The history of Blaster Master goes so much deeper and so much more fascinating than this. Blaster Master was one of the NES games that got a Worlds of Power novel written about it, along with other games like Mega man 2 and Metal Gear. Those books were always hilarious to read since they never had much story to go on and always had to make a lot of plot points up. This was doubly the case for Blaster Master as the author made up entire characters, aliens, and story arcs that weren't in the game. But the difference with Blaster Master is how that weird old kids novel somehow became canon. A sequel for the PS1 called Blaster Master Blasting Again had you playing as the children of Jason and a original character from the book named Eve. Years later Inti Creates would start developing several retro inspired Blaster Master Sequels that retell the story entirely and incorporate the elements from the book. But here's the craziest part and the thing that completely blew my mind... in the 3rd Blaster Master Zero game, Jason literally meets the main character Kane Gardner from the Japanese version of Blaster Master Chō Wakusei Senki Metafight. And he's the original driver of the tank. I know that no one else is a big of a Blaster Master nerd as me and probably didn't notice or didn't care, but when I saw that blue hair and realized Kane Gardner was the Japanese Blaster Master main character got so excited. Sorry for rambling, I love this game.
Another secret for at least the NES version of this game: on bosses if you pause the game at the right frame on a grenade explosion on the boss, the explosion will continue to do damage while paused; wait long enough, unpause, and the boss will die. Not sure if that was carried over to ports/remakes though.
I'm amused this game even got a bunch of sequels considering the early attitude around it, including a remake of the original, restoring the original story premise, and then got even more sequels
I love this game. If it weren't for the nes version and the ones on playstation we wouldn't have gotten the reimagining versions of it: Blaster master zero 1, 2 and 3. 😊
It is from a fan made video by Blaster Master Tribute. Here is the link to the original video. ua-cam.com/video/DnpOUnbPbOg/v-deo.htmlsi=Z6L9BQ9O8jnTace3
YES!!! One of my fav games! How have I not seen your channel yet? Total fail on my part! Fixed that problem lmao! Great video! Edit: That damn ice level was rough.
Blaster Master was one of my favorites for the NES (I even have the novelization). I found it disappointing that they remade it with an anime aesthetic, but when you pointed out that the original game's plot was retooled for Americans it made sense why. I never knew that before.
WOW! I've never heard a game so poorly explained! And heard such a shitty attempt to excuse BAD game design and BAD game play as "fun." Master Blaster COULD and SHOULD have been great. Bad back-end work make this game a shit show.
The history of Blaster Master goes so much deeper and so much more fascinating than this. Blaster Master was one of the NES games that got a Worlds of Power novel written about it, along with other games like Mega man 2 and Metal Gear. Those books were always hilarious to read since they never had much story to go on and always had to make a lot of plot points up. This was doubly the case for Blaster Master as the author made up entire characters, aliens, and story arcs that weren't in the game.
But the difference with Blaster Master is how that weird old kids novel somehow became canon. A sequel for the PS1 called Blaster Master Blasting Again had you playing as the children of Jason and a original character from the book named Eve. Years later Inti Creates would start developing several retro inspired Blaster Master Sequels that retell the story entirely and incorporate the elements from the book. But here's the craziest part and the thing that completely blew my mind... in the 3rd Blaster Master Zero game, Jason literally meets the main character Kane Gardner from the Japanese version of Blaster Master Chō Wakusei Senki Metafight. And he's the original driver of the tank. I know that no one else is a big of a Blaster Master nerd as me and probably didn't notice or didn't care, but when I saw that blue hair and realized Kane Gardner was the Japanese Blaster Master main character got so excited.
Sorry for rambling, I love this game.
That's awesome! Love the rambling - I had no clue - thanks for the info, it's appreciated!
Another secret for at least the NES version of this game: on bosses if you pause the game at the right frame on a grenade explosion on the boss, the explosion will continue to do damage while paused; wait long enough, unpause, and the boss will die. Not sure if that was carried over to ports/remakes though.
Oh snap, I never knew that! Thanks for sharing, that’s awesome. And, thanks for watching!
Came here for this comment!
@@TheRetroReloadseriously? You didn't know this after all that research you did for this video? It's a very known trick. I'm very surprised.
This game and music RULES. STILL have this(complete) for my NES when I got it for Xmas back in 1988.
This and Rygar were my favorite games when I was a kid. I miss those days!
I cover a lot of games in this channel, but this one was legit one of the games I played a ton as a kiddo!
I'm amused this game even got a bunch of sequels considering the early attitude around it, including a remake of the original, restoring the original story premise, and then got even more sequels
This is my favorite game on the NES and one of my all time favorite games
Ditto, I had countless hours jamming out to this game.
I love this game. If it weren't for the nes version and the ones on playstation we wouldn't have gotten the reimagining versions of it:
Blaster master zero 1, 2 and 3. 😊
Yeah, Such a classic. Thanks for watching!
Hidden Gem? Just about everyone I knew with an NES in the 80s snd 90s had this game. This is definitely not a hidden ge..
Or is it… 😉
Solid video! What is that live action looking Blaster Master footage from?
Was about to ask him that.
It is from a fan made video by Blaster Master Tribute. Here is the link to the original video. ua-cam.com/video/DnpOUnbPbOg/v-deo.htmlsi=Z6L9BQ9O8jnTace3
Thanks!
YES!!! One of my fav games! How have I not seen your channel yet? Total fail on my part! Fixed that problem lmao! Great video!
Edit: That damn ice level was rough.
Thank you so much ❤
Blaster Master was legitimately my favorite game of the NES era
Agreed. I played the crap out of this game!
It was my 2nd favorite, guardian legend was my first. Just realized both had person and vehicle combat
Blaster Master was one of my favorites for the NES (I even have the novelization). I found it disappointing that they remade it with an anime aesthetic, but when you pointed out that the original game's plot was retooled for Americans it made sense why. I never knew that before.
Yeah it’s pretty crazy. Thanks for sharing and watching!
I had this novel as a kid. I reread it a few times, and remember enjoying it. I get the feeling I wouldn't find it as enthralling 33 years later..
@@hadamana Eh, who knows? With the quality of writing for most new things nowadays, that little book might look brilliant by comparison.
@@BetterThanDoomWithAZ I wish I could argue, but you have a valid point, to say the least!
First time watching this channel but it is clear that he has never played this game. Some of the facts are even wrong.
You should check out the gungriffon series, i think it be right up your alley, fun vid
Will do 🫡
8-bit onion. Like in Mario 2?
Was the script also generated by AI?
this AI generated b-roll is nasty, yo
Huh? 🤔
So... This sucked. Game and video.
WOW! I've never heard a game so poorly explained! And heard such a shitty attempt to excuse BAD game design and BAD game play as "fun." Master Blaster COULD and SHOULD have been great. Bad back-end work make this game a shit show.