Release Date: July 29, 2021
Shoot 'em up and platformer game, kept in retro style. In Blaster Master Zero 3 we play as Jason, who travels through various stages (on foot or by vehicle) and eliminates hordes of enemies.
Blaster Master Zero 3 is the next part of the series of platform shoot'em ups, started in 1988, and at the same time the third installment of the Zero sub-series, started in 2017. It was developed by Inti Creates studio, which has in its portfolio such projects as games under the Azure Striker Gunvolt brands.
The main hero of Blaster Master Zero 3 is Jason, a hero known from the previous parts of the series. One last task awaits the protagonist, which is to save his partner - Eve. To complete it, the hero has to return to the place where his journey began, the planet Sophia.
As in previous installments of the series, gameplay in Blaster Master Zero 3 is based on two pillars. When we control the protagonist's vehicle, we observe the action from the side, and the game consists of jumping on platforms, avoiding numerous traps and shooting enemies. However, when Jason leaves the machine, his actions are presented from the top-down view, and the game becomes a simple shoot'em up, in which we dash ahead and eliminate hosts of enemies. Struggles in both modes are varied by skirmishes with powerful bosses. What's more, as you progress, you develop both Jason and his vehicle, which increases your combat potential and allows you to face more challenges.
Blaster Master Zero 3 is deeply rooted in the retro sphere not only in of mechanics, but also the audiovisual layer. The colourful graphics of this game have been designed using the pixel art technique.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Inti Creates
Publisher: Inti Creates
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Blaster Master Zero 3 Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 8800 or better, 500 MB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Blaster Master Zero 3 Video Game.
Destructoid: 7 / 10 by Chris Carter
Despite some gripes, the legacy of this trilogy is fully secure. Inti Creates can kind of keep making these types of platformers indefinitely, and I’d keep playing them.
VGChartz: 7.5 / 10 by Daniel Parker
A thrilling 2D platforming/action hybrid, with plenty of weapons and tech at your disposal to help you restore order to the Blaster Master universe.
Chalgyr's Game Room: 8.2 / 10 by Pierre-Yves Lanthier
Overall, fans of metroidvanias, 2D platformers and 3D action adventures will have plenty to look forward to even if you’ve never dipped your toes into the world of Blaster Master Zero. For returning fans? The finale is worth it and the upgrades to previous systems and the addition of new ones was just simply fun.
Average score from votes.