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* FinalBoss: In ''Point Blank 2'', the final stage of Insane mode is a recreation of ''Cosmo Gang'', a mechanical arcade game also by Namco. Unlike the [[FireworksOfVictory fireworks stages]] that cap off every mode above Training, this is ''not'' optional, and failing the stage ''will'' cost a life.
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* FinalBoss: In ''Point Blank 2'', the final stage of Insane mode is a recreation of ''Cosmo Gang'', a mechanical arcade game also by Namco. Unlike the [[FireworksOfVictory fireworks stages]] that cap off every mode above Training, this is ''not'' optional, and failing the stage ''will'' cost a life. In the home port's Theme Park mode, the Cosmo Gang stage also serves as the final stage, which is actually introduced by Dr. Don and Dr. Dan. They do a little LampshadeHanging when they comment on how it seems familiar.
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** The third game has a stage where you shooting various masks, among them Dig-Dug, Mappy, Valkyrie, Yoshimitsu, and Heihachi.
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** The third game has a stage where you shooting various masks, among them Dig-Dug, Mappy, Valkyrie, Gilgamesh, Yoshimitsu, and Heihachi.
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* TakenForGranite: In the ending of the first game's Quest Mode, Quickbuck consumes the Golden Guava, believing it will make him immortal. However, it only does so for heroic individuals, and because he's evil, he instead gets turned to stone.
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There are four entries in the series that were released for both arcade and the original UsefulNotes/PlayStation (the console versions having exclusive materials such as a RPG mode or extra challenges). There's also a DS version that, of course, catered to the touch screen; this isn't so much a new version as it is a CompilationReRelease of all the levels from the first 3 games. A reboot of the series, called ''Point Blank X'', was released in 2016, combining new levels with HD remasters of the levels from the original trilogy.
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There are four entries in the series that were released for both arcade and the original UsefulNotes/PlayStation Platform/PlayStation (the console versions having exclusive materials such as a RPG mode or extra challenges). There's also a DS version that, of course, catered to the touch screen; this isn't so much a new version as it is a CompilationReRelease of all the levels from the first 3 games. A reboot of the series, called ''Point Blank X'', was released in 2016, combining new levels with HD remasters of the levels from the original trilogy.
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There are four entries in the series that were released for both arcade and the original UsefulNotes/PlayStation (the console versions having exclusive materials such as a RPG mode or extra challenges). There's also a DS version that, of course, catered to the touch screen; this isn't so much a new version as it just a mishmash of the original three games thrown together. The 2016 reboot Point Blank X will have an HD version of the stages in Point Blank 1-3 plus with new levels to play.
The series is also notable for it two mascot characters, Dr. Don and Dr. Dan (who look suspiciously like two certain characters from ''Series/SesameStreet'', hmmmmm).
The series is also notable for it two mascot characters, Dr. Don and Dr. Dan (who look suspiciously like two certain characters from ''Series/SesameStreet'', hmmmmm).
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There are four entries in the series that were released for both arcade and the original UsefulNotes/PlayStation (the console versions having exclusive materials such as a RPG mode or extra challenges). There's also a DS version that, of course, catered to the touch screen; this isn't so much a new version as it just is a mishmash CompilationReRelease of all the levels from the first 3 games. A reboot of the series, called ''Point Blank X'', was released in 2016, combining new levels with HD remasters of the levels from the original three games thrown together. The 2016 reboot Point Blank X will have an HD version of the stages in Point Blank 1-3 plus with new levels to play.trilogy.
The series is also notable forit its two mascot characters, Dr. Don and Dr. Dan (who look suspiciously like two certain characters from ''Series/SesameStreet'', hmmmmm).
''Series/SesameStreet'').
The series is also notable for
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* FinalBoss: In ''Point Blank 2'', the final stage of Insane mode is a recreation of ''Cosmo Gang'', a mechanical arcade game also by Namco. Unlike the [[FireworksOfVictory fireworks stages]] that cap off every mode above Training, this is ''not'' optional, and failng the stage ''will'' cost a life.
