- Power Blade 2
Infobox VG
title = Power Blade
caption = Power Blade 2 box art
developer =Taito
publisher =Taito
distributor =
designer =
released = vgrelease|NA=September vgy|1992cite web|title="Power Blade" Release Date|publisher=GameFAQs |accessdate=2008-07-22|url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/nes/data/587521.html] |EU=Start date|1992|9|29
genre = Action/Platformer
modes =Single player
ratings =
platforms =Nintendo Entertainment System
media = Cartridge
requirements =
input =Gamepad "Power Blade 2" is a platforming
video game developed and published byTaito for theNintendo Entertainment System . It was released in North America in September vgy|1992 and in Europe on Start date|1992|9|29. It is the sequel to the game "Power Blade ".The game takes place in the year 2200 and follows NOVA — the protagonist from the first "Power Blade" game — as he sets out on a mission from the U.S.
Department of Defense to destroy the Delta Foundation, who has created a newcyborg that can threaten global security if it falls into the wrong hands. Just as in "Power Blade", this game is similar in gameplay to the "Mega Man " series in that the player has the freedom to select any stage to play. It also adds some new features also seen in the "Mega Man" series, such as the ability of the player to slide and a wide assortment of weaponry.fact|date=August 2008"Power Blade 2" was made first in North America and was then released in Japan with the title "Captain Saver". As in the first game, the title comes from a special
powerup called the "Power Suit" — a suit which gives the player additional firepower capabilities. fact|date=August 2008Gameplay
The object of the game is to destroy the Delta Foundation. The Player can choose the order of the first four levels/buildings before unlocking Area 5. The objective in each building is to destroy the boss in order to destroy the building. After the player defeats the Area 5 boss you are sent to the final level.
One of the biggest changes to this game was the addition of 4 collectible power suits. Instead of finding a temporary power suit you can now collect 4 powerful suits by defeating a mid level bosses. The four suits are the Newt Suit, a suit that lets the player climb the ceiling and walls, the Wet Suit which allows the player to swim, a Rocket Suit that lets the player fly and a defensive suit called the Patriot Suit.-
Plot
December 24 ,2200 ; The Delta Foundation, a weapons research company, developed a newcyborg soldier. The US President was told that if the government didn't buy it within the week they would sell it to another government, which would pose a threat if it falls into the hands of a hostile government. Nova is given a secret mission from theDepartment of Defense to destroy the Delta Foundation. [Introduction at start of game]Reception
"Power Blade 2" was one of the the featured articles in the October vgy|1992 issue of "Nintendo Power" magazine. [citation |newspaper=
Nintendo Power |issue= 41 |year= 1992 |date= October 1992] "Power Blade 2" was one of the the featured articles in the in the September 1992 issue of "Electric Gaming Monthly" magazine, in which they gave the game a rating of 5.5/10. [citation |newspaper=Electronic Gaming Monthly |issue= 38 |year= 1992 |date= September 1992]References
External Links
*moby game|id=/power-blade-ii|name="Power Blade 2"
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