Power Blade NES Review | "Is It Fun?"

Power Blade NES Review | "Is It Fun?" | NESComplex

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In Episode 17 of the "Is It Fun?" NES Review series I take a look at Power Blade!
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@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching... So how did you first hear of Power Blade? And is it as good as I think it is? Would you change anything about it?

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

For me it was Nintendo Power, but i didn't play it right away. I think it's pretty perfect... The only thing i'd do differently is give level tracks more dynamism and nuance to match the levels they're used in. Other than that a couple more levels would've been nice... maybe one where you have to swim by a dam and disable bombs... wait... that's been done before.

@Eric_Plunk 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly don’t remember hearing about the game until I started collecting although it’s entirely possible that I saw it in a magazine around that time. I have never played it but at my local game store there’s both a loose and CIB copy of the game that both wink at me every time I walk by. Or at least I think Nova’s winking behind his blue blockers. 😎 😉 🤔

@AuthorativeMrM 3 жыл бұрын

I also remember it from that Nintendo Power issue. I thought it looked super generic at the time and never gave it another thought. Played it for the first time a few years ago and it blew me away. Also, that bit of trivia regarding the box art was NEXT LEVEL. I’d never heard that before.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

It is winking! It wants you

@ktown3733 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it in a bargain bin because I thought the cover looked cool.

@fervcorsica3358 3 жыл бұрын

"The president has been kidnapped by ninjas" that must be one of the most 80's thing i've ever read.

@Karolpa1138 3 жыл бұрын

But "are you a bad enough dude to rescue the president?"

@ravager48 3 жыл бұрын

Are you a bad enough dude to rescue the president?

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Abso-freaking-loutely

@Gamatov 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly how are the ninjas the bad guys here??

@fervcorsica3358 3 жыл бұрын

@@Gamatov maybe they kidnapped a well educated, scientific literate, non-racist president.

@muhanc.a.9299 3 жыл бұрын

The Arnold is not in the box BUT in the "press start screen" I love quality content uploaded on saturday morning!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes he's definitely on the title screen too!

@Pixel-dan 3 жыл бұрын

Excited to see a new episode! Love your series! It really takes me back to the days of flipping through Nintendo Power. I honestly don't think I've ever played Power Blade, oddly enough. Great stuff! Keep it up!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! You should definitely give it a go. A lot of comments here are saying it’s a top 10 NES game for them. Also... I just recently watched your video on the Donkey Kong board game! As bad as that game is I ended up snagging it on eBay! I wonder how much money you’ve cost me over the years. Lol. 😂 PS Hearing you say “flipping through Nintendo Power”... I think I may revisit my Nintendo Power series too.

@gerardo8646 2 жыл бұрын

Great i found today your channels i love Nes Play station 2 3 4 and 5! Specially this Last thanks bro love you Chanel my name is Alfredo Rodríguez Smith from Ecuador

@LorenHelgeson 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea Taito was involved in this, but they were only the publisher. It turns out this was actually developed by Natsume, who also made the fantastic Shatterhand. The similarities are certainly apparent.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

You can see the similarities for sure

@LorenHelgeson 3 жыл бұрын

@@NESComplex By the way, great video. Only found your channel about a month ago, and the quality of your content is top notch.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Loren! That really does mean a lot to hear. Sometimes you labor away at the computer and never know if people will enjoy it.

@XCygnusX 3 жыл бұрын

I got this for christmas randomly and to this day it was one of my favorite gifts

@GrannySingaporePVP 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Glad to see is it fun? Back!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

I need to pepper these in there now and then as they're my original series

@CRITTERBUSTERS Жыл бұрын

Power Blade is one of my favourite NES games. I’m actually surprised you weren’t too thrilled with the soundtrack, I always felt the music fit extremely well with all the levels and I find myself listening to the soundtrack quite regularly.

@willnox1 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't hit that like button fast enough. Thank you so much Complex! It was 1992 I was able to rent the game on a school weekend when I was 5. Loved it so much my mother bought it for me. Still play it to this day. Power Blade 2 as well!

@PixelGameSquad 3 жыл бұрын

MY BODY IS REGGIE!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Some times you scare me

@fervcorsica3358 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao!

