* [[AwesomeBosses/VideoGames Awesome Bosses]]: The fight against [[EvilKnockoff Veil]] in Alaska is not only an excellent MirrorBoss consisting of a [[RideTheLightning Volteccer]] duel, but is also accompanied by a [[SceneryPorn sunset backdrop]].
* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The game's catchy and bass-heavy soundtrack gets you pumped and focused on the action, suiting the levels perfectly. Definitely one of the best techno scores for the console. Then again, did you expect anything less from [[AwesomeMusic/{{Pokemon}} Junichi Masuda]]?
* CultClassic: The game's limited access outside of Japan has made it very sought after as one of the best {{Platform Game}}s on the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis, especially after the discontinuation of the Sega Channel, then the UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole much later on. Even Creator/GameFreak, themselves, [[https://www.siliconera.com/the-first-of-game-freaks-illustration-videos-for-pulseman-is-now-fully-subbed/ still bring up the game even over 20 years later]], leading fans to call for a sequel.
* DisappointingLastLevel: The final level is basically nothing but awkwardly realistic platforming over several bottomless pits and the occasional room throwing GoddamnedBats into the mix.
* GameBreaker: Pulseman's Back Spin Kick not only hits most enemies, including bosses, but also grants him complete invincibility while he's in the air.
* HilariousInHindsight: It's very ironic that this game is exclusive to the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis considering Game Freak would go on to create Creator/{{Nintendo}}'s [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} second biggest franchise]]. It's also funny that both Pulseman and ''Pokémon'''s mascot, Pikachu, have [[ShockAndAwe electricity-based abilities]].
* VindicatedByHistory: Downplayed. The game got SoOkayItsAverage reviews at best when it first came out (''Famitsu Magazine'' gave it only a 24 out of 40), but when it was released on the Wii virtual console, both ''IGN'' and ''Nintendo Life'' gave it an 8 out of 10. The score, in particular, was praised for foreshadowing themes that would later be heard in the ''Pokémon'' series.
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