Sonic Blast Man - Arcade Version

Arcade Version

The arcade version is notable for the unique set-up and controls for the game. The game consists of hitting the enemies and targets. In order to win, each target has a set a number of tons of resistance. Once they are depleted, they will be defeated. To hit the target, the game features a pair of gloves and a mechanical punch pad that rises when it is time to attack. The player must wear the gloves and punch the pad strongly enough to deal damage. Only three hits are allowed.

The game features five stages. Within each stage, there are fairly typical scenarios that most super heroes encounter. Each level is progressive in terms of difficulty.

The stages in the game:

• A woman being assaulted by a thug.
• A baby carriage pushed in the middle of the freeway by accident, and a truck will soon run over it.
• An armed group took control of a building that is now its center of operations.
• A giant crab is terrorizing a cruise ship.
• An asteroid is set to crash into Earth.

In March 1995 Taito recalled Sonic Blastman machines after reports of players who sustained injuries by playing the game. A year later, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Taito had agreed to pay a fine of $50,000 (USD) for failing to disclose these injuries.