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- Azimuth1, on 07/07/2008, -23/+61The only reaason the original games looked like that was because at the time they couldn't do any better. Going back to that style in an age where much better art is possible is laziness passed off as homage. Retro for retro's sake isn't cool.
I love Zelda, but would I want the next 2D game in the series to look like the first NES game? Hell no. - inactive, on 07/08/2008, -0/+27wtf is she doing out of the kitchen?!
- metalbabble, on 07/08/2008, -2/+27i'm all for the 8-bit retro sound and looks. it's not for everyone, which is why it's wiiware and not a full-hyped game.
but, anyways, there are still crazy people like me who can't get enough of it. - Sethbacca, on 07/08/2008, -5/+20Would be cooler if they'd go New Super Mario DS Style 2D/3D.
- semeticstallion, on 07/08/2008, -3/+18But we're talking about the Mega Man series here, a series that holds a "Guinness World Record" for most number of games in a single series (46). About 40 of those games have been terrible and there hasn't been a good Mega Man game since Mega Man X (even the die-hard fanboys know this).
I think the world can revert to (nay -- deserves to relive the glory days of) a new 8-bit MM game in this case. - xombi242, on 07/08/2008, -1/+13I want a Special Edition "Cartridge" version of this for my NES.
- peestandingup, on 07/08/2008, -1/+13Now, if we could just get Metroid back to side scrolling 2D.
- koenigje, on 07/08/2008, -2/+13It's no Mega Man 2!
- melkore, on 07/07/2008, -5/+16Please make a new Mega Man Legends game next. That series died off way too early.
- AwesomeMonster, on 07/08/2008, -1/+12"there hasn't been a good Mega Man game since Mega Man X (even the die-hard fanboys know this)." Uh... x2 and x3?
- BIGHED, on 07/08/2008, -0/+9I wish I could find the guy who made Quick Man's level and kick him in the yam-sack.
- Elranzer, on 07/08/2008, -2/+11Now if only Sega would make Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (16-bit Genesis style).
Sega: It's not too late... we'll forgive you for the 3D Sonic games if you do this. - daridave, on 07/08/2008, -6/+15NO! I disagree. This is classic material and I absolutely love it. Megaman doesn't need graphics to be good -- color palette swapping FTW !!! :P
Can't wait for this one! Wow, more excited about this than actual new "graphically intensive" games! - doshindude, on 07/08/2008, -2/+10I absolutely love the fact that they are going back to when the series was at its peak on the NES.
- LucerinRed, on 07/08/2008, -0/+8No, God's name is Howard.
Our father which art in heaven, Howard be thy name - childoftheatom, on 07/08/2008, -0/+7The classic Mega Man series was a lot of fun, but after playing the X series it's so hard to go back. The dash and wall cling were two gameplay elements that added a lot to Mega Man, and every time I play a game from the classic series I keep wishing to be able to do them
- Slayerdude51982, on 07/08/2008, -0/+6I don't care what anyone else says, I love the idea that they are going back to the 8-bit days of Mega Man. Say as you will that it's not the graphics of 7 or 8 but, seriously 2-4 is where the series peaked and I'm just talking Mega Man and not the X series, as much as the X series was good for a while, I'm glad they are doing this, and maybe just maybe they'll do one that bridges between the Mega Man Series and the X Series.
- YancyFryJr, on 07/13/2008, -1/+7Do want.
- dagamer34, on 07/09/2008, -0/+6How about another 16-bit Zelda? A Link to the Past perfected 2D gameplay like no other game could.
- Elranzer, on 07/08/2008, -2/+8They should have just used the Mega Man 7 graphics, which IMHO were the pinnacle of the series. Mega Man 8 and "MM&Bass" aimed for a less cartoony Mega Man, which in retrospect is counter-productive when cartoony *is* Mega Man's style.
High-res 2D (like Paper Mario or Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition) probably would have been the best route, though. - inactive, on 07/08/2008, -1/+6The graphics whores are disenfranchised I see. This looks like good old classic fun. As long as it plays well.