@16bitbrit 3 жыл бұрын

The resemblance at 0:38 is uncanny.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Well I tried... lol!!! At least you knew what I was doing

@LiquidTurbo 2 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing. I randomly got a copy of the magazine as a kid but was too poor to get a copy. I’d imagine playing the game by reading the magazine over and over. Good times. I later tried out Power Blade when I was older and it was amazing!

@ChairmanMeow1 Жыл бұрын

power blade, shatterhand, and journey to silius are my go to "but have you played X?" for NES. Power Blade has great music too, the stage 1 theme is a banger.

@SamuelRiveraFilms 3 жыл бұрын

seriously man, you make the best videos. I love the level of detail you're willing to go in your videos...like what you did with the blender! Looking forward to the next one!

@dricep 3 жыл бұрын

loved the review ..... you have a fantastic 80s voice that always brings me back to my childhood

@felipeguimaraes1359 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe I've never heard about this one before, what a great game!

@backintheday3097 3 жыл бұрын

I love your avatar!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

It's a good one... probably climbing in price, but i won't judge if you "found" it somewhere

@gussstavo 3 жыл бұрын

Loser

@KeyAndrew 3 жыл бұрын

also check out "Power Blade 2"

@MrIvanm10 3 жыл бұрын

So awesome to see you back! Love your videos

@weeraanmelden 3 жыл бұрын

thx! Always saw this back in the stores back in the day , but never knew what is was. Now I do :)

@ravager48 3 жыл бұрын

Not only is it a good game, but the music also rocks!

@DecibelAlex 3 жыл бұрын

same composer as in megaman

@DTALep 2 жыл бұрын

Never knew this existed until a couple years ago....I’ve got a long list, but it will be fun to get to this one...(great Arnold by the way lol)

@bringbackmy90s 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this video brings me back to the good old NESComplex days of 2013, especially when I hear the words "There are thousand of classic games..." Great video series

@timwasylyszyn9838 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Omg, the Arnold mouthovers had me rolling 😆😂. Your videos are always so well done. And so nostalgic!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks Tim! The next one is big nostalgia. I can’t wait to finish it... maybe 2 weeks away?

@timwasylyszyn9838 3 жыл бұрын

@@NESComplex yes!! Can’t wait for that video!

@MyRetroLife 3 жыл бұрын

Game BROLL on the sunglasses was SUCH a nice touch! Great video man - Power Blade was a fun one I picked up used in the late 90s. I actually had the sequel also which is really rare now. I never experienced the games at the height of NES mania but enjoyed them regardless. This video definitely makes me want to explore them more in depth and actually complete one

@mich722 3 жыл бұрын

The soundtrack is EPIC!

@patrikbruinsma8107 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always! Glad to see this game with it's "borrowed ideas" reviewed. Hope you're doing well right now!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

I kid... i think its normal to get inspired by others' success. and I'm glad they did, because the game is amazing

@societyofsin 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos bring me back to a simpler time, when fun, was actually fun. Thank You

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good way to put it. I often feel like fun is slipping away in new things. Maybe I’m just aging and getting jaded

@backintheday3097 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the review! I especially loved the Michael Jackson sound effects for how he walks! I remember when I got that same issue of Nintendo Power and I was curious as to how the game played as well. Great video man. Definitely some top shelf stuff!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

I think you're the first to comment about that... I definitely enjoyed making that part and... i'll be honest... it makes me laugh every time

@mosesh06 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. Great info. Great insight and explanation. Never heard of this game and I am very impressed.

@megamob5834 3 жыл бұрын

I’m always impressed by the quality of your videos man.

@venvon6433 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so nice to get off work. Not having to grade online assignments and realize that a new NES Complex review has been uploaded.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t remind me about grading papers! Virtual papers are even worse

@enriquejimenez8693 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode! I remember I used to see that game in every store back in the day, but I never played it, until about 8 years ago, although I've never tried to beat it, somehow I always end up playing something else. But your video made me wanna try again.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Enrique! What stores were your “go to” game stores back then. I got a lot at target, Toys R Us, and Software Etc.

@enriquejimenez8693 3 жыл бұрын

@@NESComplex Well, since I'm from México, I visited different places. I think most of the games I got back then, were bought at a department store called "Liverpool" and at flea markets.

