

This time, they really mean “easy”: spike-filled caverns covered with floating platforms, assuring safe passage, and enemies that are easier to take down.Įasy mode won’t be much of a concern for veteran fans, but it is nice to see it included. Don’t mistake this as “normal” mode (ala Mega Man 2 which had “Normal” and “Hard” modes). With this current release, Capcom has introduced an easy mode. But enough about that, this is a review of its eventual sequel, Mega Man 10.

I felt that the press coverage of the game had been made out to be a bit TOO hard, which could have turned some folks off. The game was hard, but to me didn’t fall out of the realm of anything unexpected. I was transported back to my youth, learning each level by trial and error and eventually facing off against Dr. When the game finally came out, it was exactly as advertised. I watched the trailers for it online over and over. When Capcom first announced that the next proper Mega Man game, Mega Man 9, would be done in the classic 8 bit style, I was both shocked they had the guts to try this and completely ecstatic in anticipation. Has the gimmick worn off? Is 8-bit Mega Man a one trick pony or is the 10th installment in the series worth your cold hard cash? Another 8-bit retro Mega Man game hits all 3 consoles just a little over a year after the bold decision to take Mega Man 9 back to its 8-bit roots.
