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| Game Code: | SK | Genre: | Fighting / Brawler |
| US Title: | Sonic Blast Man | US Publisher: | Taito |
| Japan Title: | Sonic Blast Man | Japan Publisher: | Disco/Taito |
| Title in Kanji: | Title in Kana: | ||
| European Title: | Sonic Blast Man | Europe Publisher: | Taito |
| Developer: | Taito | Players: | 1 |
| Accessories: | none | Special Chips: | none |
| Save: | none |
Sonic Blast Man is one of the many Final Fight clones that appeared on the snes. The defining thing about this game is the large character sprites. The graphics are actually really good, especially notable for the Mode 7 boss fights. The lead character is laughable, and looks like a mulletted dork in an blue Optimus Prime costume.
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A side-scrolling beat-em-up loosely based on the Taito coin-op. Plays very much like Capcom's "Final Fight," though this game has a more lighthearted tone, as the main character is a ridiculously-dressed superhero parody. Bonus levels are taken directly from the arcade game, which featured a pad which you would hit to test the power of your punches. On SNES, your punching power is determined by how quickly you rotate the D-pad. Followed on SNES by Sonic Blast Man II. - werwe
Cartridge label information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-SK-USA | regular release | link |
| PAL | Spain | SNSP-SK-ESP | regular release | link |
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PCB Information
| ROM Chip ID | Region | Known Man. Dates | PCB Type | CIC | SRAM | Decoder/ Logic Circuit | Special Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNS-SK-0 (front) | PAL | 9317 | SHVC-1A0N-20 | D411A | - | - | - |
| SPAL-SK-0 (front) | PAL | 9306 | SHVC-1A0N-20 | D413A | - | - | - |
| SNS-SK-0 (front) (back) | USA | 9250 | SHVC-1A0N-20 | D411A | - | - | - |
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Box information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Front scan | Back scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | USA | SNS-SK-USA | regular release | link | link |
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Published Review Scores
| Nintendo Power | Publication date: December 1992 |
Issue: 43 | Page: 109 |
| Graphics and Sound: 3.7/5 | Play Control: 3.6/5 | Challenge: 3.8/5 | Theme and Fun: 3.7/5 |
| Nintendo Power | Publication date: January 1993 |
Issue: 44 | Page: 107 |
| Graphics and Sound: 3.7/5 | Play Control: 3.6/5 | Challenge: 3.8/5 | Theme and Fun: 3.7/5 |
Bibliography
- Nintendo Power, Now Playing (review scores), Publication date: December 1992, Volume: 43, Pages: 109
- Nintendo Power, Pak Watch (preview - shows three screenshots), Publication date: December 1992, Volume: 43, Pages: 111
- Nintendo Power, Pak Watch - Japan Watch (shown at Shoshinkai in 1992), Publication date: December 1992, Volume: 43, Pages: 113
- Nintendo Power, Featured article (game overview), Publication date: January 1993, Volume: 44, Pages: 22-25
- Nintendo Power, Now Playing (review and scores), Publication date: January 1993, Volume: 44, Pages: 102,107