Go back to Mega Man's beginning with these special game compliations. Save the planet from 15 years worth of evil villains! Mega fun awaits with 10 action-packed games.
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Collects 10 Mega Man games -- Mega Man 1 through 8, plus two more that were never released in the U.S.
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NnyCW for Capcom CityJun 09, 2005
By Karen W. Mega Man Anniversary Collection takes the original 8 Mega Man games, throws in two arcade Mega Man games (one unrealesed in the USA until now) and combine them all to form one hell of a great Mega Man package. Then Capeven added Navi mode to all eight games (something that was added later in the series, and can be turned off if you want to play them as they originally were) added re-mixed music, and added in a save feature to replace the pass codes from the old games. The XBOX version included the extras from both the PS2 and the GCN version (PS2 version included a full episode of the Mega Man cartoon and the GCN version icluded an interview with the creator of Mega Man) Because of the fact that the XBOX version includes the extras from both the others, makes this the best one to get.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Megaman ClassicsNov 09, 2006
By J. Cohen This is a great revival of all the first megaman games. I thought I had lost all the old NES ones forever, but this collection brings them back and does a great job with it. Definitely worth buying if you're a diehard Megaman fan.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A fantastic collection for a gaming iconMar 09, 2012
By Relytia For those who grew up in the late eighties and early nineties, the Mega Man series on the NES was synonymous with the very concept of video gaming. Mega Man is an icon from the early years of the modern age of gaming, and is as famous and beloved as even the most revered video game idol of that era. Of course, the Mega Man name has continued to this day in various equally awesome forms (heck, in recent years, we've even gotten the incredible retro 8-bit sequels to the original series in the forms of 9 and 10!). However, it all started here.
This collection contains Mega Man 1-8. One through six were on the Nintendo Entertainment System, 7 was a Super Nintendo title, and 8 was on the playstation. All of them are virtual platforming run-and-gun perfection. The classic, non-linear formula of choosing between eight robot masters, traversing their uniquely designed levels full of enemies and death traps, and then engaging in epic duels with said masters really has not aged a bit since its introduction nearly 25 years ago. The whole dynamic of getting a special attack for Mega Man's repitoire stolen from vanquished bosses and then using them against other bosses who are weak against specific weapons is so addicting and dynamic. It's amazing how well it has held up. These games are timeless. It's also interesting to see the progression of refinement of the series over its history. It is worth noting that this series earns its reputation for being hard as nails. It doesn't get a whole lot more hardcore than Mega Man, and the satisfaction you'll get from finally completing a task that took you multiple tries and lots of times practicing and memorizing patterns is truly exhilarating. In addition to the perfect gameplay, you also get the charming story behind Mega Man to entertain you, some genuinely classic art design that hearkens back to a classical era of anime entertainment, and the absolutely incredible soundtracks that turned the term "chiptunes" into an art form. Yes, this is an incredible package.
Also included are many bonuses such as concept art, interviews with the creators of Mega Man, and various other little additions. The Xbox version has the bonus content of both the Gamecube and PS2 version of the collection, making it the definitive one to get, if you don't mind the controller. It works pretty well, from my experience. You also get a turbo fire button, which is certainly helpful in certain situations in gameplay, if you don't mind breaking the "true classic" experience. Also included are two arcade fighting titles that have never really seen the light of day here. They're quite fun, recreating classic Mega Man boss battles with much higher graphical prowess than the NES could afford.
Some of my earliest gaming memories are of beating down the minions of the nefariousness Dr. Wily. This collection was a nostalgic dream-come-true for me, but in all honesty, these games have truly retained their freshness despite the obviously aged systems they were designed for. Personally, I find the 8-and-16-bit systems to be incredible charming today, so the sounds and visuals don't bother me a bit. What is amazing is that the gameplay is just as amazing as it was when Mega Man 2 came out and changed the gaming world forever, or when 3-6 refined and expanded that gameplay further, or when 7 made it a 16-bit series, or when 8 was able to utilize the power of optical media on the PSX in 1996. Mega Man is just a wonderful franchise in gaming. It encompasses the very spirit upon which gaming itself was founded, making it not only one of the greatest series in the golden age of video gaming, but of all-time. Buy this collection, transport yourself to the time of 20XX, and fight the epic battle of a young robot boy hero named Rock against the sinister evil of Dr. Wily.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
I'm Hooked!Apr 12, 2005
By P. Punwani
"Pete"
I loved these games on NES, it's so much fun to play them again. If you want a slight upgrade, the Navi mode allows for a remix of the music and helps you on the way. For the most part these games remain untouched. While we had to wait 9 months longer for the release on X-Box, it was worth the wait. These games are great! Worth the $20!
Mega Man rocksMay 02, 2012
By Jeffers Mega Man is so awesome. jump shoot and run right. maga man 8 has a couple sprite problems on the 360, but besddies that it's awesome.
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