Play Blaster Master Jr. Online

Blaster Master Jr. came out on the Game Boy in 1991, a portable take on Sunsoft's earlier NES game. It was one of those ambitious attempts to bring a complex action-exploration experience to the small screen, fitting right in with the platform's growing library of action titles that demanded a lot from its players.

You control Jason, who pilots a powerful vehicle called the SOPHIA III through side-scrolling caverns; you can exit the tank to explore tight spaces on foot in an overhead view. The main goal is to navigate through interconnected areas, defeat bosses, and find upgrades for your vehicle and weaponry. Key mechanics include switching between the tank's horizontal shooting and the character's more precise top-down combat, managing limited energy for both, and searching for hidden power-ups that are essential for progress. The game moves at a deliberate pace, and its difficulty is considerable, with precise jumps and resource management being constant concerns. It feels like a condensed, focused challenge that rewards careful exploration and quick reflexes.