QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Damn I'm missing 3 in area 8 and I don't remember what zones I missed stuff in x.x
Edit: found em I'm dumb and missed area 1 and 7... 7 was painful for that long ass drive back
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Blaster Master Zero |OT| A Blast from the Past
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Edit: found em I'm dumb and missed area 1 and 7... 7 was painful for that long ass drive back
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Just beat the game and yeah get every power up before beating the game it's very very worth it
Bananastand
Member
So how many levels does this game have? I want to know how far in I am.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Lightning_Roller
Banned
Hey folks, I'm in the underwater area and trying to find
and I can't find it at all. Can't any of you help me out here?
the chip that allows underwater maneuverability
It's more of a reimagining. The type of areas correspond to the original from what I remember (forest, underwater, ice, etc.), but the areas themselves have had a lot of adjustments.
This was an impulse buy for me, but totally worth the $10. I legit could not put it down, even after having to restart from scratch after screwing myself with a glitch getting Sophia III stuck in a wall in Area 5.
Checked out the Hardcoregaming 101 article on it and am shocked this is a franchise. An incredibly convoluted one at that. Two entirely different lore based on the region in NES days, a Bomberman-spin off for Game Boy, several attempts to revitalize the series and basing the lore on a Scholastic book made for the original... this is nuts, yo. xD
As far as I'm concerned, Zero the definitive version of the series just for my sanity's sake.
Checked out the Hardcoregaming 101 article on it and am shocked this is a franchise. An incredibly convoluted one at that. Two entirely different lore based on the region in NES days, a Bomberman-spin off for Game Boy, several attempts to revitalize the series and basing the lore on a Scholastic book made for the original... this is nuts, yo. xD
As far as I'm concerned, Zero the definitive version of the series just for my sanity's sake.
There's a 9th area with a true ending. You unlock Unlimited Mode, which is more or less just New Game+/Power Trip mode in which you can replay with a maxed out tank.
Kadin
Member
Yeah okay, I'm doing the 100% then. Thanks!
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
On a positive note it's generally pretty easy to tell what you are missing from a zone, the blue/green glowing stuff on the map screen are the health power ups, and generally everything else was doable the first time you came across a door so if its filled it you should have the stuff from it.
The only one people seem stuck on was the dark rooms but literallty like 5 screens away from the first dark room was a dungeon with the flash bang power up that tells you it brightens dark rooms lol
Community Forum
Member
Quick question. Just got the game and made it to area 2. It's awesome! However, there is one block on the first map that I can't get to. I assume you are supposed to get to all the areas of the map? How easy is it to get back to the first area if I move on?
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
You are going to loop back there eventually. Area one is basically a fork in the road for the games two paths
Community Forum
Member
Interesting. Thanks!
Kadin
Member
Yeah I'd approach this kind of like a Metroid game. If you get to a point where you think you're stuck, spend a little time to make sure you're not missing something and then push forward. There aren't a ton of situations where you will have this happen but you'll see paths you can't get to and will have to backtrack. But it's never a chore to do so.
MAX PAYMENT
Member
I assume this is one of the better launch switch games?
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
I like to think of my OTs as like a Seal of Quality type thing.
Oh, but we're forgetting Shovel Knight of course.
AcademicSaucer
Member
Snipperclips
Never played the original BM on the NES but decided to check this one out after hearing good things. I finished it tonight (although I got the bad ending) and really enjoyed it. According to the in-game clock, I got almost 6 hours of playtime out of it, which isn't a bad deal for $10. I want more classic NES reboots/reimaginings/remakes on the Switch, puhlease.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
I kinda left that and issac out just due to the fact they kinda been around for ages now, even if they do have some new stuff and are great games, I am setsuna would be on that list too
Yeah it's a fun multiplayer game, was mostly doing my list based solely on single player
For multiplayer
Fast RMX
Shovel Knight
Snipper
and Puyo Tetris
Over all the switch has a REALLY strong launch line up if you are not some weirdo that only plays AAA games and thinks that's all that matters
Also game beaten spoilers
I really need to find out if doing unlimited mode makes the final boss different
Respect to Digital Foundry's John Linneman for this stunningly comprehensive Blaster Master DF Retro episode.
