A classic, old-school Mega Man through and through, from the obscenely hard but ultimately rewarding difficulty to the infectious 8-bit tunes. For old-school gamers sick of rechargeable health meters and forgiving checkpoints, this is the kind of game you remember and love. As for the newbies out there, stick through the constant game over screens and you'll find a game that's about rock-solid gameplay more than next-gen technical wizardry.

Available on: Xbox 360
Genre: Action
Release date: Oct 1, 2008
Published by: Capcom
Developed by: Capcom

Franchise: Mega Man
Multiplayer Modes:

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1 player SOLO

9 AWESOME
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