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. Wired
    70
    The best thing I can say about Overdrive is that it feels just like Blaster Master, with a few great new improvements and a few small new flaws.
  2. IGN
    65
    The fact that Blaster Master Overdrive plays so similarly to the original may tickle your nostalgia bone. But there is no reason we couldn't have had a few more save points to keep frustration levels down and a control scheme that won't give us cramps.
  3. Cheat Code Central
    50
    The game has some pretty cool features, even though many of them are old hat at this point. Overall, the package feels slapped together - more a proof of concept than an actual game. The location of most save points is sure to be a source of frustration for most folks, and ultimately, it's a game that begs to not be played.
  5. The A.V. Club
    50
    There's an important lesson in Overdrive: Just because something was fun in the past doesn't make it classic.
  6. Gamer Limit
    50
    Blaster Master Overdrive could have been a great trip down memory lane, but instead the road is blocked by sluggish, physically painful controls and an extremely high level of difficulty that makes the experience a dreadful one.
  7. My Gamer
    50
    Being a fan of the original NES Blaster Master, I really wanted to like this new sequel but the game's many crater-sized flaws hold it back from being a great follow up.

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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