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Sonic Blast Man is a 1990 arcade video game by Taito starring the titular superhero, Sonic Blastman. A SNES adaptation appeared in 1992, with much different gameplay.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Sonic Blast Man
is a 1990 arcade video game by Taito starring the titular superhero, Sonic Blastman. All of these throwing effects depend on the direction the d-pad is being pressed when pressing the punch button. The arcade version involves striking enemies and targets, each of which has a set number of tons of resistance.
The player must wear the gloves and punch the pad strongly enough to deal damage. Another particular feature is the way Sonic Blastman holds his enemies: when he approaches his enemies, he is able to grab them in order to shake them and throw them back from him, or unleash a series of punches, but if he punches them repeatedly, he will eventually hold them, so that he can blast them with a sonic wave, hit them with a whirlwind punch or throw them backwards. He also uses a special attack that knocks any enemy nearby, but it dizzies him temporally.
How Sonic Blast Man Plays
The stages in the game: In March 1995 Taito recalled Sonic Blastman machines after reports of players who sustained injuries by playing the game. Within each stage, there are fairly typical scenarios that most super heroes encounter. The fight starts on a construction site in Earth and ends up in outer space.
Each level is progressive in terms of difficulty. is a 1990 arcade video game by Taito starring the titular superhero, Sonic Blastman. A year later, Taito paid a fine of $50,000 (USD) for failing to disclose these injuries.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The major difference is that since there is no punch pad, the player must charge strength by repeatedly rotating the d-pad. Sonic Blastman can punch, jump, and grab his enemies, too. Each level is progressive in terms of difficulty.
The bonus levels are an adaptation of the arcade version. Punch, which must be charged with a certain button, which can be discharged. The fight starts on a construction site in Earth and ends up in outer space.
Sonic Blast Man — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play Sonic Blast Man?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Sonic Blast Man?
Sonic Blast Man was developed by Taito (arcade), I.T.L and published by Taito.
Where can I buy the original Sonic Blast Man?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Sonic Blast Man released on?
Sonic Blast Man was released for the Super Nintendo in 1990.