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VGR #02: Mega Man 9
16 years ago
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Alrighty, let's do another review... this time something a little older, but still really good - Mega Man 9.
First off, lemme just say it... I am a HUGE Mega Man fan! I have played all of them and done some crazy-ass stuff in the games. I really love the classic series as well as the Legends, X, Zero and ZX series. With that said, let's get into this.
Graphically-speaking, it's 8-bit Megaman circa NES era... did they have to do it like this? No. Is it awesome that they did? HELL YEAH! The retro feeling of this entire game is a real nod to the fans (something Capcom ALWAYS does well).
Audio-wise? Also a retro feel, which is still sweet and gives you the nostalgic feelings of playing back in the 80s and 90s... but the music is awesome as it is! I'd love to find some OST arranges or remixes somewhere.
Now, the gameplay... I'll say it first and it's the same thing everyone's said thus far... GOOD GOD IS THIS GAME HARD! Some people claim it's because we gamers have gotten soft? Nope... it's because the level designers and the boss AI/weapon programmers are evil incarnate! The first time I played the demo at a friend's house (I have the full version, relax), I died jumping over a platform, because an enemy popped out at the last second. Thinking back, it's been very rare in the series that has happened... and it's commonly done in Wily stages or late in the level... not in the FIRST area! They throw in truely devious things in many stages as well... and if you're about to tackle the final areas after beating the 8 robot masters, you better stock up on E-tanks... it's gonna be a wild ride (and if you don't beat the final areas in one sitting, you WILL have to start from the first stage... meanies...)
Still, you can get over the steep learning curve and beat the game... and even as frusterating as the journey is, it's still a treat to all the Mega Man fans out there. I think I speak for everyone who backs the Blue Bomber when I say "Bring out a sequel, Capcom... ASAP!"
Oh, and a new Legends game... c'mon, guys!
Overall Rating: 9 out of 10 - hard, but buy it!
First off, lemme just say it... I am a HUGE Mega Man fan! I have played all of them and done some crazy-ass stuff in the games. I really love the classic series as well as the Legends, X, Zero and ZX series. With that said, let's get into this.
Graphically-speaking, it's 8-bit Megaman circa NES era... did they have to do it like this? No. Is it awesome that they did? HELL YEAH! The retro feeling of this entire game is a real nod to the fans (something Capcom ALWAYS does well).
Audio-wise? Also a retro feel, which is still sweet and gives you the nostalgic feelings of playing back in the 80s and 90s... but the music is awesome as it is! I'd love to find some OST arranges or remixes somewhere.
Now, the gameplay... I'll say it first and it's the same thing everyone's said thus far... GOOD GOD IS THIS GAME HARD! Some people claim it's because we gamers have gotten soft? Nope... it's because the level designers and the boss AI/weapon programmers are evil incarnate! The first time I played the demo at a friend's house (I have the full version, relax), I died jumping over a platform, because an enemy popped out at the last second. Thinking back, it's been very rare in the series that has happened... and it's commonly done in Wily stages or late in the level... not in the FIRST area! They throw in truely devious things in many stages as well... and if you're about to tackle the final areas after beating the 8 robot masters, you better stock up on E-tanks... it's gonna be a wild ride (and if you don't beat the final areas in one sitting, you WILL have to start from the first stage... meanies...)
Still, you can get over the steep learning curve and beat the game... and even as frusterating as the journey is, it's still a treat to all the Mega Man fans out there. I think I speak for everyone who backs the Blue Bomber when I say "Bring out a sequel, Capcom... ASAP!"
Oh, and a new Legends game... c'mon, guys!
Overall Rating: 9 out of 10 - hard, but buy it!
