Blaster

A recurring energy-based projectile weapon featured as standard or upgradable armament in various action and sci-fi video games.

Action

Games

1993–2009

Years

Platforms

$30.01

Ø CIB

+2.3%

24M change

About

In the Star Fox series, the Blaster serves as the primary laser weaponry of the Arwing starfighter, capable of being upgraded to twin or hyper lasers. In Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, the Blaster is a red Eco-powered modification for the Gunstaff, firing high-velocity energy shots. It also appears as a weapon type or item in other classic titles like Quake II and Rogue Trip: Vacation 2012.

Debuting in Star Fox (1993) and its competitive promotional cartridge Star Fox: Super Weekend [Not For Resale] (1993), this armament established the baseline combat mechanics for Nintendo's rail-shooter franchise. Players relied on its rapid-fire capabilities to secure high scores during the 1993 Super Weekend competition. The weapon transitioned to ground-based combat in Star Fox Assault [Player's Choice] (2005), where it was depicted as a handheld sidearm for on-foot missions, featuring a chargeable shot mechanic.

Within the Jak and Daxter universe, specifically Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier (2009), the weapon functions as a long-range sniper-like tool, requiring precise aiming to maximize the destructive potential of red Eco.

Beyond these core franchises, the weapon served various roles in late-1990s releases. In ReBoot (1998) and Armorines Project SWARM (1999), it provided players with reliable, rapid-fire defense against digital and insectoid threats. Similarly, its inclusion in Rogue Trip Vacation 2012 (1998) and Quake II (1999) offered a default offensive option, ensuring players remained armed even when advanced ammunition was depleted.