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The official Mega Man 10 thread At least it's not Mega Man Universe.
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The Dutch Slayer
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Yeah? any official word that it is coming to the EU this Friday?Peff said:Curse you, NoE, for choosing FridaysAt least it looks like it's delivering, can't wait
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Milabrega said:
He's tough as HELL at first.
But once you figure his pattern out, you'll feel like a champ.
AgentOtaku
Member
hit up a few levels then went to bed ...yeah, pretty punishing
My heart belongs to you Mega Man!
My heart belongs to you Mega Man!
_Alkaline_
Member
Man God said:
Easy? Yes.
Boring and samey? Nah.
Though the mechanics were largely the same, the level design in 5 stands on its own in the classic series. Mega Man always had its level gimmicks but they were always just bits and pieces. For most levels in MM5, these gimmicks WERE the level, and it worked really well. Star Man, Gravity Man, Wave Man, etc took a new step for the franchise with creative level design, and though the difficulty is underwhelming, it's still excellent stuff.
The only one of the first 6 that could be considered boring and samey is MM4, which featured pretty standard level design (save for a few exceptions) and the only significant change from 3 was the buster, and that turned out to be a poor decision anyway.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Man God said:
The worst part about Blade Man is that even WITH the weapon, he's a pest.
You have to figure out the pattern in order to beat him.
Solar man was bad ass as well. But yeah, figuring out what weapon works on him was a cinch, and he goes down fast with it.
Scythesurge
Member
Yes agreed with you, one of the things about 4 is that the boss fights became boring and repetitive, like most did only one thing. The music and boss designs were awesome though._Alkaline_ said:
brandonh83
Banned
For some reason Blade Man's staged felt the most nostalgic to me, I thought of Ducktales for whatever reason.
AgentOtaku
Member
Just read Parish's review and yeah, I understand where he's coming from...
Music wise, MM2-3 are untouched, but everything else goes to MM9 IMHO
Music wise, MM2-3 are untouched, but everything else goes to MM9 IMHO
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Milabrega said:
Once you figure him out, he'll be the easiest boss for you...well, besides Sheep Man, who is a fucking puss.
Hint: Always keep aware of what direction he's facing when he's hanging from the ceiling.
KittenMaster
Member
Blade Man is a great stage to start with because he has the easiest stage, and his pattern is simple.
And you earn a great weapon.
And you earn a great weapon.
I'm 3 robot masters down already.
I hated
So far it's good, but it's not as fun as 9 to me. I want to say it's because there's less nostalgia talking, but I'm actually positive it's because it's not designed quite as well. Still fun, but not as good as 9 at this point.
And out of the original NES games, I felt 6 was the worst. I didn't play much of 7 or 8 so I won't judge them, though I someday will.
I hated
Commando Man's stage, though he was really easy
So far it's good, but it's not as fun as 9 to me. I want to say it's because there's less nostalgia talking, but I'm actually positive it's because it's not designed quite as well. Still fun, but not as good as 9 at this point.
And out of the original NES games, I felt 6 was the worst. I didn't play much of 7 or 8 so I won't judge them, though I someday will.
KittenMaster
Member
You just have to know how where to walk when it comes to the geometry of his throwing angles, as well as knowing what to do when he pauses for a bit longer.
ToastyFrog
Inexplicable Treasure Hate
Honestly, I worried about coming off too harsh, but I also didn't want to bore the world with another 3,000-word essay on the minutiae of an 8-bit style game. The differences that set MM9 and MM10 apart are fairly subtle, which makes them tough to delineate without getting too particular.brandonh83 said:
Also, you Mega Man 5 fanboys have gotta stop spreading these untruths about my opinions just because you're deeply and personally aggrieved that I find it a relatively missable entry. MM5, the worst Mega Man game? Not even close, dudes.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
Took down Sheep man and Pump man pretty easily. Gonna work on Solar man next.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
Man God said:
I actually figured it out by logic my first time through, except for the last 2 guys.
MattyGrovesOrMe
Member
Goddamn you Solar man!
*Closes eyes. Deep breathes. Recites zen mantras*
You will be mine.
Edit: Solar Man's music is the best in the game
*Closes eyes. Deep breathes. Recites zen mantras*
You will be mine.
