The controls will never be that wonderfully precise if the levels aren't rendered with such clarity.

Capcom went back to its roots, not only because it was retro-cool, but because Mega Man thrives in glorious 8-bit. Sheep Man, Commando Man, Blade Man, Strike One, Solar One, Chill Man, Nitro Man and Pump It stare at me from the screen that let me choose which of them I'll start out with, before I pick Sheep Man and another Mega Man adventure begins.Īfter Mega Man 2 (one of the best games ever) the 2008 hit Mega Man 9 is probably my favorite in the classic series. Wily is supposed to be innocent this time, Capcom tells us, but wise from experience I know that the last boss will be the good old doctor anyway. A bunch of robots are running wild, which has something to do with the robot virus Roboenza. Players will discover interesting little quirks, different looking maps, different paths that could be incredibly tough, and bosses that sometimes take a little ingenuity to take down.Here we go again.

What's more, solid game design and precise controls make each play-through fun. This also provides an alternative mode of play as players can go back and take on a boss they have already defeated, which helps players overcome the frustration factor of particularly tough bosses.Įasy, Normal, and Hard game modes, as well as two playable characters with different strengths and weaknesses, ensure good re-playability. As players conquer levels, they gain new weapons and unlock 'challenges,' essentially a practice mode for the end-boss so they can get in a few practice rounds and try out new skills/weapons earned in a previous level before attempting him.

In Easy mode the pit traps are not as plentiful, there may be moving platforms above the spikes and flames that players can hop on, there are fewer enemies in each stage, and the bosses at the end of the level pull a few punches. MEGA MAN 10 is the 10th entry in the Mega Man series and for the first time there is an Easy level to accommodate new or younger players.

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