Blaster Master 2
Blaster Master 2 — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Blaster Master 2 on?
- Blaster Master 2 was released on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.
- When did Blaster Master 2 release?
- Blaster Master 2 was first released on July 16, 1993.
About Blaster Master 2
It has been four years since Jason's Encounter with the Plutonium Boss and the radioactive mutants under the Earth. His only reminder of the incident is S.O.P.H.I.A., the vehicle he used to stop them, which he has hidden in an abandoned barn. One day, one bolt of lightning struck the house and caused the ceiling to crumble, knocking Jason unconscious. When Jason woke up, S.O.P.H.I.A. was in pieces and the parts he had collected from his first dealings with the Mutant Bosses were missing. Little does Jason know that there are more lightning beings where the first one came from and they are planning to destroy the Earth. The beings started digging towards the Earth's core in order to shift the planet's weight off its axis, leading to total annihilation. The parts from S.O.P.H.I.A. are being used to create a robotic army to assist the being in accomplishing their mission. Now, Jason must stop them, but he won't make it without the help of S.O.P.H.I.A. Since he can't recover the parts, he decided to redesign it to better prepare himself for the ordeal facing him. After 29 days, S.O.P.H.I.A. was completely rebuilt and ready for battle. Remembering where he saw the being's footsteps, Jason jumped in his vehicle and headed towards the mountains where the challenge begins.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Publisher
- SUNSOFT
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action
Details via IGDB.
Reception
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Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1993 | $30 | $95 | — | 3 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about 2 times a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $7.18 in Oct 2007, $30 five years ago, and $30 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $9.99 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $12.00 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $5.58 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $7.50 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $10.75 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $10.49 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $12.95 | $34 |
| Jan 2015 | $14.99 | $22 |
| Jan 2016 | $14.95 | $45 |
| Jan 2017 | $19.95 | $32 |
| Jan 2018 | $28 | $59 |
| Jan 2019 | $19.99 | $61 |
| Jan 2020 | $23 | $68 |
| Jan 2021 | $24 | $58 |
| Jan 2022 | $37 | $78 |
| Jan 2023 | $33 | $62 |
| Jan 2024 | $27 | $67 |
| Jan 2025 | $30 | $95 |
| Jan 2026 | $32 | $90 |
| Oct 2026 | $30 | $95 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | June 1993 | T-15076 | 020763113052 |
- Region
- NA
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
A competent Genesis sequel to the NES classic, and a pricier cart than most US games.
Blaster Master 2 is a 1993 run-and-gun sequel to the NES game, developed by Software Creations and published by Sunsoft. It was released for the Genesis in North America in June 1993, and Sunsoft Japan did not release it in Japan. You switch between side-scrolling stages with Jason and his vehicle, overhead driving sections and close-up boss fights, and you can fit the vehicle with hover jets, a drill and extra weapons. A tap of the B and C buttons rotates your character left and right.
GameFan called the graphics excellent and the game long and challenging, though it disliked some of the music and the bare boss rooms. Video Games and Computer Entertainment judged it close to the original in looks and play, with graphics short of the large sprites Genesis players were used to, and on the easy side.
What the press said at the time
| GameRankings (aggregate) | 46.67%(3 reviews) | |
| MegaTech | 81% | |
| Power Unlimited | 73/100 |
“The attention to detail is astounding, even the teeny guy has smooth animation. Take a day off when this one comes out!”
“Blaster Master 2 maintains all the shoot-to-thrill strategy of the 8-bit game, but it’s been amplified to offer more depth.”
“A standard platformer that features hundreds of varied levels, loads of power-ups and two game playing modes. It's a shame it's just so easy.”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Genesis version.
Before you buy
Among US carts this is above the middle, so expect to pay more than for a typical Genesis game. It came out only in North America, so there is no European or Japanese cart to compare. A complete US copy means the case, cartridge and manual.
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