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''Blasto'' is a third-person shooter released in 1998 for the original UsefulNotes/PlayStation.Platform/PlayStation. Captain Blasto himself is voiced by Creator/PhilHartman, in one of his last roles before his death.
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* HumongousMecha: [[spoiler:Bosc summons a giant mech to fight Blasto at the end.]]
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* MultipleEndings: Downplayed; if you rescue every babe before the final two levels, the climactic dialogue between Blasto and Bosc will start with them commenting over the fact that the former is in his skivvies. Other than that, the ending is practically unchanged.
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* BottomlessPits: Falling off the map equals death.
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* LavaPit: Alienville introduces lava as an obstacle.
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* SpikesOfDoom: Spikes are not very common but are often present in some of the moving obstacles.
* SpringsSpringsEverywhere: Some platforms act as a surface to bounce up higher.
* SpringsSpringsEverywhere: Some platforms act as a surface to bounce up higher.
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* TankControls: Blasto can't really sidestep.
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* WaterGeyserVolley: In Uranian Dunes, platforms suspended by water geysers are a common sight.
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* FloatingPlatforms: Most platforms hang mid-space.
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* InvincibilityPowerup: Capsules make Blasto invulnerable for the short period of time.
* JetPack: Blasto has limited flying abilities through jetpack.
* JetPack: Blasto has limited flying abilities through jetpack.
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* SlowLaser: You can clearly see lasers moving through space.
* SmashingHallwayTrapsOfDoom: From episode 1 onward, crushers are a fairly common sight.
* SmashingHallwayTrapsOfDoom: From episode 1 onward, crushers are a fairly common sight.
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* SchmuckBait: In level 1, there's a big red button that says "DO NOT PRESS!". Curious gamers will be rewarded with Blasto's charred remains if they press it.
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* AffectionateParody: Blasto is one to the space opera protagonists of old, particularly Franchise/FlashGordon and Buck Rogers. He may be an arrogant buffoon, but he saves the day all the same.
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* BigBad: Bosc the Terrible is the major threat of this game.
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* BigBad: Bosc the Terrible is the major threat of this game. has conquered Uranus and plans to make Earth his next conquest.
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* ShoutOut: The level architecture in some levels is highly reminiscent of that seen in ''[[Franchise/LooneyTunes Hare-Way To The Stars]]'', specifically the floating mono-colored lanes out in the void of space.
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The game came out in 1998, Invader Zim did not debut until 2001
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* {{Expy}}: A [[LittleGreenMen diminutive green alien]] in red with a high-pitched voice, mastery of war technology, and ambitions of galactic conquest? Are we talking about Bosc the Terrible, or [[WesternAnimation/Invader Zim Invader Zim]]?
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* BoisterousBruiser: Blasto is ''very'' cocky, but his survival skills are not put into question.
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* Expy: ((Expy:}} A [[LittleGreenMen diminutive green alien]] in red with a high-pitched voice, mastery of war technology, and ambitions of galactic conquest? Are we talking about Bosc the Terrible, or [[WesternAnimation/Invader Zim Invader Zim]]?
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* CardCarryingVillain: Bosc specifically refers to himself as "an evil tyrant" in the final cutscenes.
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* TakingYouWithMe: [[spoiler:Bosc sets his fortress to blow once it becomes clear he won't be able to defeat Blasto, or tempt him over to his side]].
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* AintTooProudToBeg: Upon defeat, Bosc tries to bargain his way out of what's coming to him by trying to bribe Blasto with riches, promises of power, and women. [[spoiler:The last one momentarily tempts Blasto, but he ends up refusing Bosc's offer.]]
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* NakedPeopleAreFunny: In the final two levels, Blasto loses his space suit and ends up saving the day in little more than his mask and some tight red briefs.
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* WeCanRuleTogether: Part of Bosc's pleas during his VillainousBreakdown. Blasto isn't interested.
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* AlienBlood: The aliens spew green when their heads explode.
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* IdiotHero: Blasto is rather dimwitted for an action hero.
* LittleGreenMen: Bosc and his minions are all this.
* LittleGreenMen: Bosc and his minions are all this.
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An alien army from the Fifth Dimension has invaded or our solar system. Led by Bosc the Terrible, they have already conquered Uranus, UsefulNotes/{{Uranus}}, and their next target is Earth.UsefulNotes/{{Earth}}. Only the great Captain Blasto can stop this invasion and free Uranus.
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'''Blasto:''' What did I do this time?time?
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* BoisterousBruiser: Blasto is ''very'' cocky, but his survival skills are not put into question.
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* DamselInDistress: Every so often, you can rescue babes that are stranded in dangerous areas, [[VideoGameCaringPotential rewarding you with health if you reach them]].
* MinimalistCast: If one doesn't count the enemies, bosses and babes, there are only three main characters: Blasto himself, Admiral Bigshot and Bosc.
* MinimalistCast: If one doesn't count the enemies, bosses and babes, there are only three main characters: Blasto himself, Admiral Bigshot and Bosc.
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An alien army from the Fifth Dimension has invaded or solar system. Led by Bosc the terrible, Terrible, they have already conquered Uranus, and their next target is Earth. Only the great Captain Blasto can stop this invasion and free Uranus.
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* CaptainSpaceDefenderOfEarth: Creator/PhilHartman plays Blasto as an especially {{Narcissist}}ic example of this trope.
