Played Blaster Master for NES this afternoon. I was never able to pass the water level previously, but this time I died to the crab in the ice stage...got my ass kicked.
Just finished another playthrough a few minutes ago. Died on the spikes in the final stage. Didn't even get to see the last bosses.
Level 7's music is awesome. It sounds like an NES version of speed metal, or something.
I'd still be playing if they didn't limit the continues. Man, that crap is lame.