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* FinalBoss: In ''Point Blank 2'', the final stage of Insane mode is a recreation of ''Cosmo Gang'', a mechanical arcade game also by Namco. Unlike the [[FireworksOfVictory fireworks stages]] that cap off every mode above Training, this is ''not'' optional, and failng failing the stage ''will'' cost a life.
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** Then comes the final stage, where you try to shoot as many targets as you can to light the fireworks. You can't lose a life here, but you'll want to shoot targets for a last-chance scoring opportunity.
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** Then comes the final stage, where you try to shoot as many targets as you can to light the fireworks.FireworksOfVictory. You can't lose a life here, but you'll want to shoot targets for a last-chance scoring opportunity.
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* FinalBoss: In ''Point Blank 2'', the final stage of Insane mode is a recreation of ''Cosmo Gang'', a mechanical arcade game also by Namco. Unlike the fireworks stages that cap off every mode above Training, this is ''not'' optional, and failng the stage ''will'' cost a life.
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* FinalBoss: In ''Point Blank 2'', the final stage of Insane mode is a recreation of ''Cosmo Gang'', a mechanical arcade game also by Namco. Unlike the [[FireworksOfVictory fireworks stages stages]] that cap off every mode above Training, this is ''not'' optional, and failng the stage ''will'' cost a life.life.
* FireworksOfVictory: Part of a final bonus round for completing all sixteen stages: shoot as many of the launchers as you can in 5 seconds for additional explosions (and [[ScoringPoints bonus points]]).
* FireworksOfVictory: Part of a final bonus round for completing all sixteen stages: shoot as many of the launchers as you can in 5 seconds for additional explosions (and [[ScoringPoints bonus points]]).
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* TheCameo:
** The Quest Mode from the PlayStation port of the first game has a cameo by [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfValkyrie Valkyrie]] as a recurring character.
** The Quest Mode from the PlayStation port of the first game has a cameo by [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfValkyrie Valkyrie]] as a recurring character.
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**TheCameo: The Quest Mode from the PlayStation [=PlayStation=] port of the first game has a cameo by [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfValkyrie Valkyrie]] as a recurring character.
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** The Quest Mode from the PlayStation port of the first game has a cameo by [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfValkyrie Valkyrie]] as a character Dr. Don and Dr. Dan speak to near the end.
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** The Quest Mode from the PlayStation port of the first game has a cameo by [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfValkyrie Valkyrie]] as a character Dr. Don and Dr. Dan speak to near the end.recurring character.
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* TheCameo:
** The Quest Mode from the PlayStation port of the first game has a cameo by [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfValkyrie Valkyrie]] as a character Dr. Don and Dr. Dan speak to near the end.
** The Quest Mode from the PlayStation port of the first game has a cameo by [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfValkyrie Valkyrie]] as a character Dr. Don and Dr. Dan speak to near the end.
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!!Shoot at least 20 examples. ''(Don't shoot {{red link}}s! -1 life penalty)''
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!!Shoot at least 20 examples. ''(Don't shoot {{red Administrivia/{{red link}}s! -1 life penalty)''
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* EverythingTryingToKillYou: There's all manners of hazards that try to kill Dr. Dan and Dr. Don, who you have to protect in some stages. Tanks, barrels, piranhas, sharks, missiles, the list goes on!
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* EverythingTryingToKillYou: There's all manners of hazards that try to kill Dr. Dan and Dr. Don, who you have to protect in some stages. Tanks, barrels, piranhas, sharks, missiles, the list goes on!on! While they're not targeting ''you'' necessarily, the fact that letting your protectee get killed takes away a life means they're more or less trying to kill you indirectly.
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* EverythingTryingToKillYou: There's all manners of hazards that try to kill Dr. Dan and Dr. Don, who you have to protect in some stages. Tanks, barrels, piranhas, sharks, missiles, the list goes on!