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* CaptainSpaceDefenderOfEarth: Creator/PhilHartman voices Blasto, who plays Blasto as an especially {{Narcissist}}ic example of this trope.trope straight for comedic purposes.
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* TopHeavyGuy: Blasto’s upper torso to lower body proportions can only be described as preposterous even by top heavy standards, with a hugely exaggerated chest, shoulders, and biceps, but comically tiny hands and legs... [[LanternJawOfJustice and that chin.]] Even with his stance braced for balance, you get the feeling he's going to tip over any second now.]]
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* TopHeavyGuy: Blasto’s upper torso to lower body proportions can only be described as preposterous even by top heavy standards, with a hugely exaggerated chest, shoulders, and biceps, but comically tiny hands and legs... [[LanternJawOfJustice and that chin.]] Even with his stance braced for balance, you get the feeling he's going to tip over any second now.]]
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* TopHeavyGuy: Blasto’s upper torso to lower body proportions can only be described as preposterous even by top heavy standards, with a hugely exaggerated chest, shoulders, and biceps, but comically tiny hands and legs... [[LanternJawOfJustice and that chin.]] Even with his stance braced for balance, [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/Blasto_Coverart.png you get the feeling he's going to tip over any second now.]]
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* TopHeavyGuy: Blasto’s upper torso to lower body proportions can only be described as preposterous even by top heavy standards, with a hugely exaggerated chest, shoulders, and biceps, but comically tiny hands and legs... [[LanternJawOfJustice and that chin.]] Even with his stance braced for balance, [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/Blasto_Coverart.png you get the feeling he's going to tip over any second now.]]
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* MrBig: Bosc the Terrible, the main antagonist, is very short, and also very angry.
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[[caption-width-right:300: Alien Fiends Beware!]]
An alien army from the Fifth Dimension has invaded or solar system. Led by Bosc the terrible, they have already conquered Uranus, and their next target is Earth. Only the great Captain Blasto can stop this invasion and free Uranus.
''Blasto'' is a third-person shooter released for the original UsefulNotes/PlayStation. Captain Blasto himself is voiced by Creator/PhilHartman, in one of his last roles before his death.
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!!''Blasto'' provides examples of:
* BigRedButton: Pressing a large button with the sign "Do Not Press" displayed above it will result in Blasto getting disintegrated by a lightning bolt. In a slightly later section of the game, a second, identical button is encountered, with the same "Do Not Press" sign. If, against all logic, you fall for the same trick and press this one... a bunch of health and powerups spawn nearby.
* CaptainSpaceDefenderOfEarth: Creator/PhilHartman plays Blasto as an especially {{Narcissist}}ic example of this trope.
* MrBig: Bosc the Terrible, the main antagonist, is very short, and also very angry.
* RapePillageAndBurn: Parodied in the opening cutscene, where EvilOverlord Bosc announces that his plan for the invasion of Earth is to "enslave their women, eat their children, and rape their cattle."
* RetroRocket: Blasto’s main ship is one of these.
* TopHeavyGuy: Blasto’s upper torso to lower body proportions can only be described as preposterous even by top heavy standards, with a hugely exaggerated chest, shoulders, and biceps, but comically tiny hands and legs... [[LanternJawOfJustice and that chin.]] Even with his stance braced for balance, [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/Blasto_Coverart.png you get the feeling he's going to tip over any second now.]]
* UranusIsShowing: The game is set on Uranus for the express purpose of making these jokes.
--> '''Admiral Bigshot:''' Blasto! Uranus is in big trouble!\\
'''Blasto:''' What did I do this time?
[[caption-width-right:300: Alien Fiends Beware!]]
An alien army from the Fifth Dimension has invaded or solar system. Led by Bosc the terrible, they have already conquered Uranus, and their next target is Earth. Only the great Captain Blasto can stop this invasion and free Uranus.
''Blasto'' is a third-person shooter released for the original UsefulNotes/PlayStation. Captain Blasto himself is voiced by Creator/PhilHartman, in one of his last roles before his death.
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!!''Blasto'' provides examples of:
* BigRedButton: Pressing a large button with the sign "Do Not Press" displayed above it will result in Blasto getting disintegrated by a lightning bolt. In a slightly later section of the game, a second, identical button is encountered, with the same "Do Not Press" sign. If, against all logic, you fall for the same trick and press this one... a bunch of health and powerups spawn nearby.
* CaptainSpaceDefenderOfEarth: Creator/PhilHartman plays Blasto as an especially {{Narcissist}}ic example of this trope.
* MrBig: Bosc the Terrible, the main antagonist, is very short, and also very angry.
* RapePillageAndBurn: Parodied in the opening cutscene, where EvilOverlord Bosc announces that his plan for the invasion of Earth is to "enslave their women, eat their children, and rape their cattle."
* RetroRocket: Blasto’s main ship is one of these.
* TopHeavyGuy: Blasto’s upper torso to lower body proportions can only be described as preposterous even by top heavy standards, with a hugely exaggerated chest, shoulders, and biceps, but comically tiny hands and legs... [[LanternJawOfJustice and that chin.]] Even with his stance braced for balance, [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/Blasto_Coverart.png you get the feeling he's going to tip over any second now.]]
* UranusIsShowing: The game is set on Uranus for the express purpose of making these jokes.
--> '''Admiral Bigshot:''' Blasto! Uranus is in big trouble!\\
'''Blasto:''' What did I do this time?
