Abstract: New Game; Old-School rules. Thats what its all about in Mega Man 9, the newest installment in the popular series. Directed towards fans of the classic NES games, Mega Man 9 stays true to its roots, going back to its original look and feel that made ...
Abstract: You are not prepared. Of the entire multi-tiered Mega Man franchise, the original NES games are the most devilishly difficult. The original game is by far the most brutal, but that’s not to say that the next five games are not also hard, because they ...
Abstract: Its been 12 years since the last proper Mega Man game was released and even longer since the classic 8-bit days of the blue bomber, but that hasnt stopped Capcom from bringing its mascot back in this retro revival. Fans of the long-running series wil...
Abstract: If you're one of those crazies who naysays Mega Man 9's retro vibe, I totally don't understand you. As a lifelong NES lover and evangelist, I'm overjoyed; it's a pretty daring stylistic choice in 2008 -- and, if anything, the 8-bit aesthetic underscore...
Abstract: Mega Man has had a rough time over the past decade or so. It seemed like there was a new Mega Man game coming out every few months, and many met with very limited success, if any. Because of this deluge of titles, some fans began to become jaded to Me...
Abstract: If our industry truly goes in cycles, then its about time we start cashing in our 120-gig hard drives and fancy-pants \"analog sticks\" for some good old-fashioned 8-bit gaming, as Capcoms Mega Man series is back and swinging for the fences i...
Faithful throwback to the series’ roots — a definite treat for fans of classic gaming
It’s freaking hard — your gaming mettle will seriously be challenged by this one
Yes, Capcom did a masterful job of recapturing the old school vibe — you’ll swear you were back in 1987 when you play this game-but it’s so freaking difficult that it’s downright discouraging. Still, with its low price and faithful...