@elfiebranford9330 3 жыл бұрын

Power Blade's cover art reeks of typical 80s game cover, and I love it. It almost reminds me of Clash at Demonhead's.

@jubeibob 3 жыл бұрын

wow looks like the only thing it was missing was a double jump, I need this in my life, thanks for the hard work on the video! keep up the good work!

@araknair9605 3 жыл бұрын

I loved your script, edits and especially the impression (pretty good). I emptied my clip of 9mm bullets onto the subscribe button. I'll be back.

@xchuckd 3 жыл бұрын

Great video brother..so happy to see you in of time of need ..

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yep a new video in only 2 weeks... let's see if I can do it again 2 weeks from now... it'll be tough

@xchuckd 3 жыл бұрын

@@NESComplex cant wait 🤗

@TopSpot123 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so much fun! This one had me cracking up.

@Eric_Plunk 3 жыл бұрын

Nice flex with the Sharp NES TV controller! I wonder if anyone has ever approached Arny Schwartz to sign their boxed copy of Power Blade? I’d pay top dollar to see that occur. Also I’d like to see a recreation of the bar scene from Terminator 2 with Nova. “I’m going to need your shades, your tank top & your boomerang.”

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Dude! You have really good ideas... Do you ever write reviews?

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

and i wasn't trying to flex... it just looked cooler with the shades

@Eric_Plunk 3 жыл бұрын

@@NESComplex I haven’t really written anything more than a handful of people would’ve seen but writing has always been my strong suit. Thanks for noticin’!

@michaelpayne1117 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering what controller that was! Thank you.

@Eric_Plunk 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelpayne1117 No problem! I’ve played one of those Sharp TVs about 20 years ago but it didn’t have the Sharp controller.

@americanseoul1211 2 жыл бұрын

Vanilka Ice! lol. Those were the fun days.

@RapidAscension 2 жыл бұрын

Got this at a garage sale like a decade ago, definitely in my NES top 10

@StephenCinAZ 3 жыл бұрын

Nice choice in games to review! Even though I never owned this game, I did rent it from the video store a couple of times when I was a kid. I was never able to beat it, but I always remembered it as being pretty good.

@bryankoepke1358 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Complex for another excellent IIF. I first heard of PB while researching "best NES games." Hopefully I'll find it CIB out in the wild one day!

@TheNintendoDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Great look back. I still need to play power blade 2.

@DopestDope24 3 жыл бұрын

Great video please continue your snes retrospective videos!!

@GnosticMary81 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. The Arnold part was hilarious.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

So glad those jokes landed... I wasn't sure

@NESADDICT 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Can’t wait to watch this!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching... now go play Gargoyle's Quest

@skateboardmemories 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see another video by you dude 👍 Keep Up the Good work! Actually missed out on power Blade back in the day 😱 it looks awesome, I have to try it out. Greetings from Sweden

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

What's up AndersL from Sweden? Thank you so much. I travelled a lot of places... I still need to visit your beautiful country! As for Power Blade it's worth tracking down... even if it's a rom. Just to relive the 8-bit feeling. Thanks for writing!!

@NiskRanThawll 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this little gem back when I was a nipper., totally forgot about it until I just saw this vid 😁

@PressStartToContinueYT 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see a new video from you!

@richardjames14 3 жыл бұрын

Damn bruh, you had me ROTFL! Great comedic elements and an all around sick video! 💯💯

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad to know the jokes landed.... i try, but you never know

@michaelknoblach83 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your videos. Your passion for NES games is truly inspiring. So today, after watching almost all of your videos, I decided to buy my own NES - with Tetris, Duck Tales 1, Mario Bros. 1, and, of course, Power Blade. Cant wait to receive it and start playing. Keep up the good work.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome set of games to start with! 😁😁😁

@eyeln9ne696 3 жыл бұрын

I completely forgot about this game. Another great video! Keep kickin' ass!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! I’m trying to perfect my asskicker 🦵 lol.

@KamakazeEkun 3 жыл бұрын

This has been a title I've been on the look out for. But I had no idea how good the music was. Games such as this are what make seeking out the less common stuff worth it.