No, the inexplicably poor scaling in Blaster Master Zero does not please him.
However, I did learn that the 3DS version of Zero runs at 30fps, like the Gunvolt series. I was not expecting that. Neither platform's presentation is ideal, which is quite a shame considering the quality of the game.
No, the inexplicably poor scaling in Blaster Master Zero does not please him.
However, I did learn that the 3DS version of Zero runs at 30fps, like the Gunvolt series. I was not expecting that. Neither platform's presentation is ideal, which is quite a shame considering the quality of the game.
Kadin
Member
Sounds like you have your next goal. I'll be joining you soon. Game is just too good to not play through it one more time.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
Yup gonna get on that after I finish up nier
Feel like it would be nice to have a reason to come back to the gameRadicool. Inti is releasing the Blaster Master Zero Original Soundtrack on April 25th. I don't know if Inti Direct will ship their merch outside of Japan, though.
PassiveObserver
Member
Does anyone know if you are required to fill every square of the map, including dungeon maps, to unlock
?
Area 9
No, that is not a requirement.
dcx4610
Member
I didn't like the game at all at first but once you get to the 2nd area and some upgrades, it's really fun and starts to feel like a proper Metroidvania game although it quite on that level. It's a shame that the opening is so dull and confusing because once you figure out the weapons and how things work, it's very good. Well worth the $10 and makes me want to play the NES version after. Too bad it's not an unlockable.
Sadly the soundtrack is recorded by someone holding up a phone's microphone to a TV speaker, but hey don't get hung up on nitpicking and small issues.
Blaster Master Zero is an okay game. I never played the original so I don't know how it compares.
I did get 100% item completion if anyone is wondering what I finished.
I did get 100% item completion if anyone is wondering what I finished.
Find all the weapons, health increase items and maps aka 100% item completion.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Anyone pick it up on 3DS? I feel like I'd enjoy it more on the go.
Is that based on the version sold at PAX East? Inti's self-published CDs in Japan are immaculate, I'd be shocked if BM Zero was any different...!
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Got to section 3 but haven't been exploring much at all. Will need to backtrack later to comb through everything. Enjoying my time with this and a nice break after spending every day playing Zelda since launch.
Kadin
Member
Yup I got in on my N3DS XL and I'm on my second play through. Game is amazing.
I'm making a joke based upon the very poor pixel scaling Blaster Master Zero has on Switch.
Ah. My subtle humor detection gauge is low, it seems.
But hey, did anyone snag the US ver soundtrack at PAX by any chance? What's the packaging like?
dcx4610
Member
Just beat the game. Got the bad ending and was short 2 life upgrades. I went back and found the two life upgrades and got the good ending.
No spoilers but it's amazing how differently the game turns out depending on if you get everything or don't. If you get the bad ending and like the game, I think it's very much worth your while to go after the good ending.
Not the best game but a solid experience. I'll go 6/10 which sounds low but I consider that score better than average and it hit the Metroidvania itch.
No spoilers but it's amazing how differently the game turns out depending on if you get everything or don't. If you get the bad ending and like the game, I think it's very much worth your while to go after the good ending.
Not the best game but a solid experience. I'll go 6/10 which sounds low but I consider that score better than average and it hit the Metroidvania itch.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
I bought blaster master zero the other day but have yet to play it yet, should get to it
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
I would agree with this list
rockman zx
Member
They don't but amazon jp will sell it at some point, they sell all the Gunvolt Soundtracks.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Last section is ONLY accessible if you 100%?
I'm at 9 but missed some bosses.
I'm at 9 but missed some bosses.
dcx4610
Member
If you are in 9 then I guess not. I think the requirement is just all weapon/life/Sophia upgrades.
Fangamer is also selling the PAX East version for $15: same tunes, different (and worlse, IMO) packaging: https://www.fangamer.com/products/blaster-master-zero-ost
PassiveObserver
Member
So I went back to Area 7 and picked off a few dungeons I missed and then beat the boss but
. Think I'm missing that dungeon in area 3 behind that big wall, but I'm tired of backtracking, so I'm putting this one to bed. Took 7.5 for my playthrough, but it was pretty much a cakewalk for 90% of the game.
it didn't unlock Area 9