A remake of Sunsoft’s NES classic by the modern masters of retro, Inti Creates. Featuring an authentic NES-style aesthetic coupled with the conveniences of modern games.

Developer: Inti Creates
Publisher: Inti Creates
Available on: 3DS, Switch

Cover Game Articles

Inti Creates: Introduction and History - Who are Inti Creates? Well, they've been around for quite a long time at this point -- and the variety of experiences they've brought us over the years proves they're very much more than a one-trick pony.

Inti Creates: On Being a Truly International Game Developer - Some companies primarily cater to their native market. Others think globally. I chat to Matt Papa from Inti Creates about how the company emphatically falls into the latter category.

Blaster Master Zero: Retro, Reimagined - Blaster Master Zero is a spectacular reimagining of a classic title from the NES era -- simultaneously authentic to its source material and bringing new things to the mix.

Mighty No. 9: “Better than Nothing” – The Game People Love to Hate - Mighty No. 9 is one of the most notorious cautionary tales about Kickstarter... but is it really as bad as people like to make out? Of course it isn't. Let's take a closer look.

Azure Striker Gunvolt: An Electrifying Action Platformer - Azure Striker Gunvolt shows Inti Creates at its best: 16-bit styled pixel platforming, with superb precision, beautiful design and a compelling narrative.

Mighty Gunvolt Burst: Bringing It All Together - You like old-school Mega Man? Then you'll absolutely LOVE Mighty Gunvolt Burst, Inti Creates' delightful homage to the 8-bit era, featuring characters from Gal*Gun, Mighty No. 9 and Azure Striker Gunvolt.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2: Amping It Up - Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 is a solid follow-up to the original, bringing more Septimal action, a new playable character and a variety of wonderful new antagonists to battle against.

Other Articles about Blaster Master Zero

Waifu Wednesday: Eve - Later this week, we’re going to take a closer look at Inti Creates’ excellent Blaster Master Zero for Switch and 3DS. So it’s only fitting that we devote a Waifu Wednesday to its heroine. Blaster Master as a whole actually has rather more detailed lore than you might expect for… well, for something with a title … Continue reading Waifu Wednesday: Eve →

Waifu Wednesday: Ekoro - As we’re about to launch headlong into a month of Inti Creates sidescrollers for February’s Cover Game(s) features, what better waifu to pick for this week than someone who is rapidly becoming the company’s mascot? First introduced in 2015’s Gal*Gun Double Peace, Ekoro is a third-year student at the Angel Academy, and one of the catalysts for … Continue reading Waifu Wednesday: Ekoro →

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True Ending
To get the True Ending, you simply have to beat every boss, collect every item and collect every Life Up. This will likely come naturally if you’re thorough about exploring. Note that you do not need to highlight every square on the map.

If the ending seems a bit bleak, you missed something. If you’ve done it right, you’ll have an extra stage to complete before the true final boss.