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Pilot a battle tank through side-scrolling mutant zones, then explore top-down dungeons on foot to win gear and unlock new routes.
Released 14 Jun 2019
Pilot a Battle Tank
Explore Top-Down Dungeons
Switch Between Perspectives
Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.
Developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD. · Published by INTI CREATES CO., LTD.






Jason's search for his missing pet leads him into an underground world of hostile mutants, where he pilots the battle tank SOPHIA III and explores dangerous areas.
Gameplay alternates between side-scrolling tank sections focused on combat, platforming, and navigation, and top-down dungeons explored on foot as Jason. These dungeons contain enemies, bosses, and items to find.
Defeating bosses and discovering upgrades gives Jason and SOPHIA III new weapons, equipment, and abilities. Some abilities open paths into new areas, and a second player can assist in co-op.
Several reviewers enjoy the contrast between tank-based side-scrolling and on-foot top-down dungeons, saying the two perspectives give exploration variety. They also praise the upgrade-based progression and retro pixel presentation, with music and quality-of-life updates drawing positive mentions. Views differ on difficulty and pacing, and some find backtracking or certain dungeons tedious.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 15 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |