Every classic Mega Manhas played the same since 1987 - beat the bosses, steal their powers and use them on the other bosses. This formula went unchanged for years, oddly shaken up by the Game Boy port of Mega Man IV, the first game to introduce buyable items. It was integrated into Mega Man 7 and 8, and it's also part of Mega Man 9, making it the first NES-style game to contain Dr. Light's shop. Items include an energy balancer (distributes energy to weapons that need it most), spike shoes (protect against one-hit kills) and new armor that reduces damage by half. You're also able to remove his helmet and play the game with Mega's black hair flowing free. Doesn't sound like much, but fans (like us) are bouncing off the walls with misty eyed glee.
There's more going on than the regular game, as the menu we mentioned earlier does hold other options. We're currently unable to talk about them, so expect Capcom to reveal a bit more during E3 less than two weeks from now. Let's just say there'll be plenty for hardcore fans to obsess over when it hits WiiWare this fall. Until then, we're celebrating all things Mega Man so pleasetake a look aroundand see what all the fuss is about.
Jul 3, 2008