Edit: Solar Man's music is the best in the game
Damn this game is tough. I've found Strike Man to be the easiest (and by easiest I mean I died twice too him for bringing him down) of the ones I've fought (Chill, Blade, Strike). Doing a Buster only run to start off, I'll worry about weaknesses and stuff later.
Things I've really enjoyed so far:
Sheep Man's stage design was really great too, I must have killed like twelve Squids before figuring out what to do on the mini-boss. Had to leave before I got to the boss fight itself though.
Things I've really enjoyed so far:
-The soccer ball platforming on Strike Man's stage
-The white flag waving after beating the Blade Man Mini Boss
-The white flag waving after beating the Blade Man Mini Boss
Sheep Man's stage design was really great too, I must have killed like twelve Squids before figuring out what to do on the mini-boss. Had to leave before I got to the boss fight itself though.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
TheExodu5 said:
MM9 certainly has the best level design. It also makes the best usage of the Robot Master weapons.
Is the music better than MM2 and 3? Maybe not. But it's waaaaay up there. I routinely listen to and enjoy MM9's soundtrack.
TheCardPlayer
Likes to have "friends" around to "play cards" with
SonicMegaDrive said:
MM9 had the most consistent soundtrack in the classic series. It had one poor song I thought ( Jewel Man). Everything else was top class.
MM10 has higher highs (Solar Man, Nitro Man, Wily Stages) but there are more lows.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
TheCardPlayer said:
It's tough for me, because I enjoy every single track from Mega Man 2, 3, and 9(well...I was never really that fond of Wily Stage 3 from MM2).
I admit 10 had some rather bland-ish tracks, but the ones you mentioned were really awesome. I also really like Strike Man and Pump Man's themes quite a bit.
Davey Cakes
Member
I haven't played every level yet, but I'd say Sheep Man is the easiest so far. I usually can't beat bosses on the first go through a level, but with Sheep Man I was able to.
Got pretty close with pump man as well.
Got pretty close with pump man as well.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
The last stage in MM10 is a teensy bit of a letdown, though.
Wily Stage 1 makes up for it, though -
Still, game kicks ass. I'd put it a notch below MM9. And that's saying a lot.
They build up all that tension with the music and the upside-down level design and the map makes you think that it's going to be this huge last stage complete with insanely difficult final boss...but I didn't even die once. Oh well.
Wily Stage 1 makes up for it, though -
The return of 9 boss masters from older games....well sorta.
Still, game kicks ass. I'd put it a notch below MM9. And that's saying a lot.
TheCardPlayer
Likes to have "friends" around to "play cards" with
Tain said:
Bosses get new attacks too.
And Solar Man's bitching theme for those without Wiis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhOJ3WDS-To
PetriP-TNT
Member
Gonna buy the PSN version as soon as it hits the store.
SonicMegaDrive
Member
I just can't get over how awesome Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10 are.
So many sequels are just craptacular efforts that just try to upgrade the sound 'quality' and the graphics and throw in more story, voices and other crap.
MM9 and 10 do it right. They actually take what was GOOD about the original games(the upbeat music, the quick, twitch-based gameplay, and the interesting robot masters) and they improve the formula with tighter, more-focused level design and superior challenge and replay value. At first glance, it looks like a quick rehash of Mega man 2 because of the fact that you've been stripped of your later abilities(which were just complicating the game and taking the focus away from the need for good reflexes and precision anyway). But it isn't. It's actually better. It really is.
If only every 'update' to a classic series would do it this way. It's perfect.
So many sequels are just craptacular efforts that just try to upgrade the sound 'quality' and the graphics and throw in more story, voices and other crap.
MM9 and 10 do it right. They actually take what was GOOD about the original games(the upbeat music, the quick, twitch-based gameplay, and the interesting robot masters) and they improve the formula with tighter, more-focused level design and superior challenge and replay value. At first glance, it looks like a quick rehash of Mega man 2 because of the fact that you've been stripped of your later abilities(which were just complicating the game and taking the focus away from the need for good reflexes and precision anyway). But it isn't. It's actually better. It really is.
If only every 'update' to a classic series would do it this way. It's perfect.