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Blaster Master Zero |OT| A Blast from the Past
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As far as I'm aware I rendered the game unbeatable?
I killed the boss of area 7, but before I went into area 8 and activated the checkpoint I went back to get an item I'd missed, but now the elevator in the area 7 boss room is stuck at the bottom so I can't bring Sofia to me, and the checkpoint at the start of area 8 hasn't been activated yet so I can't do that, it's to high for me to jump up to it and the fall damage makes it impossible to go anywhere in area 8.
Have I softlocked the game?
E: Actually I think there's a tunnel right at the start of Area 7 that links to the end of it that I might have missed due to having a few days break between playing.
I killed the boss of area 7, but before I went into area 8 and activated the checkpoint I went back to get an item I'd missed, but now the elevator in the area 7 boss room is stuck at the bottom so I can't bring Sofia to me, and the checkpoint at the start of area 8 hasn't been activated yet so I can't do that, it's to high for me to jump up to it and the fall damage makes it impossible to go anywhere in area 8.
Have I softlocked the game?
E: Actually I think there's a tunnel right at the start of Area 7 that links to the end of it that I might have missed due to having a few days break between playing.
TheUnknownForce
Member
Late response but, the packaging is cardstock-ish like some soundtracks. Open the fold and slide the disc out. Actually it looks just like what I see from Fangamer's website, if you want a better look.
I assume you are in Area 8 or another Area? If in Area 8, you should be able to just go up and eventually left to get back to the entrance. Otherwise, you need to go to
Area 3
You should be able to go into Area 8 and then back to 7 in order to backtrack a little, and then there is a tunnel that takes you and Sophia earlier in Area 7 that you couldn't get to beforehand.
Jonneh3003
Banned
I got the true ending the other day, what a wonderful little surprise this game was.
I just put up a video review if anyone's interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX2NJ0kl3ec&feature=youtu.be
I hope we get more Sunsoft revivals from Inti Creats, they truly nailed it.
I just put up a video review if anyone's interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX2NJ0kl3ec&feature=youtu.be
I hope we get more Sunsoft revivals from Inti Creats, they truly nailed it.
Kadin
Member
Nice review. I was a huge Blaster Master from the start and this game didn't disappoint at all. I feel bad for people who stop at the bad ending, they don't know what they're missing.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Questions:
1. Do I need to color entire map for 100 or just collect all items and beat all bosses?
2. I'm stumped with a Life upgrade in area 5. Far upper right of map. Rock wall blocks life upgrade sitting on sole platform with robot fish swimming in water underneath.
3. Is there a way to fast travel?
4. Is there a way to tell you're at 100%?
1. Do I need to color entire map for 100 or just collect all items and beat all bosses?
2. I'm stumped with a Life upgrade in area 5. Far upper right of map. Rock wall blocks life upgrade sitting on sole platform with robot fish swimming in water underneath.
3. Is there a way to fast travel?
4. Is there a way to tell you're at 100%?
Oh hey, thanks! I guess I'll just wait for the Japanese version then. Inti soundtrack releases in Japan always have pretty slick packaging and original art.
Just items and bosses. Once you have
the map of an area, you can see which dungeons still have something worth your time in them
far left of the map, about midway down, there are a couple doors. One will take you to a room with two other exits. One of the exits is in a room with lots of moving platforms, with the exit in the center.
No to both, as far as I could tell. Each area can be checked for completion as per my answer to your first question, though.
it is a bit tedious to go from area to area, but that's the only way I could tell to be sure.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Thanks much. Got the upgrade!
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
100% this today. A fun ride for $10 but not sure if there is replay value for me or if I'll even remember it a week from now.
rockman zx
Member
I beat the game today and I don't think I will remember it tomorrow. Is an OK game, too easy, short and does nothing special, in my opinion is overpriced, not worth $10, maybe $5. The soundtrack is good though.
The Last Lombax
Member
Got stuck in Area 4
help 
I tried to get the map of Area 4, but after leaving the section to get back to Sophia I think stuck, if I jump to the other ladder I got killed because of fall damage, and if I jump to water I can't get out it
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Got stuck in Area 4
helpI tried to get the map of Area 4, but after leaving the section to get back to Sophia I think stuck, if I jump to the other ladder I got killed because of fall damage, and if I jump to water I can't get out it
You're on the right track. Leap towards the ladder again and hit B to grab hold of it.
The Last Lombax
Member
THANK YOU!
Another question in Area 3
There is a dark room where I can't see shit in it, did I miss an upgrade or item?
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
I've really enjoyed my time with this game. I finished it with the bad ending and then went back and got 100%. I'm personally glad the game isn't punishingly difficult, and got about 10 hours out of it so I think it's well worth the money.
wondermega
Member
OT should have been named Blaster Master Zero |OT| Blasting Again, Again
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
So does blaster master have HD rumble? Cause I just started it and when the Sophia engine is on and it takes of in the cut scene it felt really great
Yes.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
This game made me a believer after needing a little more from splatoon 2
I downloaded this yesterday since Zelda is the only game on the Switch (and I've beaten it already). I've never played any Blaster Master game before but I'm really enjoying this game a lot. Having the two different gameplay perspectives is very cool.
I played for about 4 or so hours yesterday and got through area 5.
I played for about 4 or so hours yesterday and got through area 5.
OrbitalBeard
Member
This game is really, really good.
