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. Nintendo Life
    90
    The unique blend of platforming and shooting, not to mention two different perspectives, give Blaster Master: Overdrive everything fans of original game could possibly want. Toss in some amazing gameplay tweaks and give the game a smoother difficulty curve and what you have is easily one of the best WiiWare games on the service and a fitting update to one of the all-time NES classics.
  2. Games Master UK
    80
    Only a few awkward controls hamper an otherwise loving update. [Oct 2010, p.87]
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  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    76
    Unashamedly old-school, this puts gameplay fairly ahead of gloss. [Aug 2010, p.96]
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  5. 1UP
    75
    Still, even with these issues -- and some save points that are just a tad too far apart -- Blaster Master: Overdrive remains the most competent revisitation of the Blaster Master series.

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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