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It is the year 2191, and Earth's blissful existence was governed by a master computer. Then suddenly, its master control program malfunctioned, and people panicked ensuring total chaos. Secret Agent Nova is called in to locate agents located in six sectors. These agents hold an ID card which Nova...

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Developer
Natsume

Released on
1991

Size
1 Player

Version
NES

Requirements
Nintendo Entertainment System

Downloads
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Publisher
Taito

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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It is the year 2191, and Earth’s blissful existence was governed by a master computer. Then suddenly, its master control program malfunctioned, and people panicked ensuring total chaos. Secret Agent Nova is called in to locate agents located in six sectors. These agents hold an ID card which Nova must acquire to gain access to the security room within each sector. There, he must defeat the guards and obtain secret tape units, and if Nova obtains six of these, he will be able to gain entry to the control center and defeat the guard to destroy the computer and restore order to society.

Power Blade is a platform game, in which you must run through the level, destroying various enemies, and exit through the door. However, you can’t leave each sector without locating agents. By destroy enemies, you can get power-ups which restore your energy or upgrade your weapon. Occasionally, you can get a special power-up which transforms you into a Mech, which has a special attack mode and an three units of energy.

You must get through each sector before time runs out. You can leave a sector without getting the ID card and go to another sector, and come back when you’re ready.

Power Blade is the significantly altered US Version of Power Blazer.

Power Blade

Overview & History

Developed by Natsume and published by Taito in 1991, Power Blade for the Nintendo Entertainment System began its life in Japan as Power Blazer. When Taito localized the title for North American and European audiences, they completely overhauled the graphics, level designs, and protagonist to create a far more polished and engaging sci-fi action platformer. Set in the year 2191 on a futuristic human colony, the plot kicks off when a powerful computer network known as Nova is hijacked by an aggressive alien race. Nova takes control of the colony's defense systems, threatening total annihilation. Players step into the cybernetic boots of Nova, a hardened security guard—or a gritty operative depending on the region's manual art—tasked with infiltrating six heavily guarded sectors to destroy the central core and restore peace.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike standard run-and-gun platformers of the 8-bit era, Power Blade stands out due to its distinct boomerang-style weapon mechanic. The protagonist wields a deadly throwing blade that can be hurled horizontally or vertically in eight directions to slice through hostile droids, turret guns, and mutant beasts. A brilliant progression system allows players to collect data disks hidden throughout each stage, which upgrades the weapon from a single short-range toss to a rapid-fire multi-blade spread shot. Furthermore, players can acquire a high-tech Power Suit that grants temporary flight and absolute invulnerability. The stage design is non-linear in structure; players can select the order of the first six sectors from a central command screen, culminating in a grueling, multi-phase final confrontation inside the central master computer complex.