Pulseman (game)

Pulseman (パルスマン Purusuman) is a video game released on the Sega Mega Drive in July 22, 1994. It was developed by Game Freak. It has been re-released on the Wii Virtual Console in 2007 and the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack in 2023.

Story[]

The world is connected by a network of eight ultra computers and the self-conscious final computer "Saint Anne" (サント・アンヌ). In 1999, the young Doctor Yoshiyama has created an artificial intelligence in the ultra computer Amabilis in Japan, which became a "C-Life". He fell in love with the C-Life girl he had created, so he digitized himself on the computer to stay with her. Later, he combined his DNA with her program core, and their union resulted in the Half C-Life, half human boy called Pulseman. Pulseman's dual nature allows him to freely travel through the real world and cyberspace, and he can control electricity.

In the year 2015, the mysterious Galaxy Gang led by Doc Waruyama starts a series of crimes across the world to conquer the galaxy. Pulseman uses his abilities to stop the evil ambition of Doc Waruyama.

Gameplay[]

The player controls Pulseman to stop the Galaxy Gang. The game starts the player off with 3 lives and 5 continues.

Controls

D-Pad - Left and right moves Pulseman in those directions. Tap the same direction twice to do a Lightning Dash. By continuously moving around or using the Lightning Dash, Pulseman will charge electricity, entering the Sparkling State. Down to duck, and up to look up.
A button - Attacks with a short ranged electrical burst. Uses the Voltteccer while in the Sparkling State.
B button - Attacks with Pulse Rush. Also releases a Slash Arrow projectile while in the Sparkling State.
C button - Jump.
Up + B or Up + C - Attacks with a Back Spin Kick.

Stages[]

Stage	Boss
Stage 1: Japan	Virtual Hand
Stage 2: India	Wonder Tree
Stage 3: U.S.A.	Dynamite Desert Tank
Stage 4: Thailand	Texture Mapping Noishinsu
Stage 5: Alaska	Veil
Stage 6: Australia	Super Strong Submarine
Stage 7: Japan	Great Core Doc Waruyama

Items[]

	Spark Ball (スパーク・ボール)	Collecting 10 Spark Balls will grant Pulseman an extra life.
	Life Up (ライフアップ)	Repairs Pulseman's energy.
	1 UP	Gives Pulseman an extra life.
	Voltecc Energy (ボルテック・エネルギー)	Pulseman will stay in the Sparkling State until he leaves the current area or loses a life, allowing him to use Voltteccer and Slash Arrow infinitely.