It's a bit too easy. That's my only complaint. Otherwise, it's the best Blaster Master game since the original. And it's better than that game in a lot of ways.
It's a bit too easy. That's my only complaint. Otherwise, it's the best Blaster Master game since the original. And it's better than that game in a lot of ways.
Finally finished this, a little over eight hours, 100%. I definitely feel the game improved as it went along, mostly because it got harder. The last few areas in particular killed me more than a few times (especially before I went back to get the all the upgrades I had missed). I think the original game's approach to story (less is more) should have been applied here because man, it got bad near the end. I rolled my eyes during the
ending, so cheesy.
Still, a fun little game for the time it lasted and it's always nice playing games on the Switch, gotta say.
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Still, a fun little game for the time it lasted and it's always nice playing games on the Switch, gotta say.
ScientificPizza
Banned
Man world 7 is really the worst
It's the only world i didn't do everything on because it's just the worst
It's the only world i didn't do everything on because it's just the worst
Just beat the game on my 3DS. It was a fun ride for sure, but I would say it is disappointingly easy on some parts and tedious on others. Especially on the last two bosses.
I always love it when the boss is a
, however this one was an exception since the fight was not very challenging and too short for my taste.
And I'm sorry if this has been answered before, but is there any reason for them not including a map on the 3DS's second screen? I hate having to navigate the menu to check my location.
I always love it when the boss is a
powered up version of yourself with similar moveset
And I'm sorry if this has been answered before, but is there any reason for them not including a map on the 3DS's second screen? I hate having to navigate the menu to check my location.
CertifiedFP
Member
Out of curiosity, does this game support single Joycon?
wondermega
Member
Probably some version of lazy/budget/political. Like they overall don't want to make it perform in anyway better than the Switch version, which I'd also assume is the case for no stereoscopic effects. Curse you Inti Creates!
So I just finished this game in 6h 42 min. I love the game but rhey dumbed the difficulty from the original NES version. Wish some of the bosses where harder. I hope they remake Blaster Master 2 or come make a proper sequel. BM2 on Genesis sucked big time. Loved the art and anime storylines.
Stereoscopic 3D doesn't mesh with sprite-based games displayed with faux-3D perspective, they weren't just being lazy.
The framerate issue bothers me more--the Gunvolt games and Blaster Master Zero both run at 30FPS for reasons unknown.
Gone back to this, enjoying it but yeah I agree with the sentiment that it's way too easy :/ You really can just cheese your way through the top down sections, namely with the more powerful shots that go through walls whilst enemy bullets do not.
That and the backtracking is a little tedious at times...I'm still really keen on it despite those niggles though, aesthetic is lovely and Sofia+Jason are a joy to control.
That and the backtracking is a little tedious at times...I'm still really keen on it despite those niggles though, aesthetic is lovely and Sofia+Jason are a joy to control.
Is unlimited mode really all you unlock? Having only one unlockable on an entire screem seems weird.
The fake final boss was better than the real one, even if it was in top down (and his first form is pathetically easy to cheese).
There are some spots that are insufferably long where you do nothing but hold a button.
The game would be improved by it, the top down is already tenuous anyway.
The fake final boss was better than the real one, even if it was in top down (and his first form is pathetically easy to cheese).
There are some spots that are insufferably long where you do nothing but hold a button.
It doesn't mesh when developers don't have the proper depth used, like on stairs, etc.
The game would be improved by it, the top down is already tenuous anyway.
Kadin
Member
It's very much like a metroidvania game in that certain things will be locked off until you have a means to push forward. So yeah, if you've exhausted most of your options to get somewhere, continue elsewhere with the understanding that you'll probably return there later to progress.
Claude Augario
Member
There is another weapon in the area that takes out those blocks.
Any chance of Sunsoft fixing the shitty pixel scaling on this game?
Nintendo of Europe refuse to refund the game for me, so I'm stuck with a game I can't bear to look at because the pixels are all over the place.
I'm surprised that so many people fuss over frame rate but no-one cares when a pixelart based game has such atrocious image quality.
Nintendo of Europe refuse to refund the game for me, so I'm stuck with a game I can't bear to look at because the pixels are all over the place.
I'm surprised that so many people fuss over frame rate but no-one cares when a pixelart based game has such atrocious image quality.
Its plays just fine for me. What is the problem?
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?p=231876882#post231876882
Pixels are irregular sizes on both the TV and gamepad.
BizzyBum
Member
Will I know when I'm about to face the final boss so I can go back and try to collect everything for the real ending?
I just need to collect everything before defeating the Area 8 boss, right? How do I know I'm at 100%?
edit: damn, just realized I have to press R on the menu for the maps. LOL
I just need to collect everything before defeating the Area 8 boss, right? How do I know I'm at 100%?
edit: damn, just realized I have to press R on the menu for the maps. LOL
Yep.
Haha, yeah, that wasn't obvious. But yeah, as long as you don't have any flashing bosses or life bits left and you have all maps, you're good.
BizzyBum
Member
Dude, I was at Area 6 before I realized that.
Do I need to fill every box on the map/dungeons, too?
Nope. Just clear bosses and pick up life bits.Dude, I was at Area 6 before I realized that.
Do I need to fill every box on the map/dungeons, too?
You can also quickly scan your Sophia/Jason status screens. If you've got all the upgrades and a full extra bar of life, you're good, I believe.