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Blaster Master
Blaster Master is an action game developed by Sunsoft and released in 1988 for the NES. Players control Jason, who pilots a tank-like vehicle called SOPHIA into an underground dungeon filled with mutants. The game features a unique hybrid perspective system: top-down sections where you drive the tank through corridors and side-scrolling platformer sections where Jason exits the vehicle to explore narrow passages. SOPHIA can acquire various weapon upgrades to enhance firepower. The gameplay alternates between vehicle combat, precision platforming, and puzzle-solving across eight main areas. Each area culminates in a challenging boss encounter. The controls are responsive, with the tank offering powerful attacks and the on-foot sections demanding careful navigation. Blaster Master combines exploration, combat, and platforming into a cohesive action experience that challenges players with both strategic vehicle usage and precise jumping mechanics.
- Developer
- Sunsoft
- Released
- 1988
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Blaster Master Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Blaster Master on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Blaster Master Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Blaster Master on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Blaster Master" NES longplay 1988
Blaster Master Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Blaster Master. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start in world:
OXXTUASX+EXTKAP -
Start at the boss of world:
OXXTUASX+EXTKAP -
Infinite lives
ALSKLIVG00DD:03SZUGYIVG+1 -
Start a new game with Sofia fully upgraded
NYOGZLAENNKKGZAE -
Die and you'll see the ending of the game
ALSKTITPZGUKZITP -
Start in world 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8
VSXTKAPEVSXTKAPE+IEXTSEPG+NSXTVEAEVSNKGZGO -
Infinite Continues
NAVGASTYNAUKGSTY -
Start With 99 Of Each Weapon
LTKKGLAALTEKPLAA -
Infinite Health
040D:FF040D:00 -
Always Have Super Gun
0092:00 -
Invincibility
007E:00OPEKVOOU0409:80+1 -
Infinite Lightning
06F1:63
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Switch F/X On To Levitate Jump
0407:7F -
Most End Bosses Die Instantly
047D:00 -
Kill All Enemies
YAASLY -
Infinite Car Energy
XVLAKO -
Infinite Car Energy, Gain Most Power-Ups Shortly
OOLAKO -
Infinite Energy [Alternate Code]
OLVKSOOO -
Jungle-Like Level, Must Exit Tank To Explore
GKISOP -
Start with 1 life
AAEGZLZA -
Start with 6 lives
IAEGZLZA -
Start with 9 lives
AAEGZLZE -
Infinite homing missiles
GZSOEEVKEAKPOATA06F0:63 -
Infinite Thunderbreaks
GXKPEOVK -
Infinite multi-warheads
GXSOVXVK -
Start with 5 of each weapon
IAEKPLAA -
Start with 10 of each weapon
ZAEKPLAE -
Start with 15 of each weapon
YAEKPLAE -
Invincibility - Alternative
0409:02 -
All Enemies & Bosses Die In 1 Or 2 Hits, Any Weapon
KKGSTV
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blaster Master released?
Blaster Master was released in 1988 for the NES.
Who developed Blaster Master?
Blaster Master was developed by Sunsoft, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Blaster Master support?
Blaster Master is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Blaster Master?
Blaster Master is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Blaster Master for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Blaster Master runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Blaster Master in the browser?
No. Blaster Master streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Blaster Master?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Blaster Master work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Blaster Master this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Blaster Master. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
