# Buggy Blaster > Retro side-scrolling lunar racing and blasting action game. (iPhone/iPad app by Joel Rosenzweig.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggy-blaster/id317622942 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Joel Rosenzweig](https://appshunter.io/developer/290636389) - Category: Games, Action, Casual - Price: Free - Rating: 3.60/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 2.0 · 4 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2009-05-31 - Data updated: 2026-10-06 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggy-blaster/id317622942/reviews.md ## What is Buggy Blaster? The Free App Store Review says "If you want a Moon Patrol clone that does the game justice, you’ll do no better than this". Read the full review here: http://www.frapstr.com/2009/06/06/buggy-blaster/ Race your moon buggy through an obstacle course located on a beautiful alien lunar landscape. In this whimsical, light hearted, side scrolling action game, you must jump over or shoot everything that gets in your way. Jump over craters. Use your blaster weapon to disintegrate rocks! Be mindful of land mines! Watch out for dive bombing UFOs who will do anything to keep you from reaching the finish line. With over 10 levels of game play and a fantastic sound track, you will be instantly transported to the Buggy Blaster universe in no time. How to Play: Tilt your device left or right to position your moon buggy and to change speed. You'll need to adjust your position to avoid being hit by falling bombs. Tap anywhere on the left hand side to fire your blaster weapon. Tap anywhere on the right hand side to jump. Use your blaster to destroy UFOs, rocks, bombs, and other hazards you encounter. Jump over craters and land mines. Watch your speed! The faster you move, the higher and farther you can jump. Time your jumps carefully to avoid falling into craters. Navigate around all obstacles and make it to the finish line. Earn bonus points for finishing faster than the average time. Submit your score online to see how you compare with the rest of the world. Use the game settings to configure difficulty level, number of lives, controls layout, control sensitivity and other items. If you enjoy quick paced retro gaming action like Moon Patrol, you'll enjoy Buggy Blaster. See what all the excitement is about and enjoy. If you like Buggy Blaster be sure to check my other iPhone title, "Alien Attack"! Can you save earth from certain doom? ## Key features - Side-scrolling lunar racing - Jump and shoot mechanics - Obstacle avoidance - 10+ levels of gameplay - Online score submission - Customizable game settings ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buggy-blaster/id317622942/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great Moon Patrol clone! *2013-04-23* If you loved playing Moon Patrol in the arcades, look no further! This is a great reproduction. Fun to play. Reminiscent of the games out in the early arcade years. So glad someone thought to recreate the fun experience of Moon Patrol! BTW-you can start at the level you left off at thru settings. ### 4/5 — W.O.W. *2011-07-11* I have been playing this game every day since I bought it. I can't get enough. I have no complaints. What would be great is, (since I just ordered the Icade Ipad cabinet), a upgrade to make the game compatible with the cabinet. Great job! ### 5/5 — Great *2010-05-04* Reminds me if the classic arcade game. It's fantastic ### 5/5 — Perfect Moon Patrol clone *2010-01-15* This is the one. Perfect clone of moon patrol arcade classic. Got the scrolling feel down! Parallax is perfect. Design is perfect. Wish I could start at last level achieved when game I'd over but that's a minor quibble. Great job!!! If you remember blowing through your allowance on this game in the arcade then get this app. You won't be disappointed! ### 1/5 — Another good buck wasted... *2009-11-02* This is not Moon Patrol, the music is awful, controlling the speed makes me dizzy. ### 5/5 — Dynamite Classic Game! *2009-09-12* Hat's off to Joel Rosenzweig for meticulously recreating this classic 80's arcade game for the iPhone. The tilting and tapping buggy controls are simple and do not get in the way of playing the game. Super fun to play and I want to keep playing to get that top spot on the Global High Score page (look for the initials "EV" to take it soon). This is worth .99¢! ### 1/5 — Try and Deleted! *2009-08-30* The original game was amazing... this is a far far for a good play! ### 5/5 — Awesome game! *2009-08-08* Brings me right back to the days of classic moon patrol. Agreed with the previous post about the music. If he developers could work on a funky bassline like the original moon patrol it would be even better. However, gameplay is perfect! ### 5/5 — Great fun! *2009-06-24* This a fun game to play even though I never played the original version. I was doing great on the easiest level but as soon as I upped the anti I was "Blasted"! Kids love it too but I had to take the phone away from the wife so I could make a call. I learned not to do that again! All in all, great game with wonderful enterface making for enjoyable game play. Thanks for creating a fun game! Good luck on your next project. ### 4/5 — Nice Moon Patrol clone *2009-06-23* Good controls, wonderful parallax scrolling, good progression of difficulty. Suggestions for the next update: original arcade music (you've already "borrowed" the concept, why stop now?), and either a level select option to replay cleared zones, or a way to continue an interrupted game. ## Frequently asked questions about Buggy Blaster ### What kind of gameplay does Buggy Blaster offer? Buggy Blaster is a side-scrolling action game where you race a moon buggy. You'll need to jump over obstacles and use a blaster to shoot down hazards like UFOs and bombs. ### How do I control the moon buggy in Buggy Blaster? You control the moon buggy by tilting your device left or right to adjust position and speed. Tapping the left side fires your blaster, and tapping the right side makes you jump. ### Does Buggy Blaster have multiplayer or online features? Buggy Blaster allows you to submit your score online to compete with players worldwide. It does not appear to have direct multiplayer gameplay. ### How many levels are in Buggy Blaster? Buggy Blaster features over 10 levels of gameplay, offering a good amount of content for players to progress through. ### Is Buggy Blaster suitable for younger players? The app has an age rating of 9+, suggesting it is appropriate for children aged 9 and above. The gameplay is light-hearted and action-oriented. ### Can I customize the game settings in Buggy Blaster? Yes, the game settings allow you to configure the difficulty level, number of lives, control layout, and control sensitivity to tailor the experience. ### How often is Buggy Blaster updated? Buggy Blaster was last updated on May 31, 2009, with version 1.0. Given its release date and last update, it is unlikely to receive further updates. ### Does Buggy Blaster have ads? No, Buggy Blaster does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free game without any ad interruptions. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2009-05-31 No release notes. ## More apps by Joel Rosenzweig - [Alien Attack](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-attack/id292978323) All apps by Joel Rosenzweig: https://appshunter.io/developer/290636389 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-06.*