Challenging enemy designs and boss encounters requiring tactical play
- Polished Sunsoft-era mechanics that balance action, exploration, and strategy
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Blaster Master is often cited as one of Sunsoft’s finest NES achievements, praised for its ambitious design and technical polish. Its atmospheric soundtrack, composed by Sunsoft’s in-house team, remains one of the most recognizable and celebrated scores on the system.
The game’s success laid the foundation for a long-running franchise, with sequels and modern revivals appearing decades later. Among NES collectors, Blaster Master is widely regarded as a defining example of Sunsoft at its creative peak and a cultural touchstone of late-era 8-bit gaming.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1988
- Publisher: Sunsoft
- Developer: Sunsoft
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 020763110068
- SKU: 12110
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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