@TrekkingBeyond 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great review! I love how you make it funny too! I always love all your videos and can’t wait for the next one!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! I’m glad you thought so! And just a preview for you... Qbert is next and it’s shaping up pretty nicely already. It’s gonna be a fun one I hope. By the way what made you laugh in this one?

@7thangelad586 3 жыл бұрын

The guy on the cover is a real hunk! Even with the outdated flattop.... Another succinct review, Complex! I cannot wait for the next!

@TBelly 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I been wanting to look into this one for a while. Never realized Power Blade took elements from all those other games.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

You’ll love it dude! Good to see you man! I was hoping to see you in Greenville again. Too bad they had to scrap it

@BreckVoidAdkins 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this was awesome. Thanks for the vid.

@francescosmith7859 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a fun series. I know there are sooooo many NES games for you to go through if you choose but I also hope maybe you'll sneak in a few SNES or Genesis games.

@Leikjarinn 3 жыл бұрын

Love your editing!

@keithseratt5926 3 жыл бұрын

Great review man!! Funny stuff too the MJ bit was tops for me ^_- keep up the great work...this is "Super Entertainment"

@mikebassett9054 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes bro , glad to see another one of your vids , as always . I could use these every week . Always greatful for your passion, knowledge & humor . Are you on other social media’s ?

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! I'm really trying to get one out every 2 weeks at this point... but once i'm working on a Retrospective I'll have to hibernate for a bit. As far as social media I'm only on Twitter... i really need to figure out how i want to use that Hopefully I'll see you over there too

@RussLyman 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great game, I'm glad I got my copy years ago. So good. Also love that shot of the game in your sunglasses. I would totally do that ha

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Russ! What's up? I think you may be the only one who mentioned that. I was really happy with that shot too... Thanks dude!

@Starscreamlive 3 жыл бұрын

Excited to see a new NESComplex video in my subscription feed!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you Starscream!

@UltimateNinja-fe6yh 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Also I can't be alone in wanting a is it fun power blade 2. Imo it's a big step up and better than the first pb.

@charon59 3 жыл бұрын

Praise to the algorithm! It brought me to you, and now you have a new subscriber! ALL HAIL!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m glad you found it too. I hope you enjoy the archives :-)

@freddyvidz 3 жыл бұрын

The algorithm is the way...

@strikezone1879 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review, as always! The Sharp NES controller with a cameo appearance.. Loved the McLovin ID shot at the ID cart part, very clever 😂... Power Blade is absolutely a fun game, as is Power Blade 2... I do concur with the only [minor] criticism - it is a bit too easy... Good stuff!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

I think you’re the only person who mentioned the mclovin ID. I was starting to think that fell flat. Also cool that you recognized the sharp controller. I thought it suited PowerBlade well

@JasonMontell2501 3 жыл бұрын

Once I get back to work I'm going to buy some of your merch. I love your channel

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@shane1489 3 жыл бұрын

First time watching your videos... good stuff. Sub👍

@geno942 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man. You keep it up. Always have loved your videos and god honest I think your better than the rest. You got and have had something special.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

That may be the coolest comment I’ve seen in a long time! Thank you so much!! It really means a lot to hear!

@ryanscottadkins 3 жыл бұрын

You did a really good job on this video dude.

@TheCompletionist 3 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of fondness with regards to power blade. It is a game that is definitely within my top 20 nes games of all time and it was a game that I constantly rented as a kid because I loved it that much. To be honest I think it's severely underrated because I never see the game get brought up that often and I think its platforming controls are some of the tightest controls I've played for a nes game. It's been a long time since I played it so i think I'm overdue to play it again since I haven't beaten it since I was a young teenager.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

It does have very precise controls. I didn’t even think about them to mention them... I guess that’s the way controls should be. If you think about them too much it’s probably because something is off.

@dotheevolution78 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome seeing you again Chris. I wish I was the kool Aid man, I'd break through the wall and go "OH YEAH!" Then I'd apologize for damaging your wall ; )

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! That would be weird if you did! Im on the second story so I'd be very confused

@gru3som3rick 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're back!!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

I never left... just a lot going on

@TheFarmersLife 3 жыл бұрын

I never played this one, but I remember reading that issue of Nintendo Power.

