This game provides examples of:
- Canon Foreigner: All the characters except Blade and Whistler originated from this game.
- Dolled-Up Installment: The game was originally called "Sky Ships" but got retooled into a Blade game.
- Mission Control: Whistler provides the objectives for Blade.
- The Smurfette Principle: Dr. Grant is the only female character in this game.
- Vampires Own Night Clubs: One of the levels is set at the Exploitika nightclub, where vampires are having fun.
