MaverickHunterX
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Digital release - 8/25/2015 (Playstation 4, Xbox One, Steam/PC)
Winter 2016 (Nintendo 3DS)
Physical release - Winter 2016 (Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo 3DS)
Price: $14.99 Digital/$29.99 Physical
Developed by Digital Eclipse for Capcom of America
Megaman Legacy Collection is the third (and most current) collection of the 8-bit Megaman games that originally premiered on the Nintendo Entertainment System from 1987 to 1993. Unlike the anthologies of old, the six titles included are said NOT to be emulated, rather re-built from the ground up using DE's new "Digital Engine."
Compared to what could be called the gaming equivalent of "Criteron Collection," the Digital Engine (specializing in 8-bit titles in particular) is meant to be a near 1:1 perfect capture of a video game, and using it as a new "master copy" for use in future gaming generations.
This new collection contains the following:
-All 6 NES Megaman titles redone to perfection, from lag-free controls to re-creating the same slowdown in certain areas
-Rapid fire button (taken from Complete Works and Anniversary Collection)
-Save slates (in lieu of saving after levels in previous collections)
-Fully translated Database mode from Rockman Complete Works gives details on Megaman's greatest enemies, advice how to conquer them, and even offers a practice run against the Robot Masters
-Museum mode that shows detailed artwork from the Megaman Complete Works series as well as box art for Megaman games from all over the world
-Music Player accessing any given track from MM1-6 (no Complete Works arranged music except in the menus)
-New Challenge mode to test your mettle while racing against the clock as you compete against MM players from around the globe
-Original NES version glitches included such as the "Elecman trick" in MM1 or the "2nd controller cheat" in MM3
-Customizable controls
-Trophy and Achievement support
-4:3 original display or stretched 16:9 with optional filters and borders:
Original - 1:1 pixel perfection in HD
Stretched - Meets the edges of your monitor vertically with a bit blurriness
Filter - purposely gives off an almost CRT/1980s kind of picture
In the last few weeks, I have read many a post about why many GAFfers are excited for this release, considering that there are several other Megaman collections out there to be had at almost the same price but with more games available. For this, I will go through the other sets and acknowledge their pros and cons, and hopefully, inform you to make the right choice for yourself.
Rockman Complete Works was released starting in August 1999 with Rockman 1 and ending the following December with Rockman 6. Ported to the original Playstation in Japan (thanks SCEA for the anti-2D policy at the time!), Rockman Complete Works was a six disc collection for the hardcore Megaman fan that wanted to re-live the Blue Bomber''s greatest moments without paying an arm and a leg for the expensive NES carts. While the experience was far from perfect (a bit of emulation/coding errors here and there), the unique features that this collection offered made it far too appealing to pass up at the time. (Special note - these games are the same Megamans 1-6 found on PS Classics/PS Archives on the PSN store; save for a lot of extra input lag for some reason...)
-Original mode and Navi (Helper) modes offered
-Dual Shock vibration support!!!
-Pocketstation support
-Memory Card saves after each boss fight (doesn't at Wily Castles)
-Unlockable Boss Rush and Helmetless Megaman modes
-Arranged remixed music
-The same Museum and Database options found in Megaman Legacy Collection (but in Japanese though)
Released in the summer of 2004, the US exclusive, Megaman Anniversary Collection was the first time the "Megaman Classic" series would be re-released in that region for nearly 8 years. Relying on emulation rather than re-coding, the AC would offer the entire Megaman lineage at a budget price, but with blurry and sometimes baffling results.
-Emulated versions of Rockman Complete Works 1-6 without any special features (no vibration support, etc)
-Navi Mode included, but horribly mistranslated (considering the developers resided in the UK)
-Arranged music included on PS2/Xbox versions, but left out of Gamecube edition
-Automatic saving system at the Password Screen
-Gamecube version has switched shoot/jump buttons without any way to change back
-Butchered, emulated version of Megaman 7 which entire ending is edited out due to problems re-creating the Mode 7 effects
-Emulated Megaman 8 is based on the Playstation version (where the Saturn edition has better graphics, extra bosses, and more hidden secrets)
-The two Megaman Arcade games are included (Power Fighters and Power Battle) but missing extras from the PS2 Japanese port
-Unique bonuses included such as exclusive artwork, music remixes, and videos (depending on which version, G4 network interview with Kenji Inafune or pilots for the Megaman cartoon/anime)
With this info given, hopefully, you can make the right decision for what MM compilation is the best for your tastes...