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* ThreateningShark: One stage has Dr. Dan and/or Dr. Don on a capsized boat in the middle of the sea, and you have to shoot away sharks before the jump onto and attack them.
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* ThreateningShark: One stage has Dr. Dan and/or Dr. Don on a capsized boat in the middle of the sea, and you have to shoot away sharks before the they jump onto and attack them.
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* ThreateningShark: One stage has Dr. Dan and/or Dr. Don on a capsized boat in the middle of the sea, and you have to shoot away sharks before the jump onto and attack them.
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* WidgetSeriesShowsDamage: In stages where you have to repeatedly shoot a target until it blows up, parts of the target will explode or fall off. Depending on the stage, this will also decrease the area on which you can hit the target.
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* BottomlessMagazines: Most stages.
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* BottomlessMagazines: Most stages.You never need to reload your gun at any point, and most stages offer infinite bullets.
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* FinalBoss: In ''Point Blank 2'', the final stage of Insane mode is a recreation of ''Cosmo Gang'', a mechanical arcade game also by Namco. Unlike the fireworks stages that cap off every mode above Training, this is ''not'' optional, and failng the stage ''will'' cost a life.
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* TheFlatwoodsMonster: Flatwoods Monsters are recurring enemies in the series:
** In the first game, Dr. Don and Dr. Dan track down [[RoswellThatEndsWell Roswell]] in his house at the center of a CircleOfStandingStones to get his piece of the Gunball. Because he's about to be abducted by Flatwoods Monsters driving around in [=UFOs=], he makes a deal to give the duo the piece if they take down all the aliens. Gameplay consists of blasting the [=UFOs=] to bits, after which the Flatwoods Monsters fall out.
** The ride Cosmic Drive in ''Point Blank 2'' simulates an alien invasion. The alien opponents are Flatwoods Monsters and they want to enslave humanity. As with the first game, gameplay consists of blasting the [=UFOs=] they drive in to bits. Because this stage is in space, the Flatwoods Monsters float away rather than fall down when their vessels get destroyed.
** In the first game, Dr. Don and Dr. Dan track down [[RoswellThatEndsWell Roswell]] in his house at the center of a CircleOfStandingStones to get his piece of the Gunball. Because he's about to be abducted by Flatwoods Monsters driving around in [=UFOs=], he makes a deal to give the duo the piece if they take down all the aliens. Gameplay consists of blasting the [=UFOs=] to bits, after which the Flatwoods Monsters fall out.
** The ride Cosmic Drive in ''Point Blank 2'' simulates an alien invasion. The alien opponents are Flatwoods Monsters and they want to enslave humanity. As with the first game, gameplay consists of blasting the [=UFOs=] they drive in to bits. Because this stage is in space, the Flatwoods Monsters float away rather than fall down when their vessels get destroyed.
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** The third game has a stage where you shooting various masks, among them Dig-Dug, Mappy, and Valkyrie.
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** The third game has a stage where you shooting various masks, among them Dig-Dug, Mappy, Valkyrie, Yoshimitsu, and Valkyrie.Heihachi.
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** Halfway through the game, you are presented with an opportunity to get extra points and/or a 1up by shooting one of several treasure chests, the contents of each chest not being known until you shoot one of the chests. In Point Blank X, the bonus stage can be in the first part.
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** Halfway through the game, you are presented with an opportunity to get extra points and/or a 1up OneUp by shooting one of several treasure chests, the contents of each chest not being known until you shoot one of the chests. In Point Blank X, the bonus stage can be in the first part.
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** Halfway through the game, you are presented with an opportunity to get extra points and/or a 1Up by shooting one of several treasure chests, the contents of each chest not being known until you shoot one of the chests. In Point Blank X, the bonus stage can be in the first part.
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** Halfway through the game, you are presented with an opportunity to get extra points and/or a 1Up 1up by shooting one of several treasure chests, the contents of each chest not being known until you shoot one of the chests. In Point Blank X, the bonus stage can be in the first part.
