Blaster Master: Overdrive

 Wii
  • Publisher: SunSoft
  • Release Date: Feb 8, 2010
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. GameTrailers
    48
    Some classics should remains where they belong--in our memories.
  2. Nintendo Gamer
    40
    Not as good as it used to be. [Apr 2010, p.76]
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  3. GamerNode
    35
    Blaster Master: Overdrive trys to achieve old-school exploration and shooting, but lacks the polish and attention to achieve it. It wisely goes back to the original formula that made the series beloved, but doesn't do it justice.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    30
    A masterclass in how not to do a retro remake, from the graphics to the controls to the tedious difficulty.

Awards & Rankings

93
#93 Best Wii Game of 2010
80
#80 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. 3DSFan
    Jul 24, 2022
    5
    This is a mediocre game in general. The controls are pretty stiff, and they feel archaic. The graphics aren’t all too hot either, but I canThis is a mediocre game in general. The controls are pretty stiff, and they feel archaic. The graphics aren’t all too hot either, but I can accept this as it is a WiiWare game. The level designs feel like a poor Mario Maker level, but there are some good parts. The soundtrack is decent and the upgrades are great. Overall, there are better games in the Blaster Master franchise.… Full Review »
  2. mazonik
    May 29, 2013
    10
    Xcelent game for a memorable franchise, if the intention of this game was to provoque nostalgia in harcore gamers, well... it perfectly does,Xcelent game for a memorable franchise, if the intention of this game was to provoque nostalgia in harcore gamers, well... it perfectly does, is the blaster master we always love and remember of the nes but a really good next gen make up, to destroy aliens inside the legendary sophia the 3rd, well done sunfoft, please do more great games in ps4 and xbox one generation it will be really awesome… Full Review »
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