Rock/Megaman/DLN-001 may look like a regular 10 year old boy without his armor, but in truth, is actually one of Dr. Light's first "Humanoid" androids, whom are able to feel and grow as a person as they experience life. Raised as Dr. Light's own son alongside his "sister" Roll, Rock rises to the challenge when Dr. Wily attempts to take over the world, volunteering to become the "super-fighting-robot," Megaman! Armed with an unique copy-ability that allows him to take the weapon of any enemy, Megaman endlessly fights for everlasting peace for both man and machine.
Roll/DLN-002 acts as a "sister' model to Rock/Megaman and daughter to Dr. Light. Chirpy and up-beat, Roll usually stays behind to care for and assist her father, yet secretly yearns for the adventurous lifestyle that her sibling has taken on.
Dr. Thomas Light is the father of modern-day robotics and the world's number one authority on the matter. A literal parent to Rock and Roll, Dr. Light supplies numerous amounts of aid and support in the battle against evil in hopes that his ultimate dream of humanity and robots living in harmony could become reality.
Dr, Albert W. Wily was once Dr. Light's colleague and partner until his better jealously turned him mad, his ambitions turning to world domination. At first, he hijacks Light's Robot Masters to do his bidding, but after being thwarted by Megaman, Wily designs his own line of war machines to destroy the Blue Bomber once and for all.
Blues/Protoman/DLN-000 was the first "humanoid" robot designed by Drs. Light and Wily. Meant to be an android with a "soul," Blues became too independent and fled from Light Labs, only to be found by Dr. Wily years later and turned into a fighting robot in an attempt to counter Megaman. His mindset restored, Protoman waits in the shadows, ready to aid Megaman; the simple whistle he gives off the only clue that he is nearby...
Rush is a robotic dog given to Megaman as a companion on his narrowing and dangerous adventures. Using the adapters found in several Robot Masters, Rush can change his shape, from a spring coil to give Megaman an extra bounce in his jump, to a jet pack to easily fly over obstacles.
Eddie (or Flip-Top) is a walking robotic container that appears in different stages to offer Megaman an item to even the odds. His contents are given at random, varying from a weapon capsule to as much as a 1-up!
Beat is an electronic bird designed by Dr. Cossack as a gift for Megaman. Depending on the game, Beat can launch a homing attack against enemies, or be used to pull Megaman out of the many pitfalls placed in certain stages.
Dr. Mikhail Sergeyevich Cossack is an old colleague of Dr. Light, who proceeds to declare war on Megaman with his own set of Robot Masters after Dr. Wily's disappearance . However, the reasoning behind his attack remains unclear...
Kalinka Cossack is the only daughter of the Russian robotic expert. Her whereabouts during her father's world domination attempt are unknown...
Mr. X is a mysterious billionaire who sponsors both the World Robot Alliance and the First Annual Robot Tournament. After the opening ceremonies, he takes control of the eight strongest robots, and announces his intentions to take control of the world, daring Megaman to stop him in the process.
Megaman 1 Manual said:
The Order -
Bombman/Gutsman/Cutman/Elecman/Iceman/Fireman
Megaman 2 Opening said:
The Order -
Bubbleman/Flashman/Quickman/Metalman/Woodman/Airman/Crashman/Heatman
Megaman 3 Manual said:
The Order -
Magnetman/Hardman/Topman/Shadowman/Sparkman/Snakeman/Geminiman/Needleman
Megaman 4 Manual said:
The Order -
Toadman/Brightman/Pharaohman/Ringman/Dustman/Skullman/Diveman/Drillman
Megaman 5 Manual said:
The Order -
Waveman/Starman/Gravityman/Gyroman/Crystalman/Napalmman/Stoneman/Chargeman
Megaman 6 Manual said:
The Order -
Flameman/Blizzardman/Plantman/Tomahawkman/Yamatoman/Knightman/Centaurman/Windman
PS4 Trophies:
Xbox One/Steam Achievements:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVfeUq5TmQs
(Announce Trailer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKx0NdM_-xU
(1 hour of gameplay @ E3 2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBW0ZlgiThw
(Gamespot "Now Playing" Interview/Gameplay demo)
TBA
Inafking
Protodude's Rockman Corner
Megaman Network
Capcom Unity
Frank Cifaldi and the team at Digital Eclipse
and every single person who bitched and moaned until another Megaman game was made!!!
