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Instruction booklet · November 1994

Sonic Blast Man II

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up1–2 playersNot rated

The story

Heavy Blast Man is once again trying to take over the Earth. People are being turned into hideous monsters and being made to serve him. Sonic Blast Man returns along with some new friends, Sonia and Captain Choyear. Together, they battle Heavy Blast Man and his minions to save the Earth from destruction.

Specifications

Released: November 1994
Developers: Taito, I.T.L
Publisher: Taito
Players: 2
Genre: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Rating: Not rated
Series: Sonic Blast Man
Themes: Action · Science fiction
View: Side view
Multiplayer: Co-op · 2+ players

What the magazines said

7.6

EGM · one reviewer

Players: 62/100 (6 ratings)
Nintendo Power: 3.4/5
Computer and Video Games: 83/100
GamePro: 3.325/5
Game Informer: 5/10
Next Generation: 2/5
Joypad: 83%
Super Console: 85/100
Super GamePower: 3.8/5
Video Games: 48%

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Week of November 4, 1994

Nov. 4

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