Blaster Master Zero 3 (2021)

Developer: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 485 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frenetic 2D action game where you switch between tank and on-foot combat, blasting mutants through tight side-scrolling and top-down dungeons.

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What players say

Players celebrate this as a strong conclusion to the trilogy, praising its refined mechanics and return to a single connected map. Top-down sections are much improved, though the VRV zones make navigation a chore. Many are disappointed by the lack of DLC or bonus characters.

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