Better late than never?
Normally I try do my Mega Man gaming memory at the first of the month when I update my avatar on twitter and here. Well, this month has been incredibly busy and I’m just now getting back on schedule. So what is there to say about Mega Man 9? I know I was pretty surprised when it was announced and loved that Capcom was going to make it just like the NES games I grew up with. Character sprites having color limitations (even though they didn’t need to) The gameplay is just as solid as any classic Mega Man game although while I was fine with the charge shot being removed I was a little bummed that they also removed Mega Man’s ability to slide. You can play as Proto Man though (who is DLC) and he is able to charge his buster and slide. However, Proto Man takes more damage and is knocked back farther, but he can block bullets with his shield when he is jumping. The Robot Master roster for the game is solid and also includes the first female Robot Master, Splash Woman, who is my favorite due to her design and stage theme. Speaking of the music it’s a 10/10 just like the classic series! Mega Man 9 returns to form and was great for doing so, it’s a solid game worthy of the Mega Man title and being a part of the classic collection. If you haven’t given it a shot yet it’s worth it. You can find Mega Man 9 in the Legacy Collection 2 and the Legacy Collection for Switch.
When I played this game I felt like a kid again and it’s honestly awesome that Capcom came forward like this to let a lot of gamers such as my self re-live their childhood. Gameplay: 10/10 Sound/Music: 10/10 Graphics: 10/10 Story: 6/10 Replayability: High Overall: 36/40 [A]