@Canariofilms 3 жыл бұрын

Ah. Nothing better than waking up in the morning and to my surprise another “is it fun” video. Another excellent masterpiece video. Two thumbs up.

@dezm101 3 жыл бұрын

love this game, its definitely in my top 10 NES favs. Great video as usual

@Googlesucksballs 3 жыл бұрын

I only remember playing this once when I was younger in the 90s but I always confused it with Shatterhand cause the covers kinda looked the same.

@KTJohnsonkidThunder 3 жыл бұрын

It was probably done by the same artist. BOTH games were developed by Natsume.

@MichaelBtheGameGenie 3 жыл бұрын

Well you have outdone yourself here. I mean your videos have always been good but my god was this great. I first heard of Power Blade from Nintendo Power so this really hits home. Funny enough i have never beat it so that has to change. So glad i saw this pop up on my feed an d it may be my new favorite video by you.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

As I wrote you on twitter... thank you Mike! We've been doing this KZfaq thing since the beginning and it means a lot coming from you bro. Let's hang out sometime

@GenerationGapGaming 3 жыл бұрын

OMG the Arnold segments 🤣. Enjoyed your take on Power Blade. Completely agree

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks G3

@mycabbages3538 3 жыл бұрын

I did not expect this review to be so funny. That MJ and Arnold stuff. Hahaha!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I usually hold the humor back a bit on retrospectives but in this series I try to be very free and stream of consciousness.

@rdrap1376 3 жыл бұрын

Yessss!! Finally a new video. Love your videos man.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to get a more steady flow... hopefully I'll have another in 2 weeks... and another 2 weeks after that.... and anoth... well you get the idea

@bobbyrock9431 3 жыл бұрын

Great review to a great game...never like all the music and thought it was the one thing that was blahhh. I just used to turn it off and listen to the radio.

@derek-64 3 жыл бұрын

nice review. i've been considering getting this game for a while. i will most definitely get it now.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Derek! Definitely track it down... even if its a rom... since the game is starting to get a little pricy. Its super fun.

@derek-64 3 жыл бұрын

@@NESComplex i would prefer an original copy for the nes

@samusaran7319 Жыл бұрын

I had this game and it is really good !! 🙂 great sound track !!

@GoodVibeCollecting 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you're still doing these and I hope to see more. The music is very Konami sounding and was actually composed by the Castlevania 1 composer. The moving mouth on Arnold is great and reminds me of Conan O' Brien's late night show. I'm guessing you're a fan?

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

That makes sense... it does have some similarities. I didn't do nearly as much research for this series as I do for Retrospectives (otherwise it'd take me forever and I'd never make a video)... I wish I'd have seen that to include here though. Thanks for the info

@marcoschioli2532 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video!... Lots of laughs on this one! :D.... I thought you were going to mention the original japanese version of this game... Such a different version!

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

I totally would have, but unlike the retrospectives, I really hold back and make lots of cuts... i like to keep these short and hopefully balance info and humor.

@marcoschioli2532 3 жыл бұрын

@@NESComplex sure!... I forgot this wasn't a retrospective video!!! You're awesome man!! greetings from Argentina :)

@GarlicMonoxide 2 жыл бұрын

Top notch stuff man. Always great content. Especially the new SMB2 video. Keep killing it. Also.. Nova runs like Amagon. Just saying.

@gtrslinger 3 жыл бұрын

The Arnold section is hilarious 🤣🤣

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! 😆

@thewingedavenger1007 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review of a fantastic game. Power Blade has a case for being a top ten NES game. It's that much fun.

@NESComplex 3 жыл бұрын

So true... it has very few and minor flaws. I think better boss design would've helped it tremendously!

@BeerBourbonandGames 3 жыл бұрын

I love this game! Highly underrated and I know a ton of people that have never heard of this one.

@Wineman3383 Жыл бұрын

Dude the walking scene with the Michael Jackson voice made me spit up my drink!! 😂

@Hyde209 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Power Blade is a cool classic. I love that you actually can beat it in one sitting. The music is superb if you ask me, but I get what you say about it not feeling tied enough to the vibe of the stages. Kudos for making this video 👊