- bagboyrebel, on 07/09/2008, -0/+4that's what he's called in Japan. It was Rock and his partner Roll. (get it?)
- unitedkronos, on 07/08/2008, -2/+6As a big fan of the Mega Man series myself I am looking forward to this game coming out for WiiWare. Although I personally think the graphics should be more along the lines of Mega Man 7-8, I'm still going to buy it non the less. Here's hoping Capcom will do the right thing and keep the controls as simple as they were on the NES.
- inactive, on 07/09/2008, -0/+4I'm going to have to disagree with you on that metroid prime was a amazing game.
- Xihix, on 07/08/2008, -0/+4Well, there's one thing we know: The music is awesome. I think thats ALWAYS been a high point to every Mega Man game, even if the game itself wasn't good. Good ol' Capcom.
Also, yes, I am demanding Mega Man Legends 3. I can't stand knowing Volnutt is stuck up there ;_; - Elliuotatar, on 07/09/2008, -0/+4Rolls Royce Man?
Fabrege Egg Man?!
HONUS WAGNER CARD MAN??!! - philipz78, on 07/08/2008, -0/+4Um, it's a NEW game
- bagboyrebel, on 07/09/2008, -0/+3I died a few times after going back to the old ones because I kept trying to catch the wall.
- petemorley, on 07/10/2008, -0/+3A lot of people (not just on here) seem to be questioning Capcoms decision to use an 8-bit engine over a 16 or 32. Basically, if you don't 'get it' then it's not for you. Megaman 9 is complete fan service and I'm really looking forward to it.
Now if only SEGA would take a cue from Capcom and make Sonic 4. - Natetendo83, on 07/09/2008, -0/+3I would normally agree, except Mega Man's best days were in the 8/16 bit era. Going back to an old school side-scrolling Mega Man is a dream come true. Some series going back like that doesn't work yes, but Mega Man it certainly does in my book.
- inactive, on 07/08/2008, -4/+7Are you serious? I would kill for another 8-bit Zelda. They just keep getting worse the better they look.
- Namingway, on 07/08/2008, -2/+4that's funny.. ***** the haters...
- thePTS, on 07/08/2008, -5/+7Aww crap, now I have to upgrade my PC again ;(
- jfujita, on 07/10/2008, -0/+2No his name is Keiji Inafune
- dyreschlock, on 07/08/2008, -1/+3Ruin the only Mega Man franchise not run into the ground?
Actually, I think you can find Rockman Dash 3 on cellphones in Japan. - SoopaflySAM, on 07/10/2008, -0/+2Good Capcom. Now make Marvel VS Capcom 3!
- Mpwns, on 07/08/2008, -1/+3because those sprites can only be done in windows 3.1 running on 4 megs of ram.
- Graedius, on 07/09/2008, -0/+2I heartily agree with you, fine sir.
Metroid Prime was a great game and a fine series, but Metroid longs to return from whence it came~ - MikeMayer, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1Actually as I understand it Sonic 3 and Sonic and Knuckles was going to be one contiguous game.
To avoid delays and to release a game sooner they split it apart.
Yes that's the case: "The game is closely tied to its direct sequel Sonic & Knuckles, as the two games were originally one until time constraints and cartridge costs forced the game to be split into two interlocking parts."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_3 - ssgOverlord, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1I think one thing people don't realize is to have the core Mega Man game play from the originals the 8 bit style is almost needed. Because one jumping sprite would look too awkward in 16 bit.
- LordofChaosIori, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1Man Man
- arock99, on 07/08/2008, -0/+1i hope it does well...perhaps this also means other characters would follow suit. perhaps a sequel to super mario bros 3 (an official one...not homebrew)
- Vosona, on 07/09/2008, -1/+2PTS missed the part where this is a WiiWare game.
- petemorley, on 07/10/2008, -0/+1a) Its Capcom.
b) It's a NEW game. - bagboyrebel, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1I liked the Sonic Adventure games, but I agree with your sentiment concerning every other 3d sonic game.
- Elranzer, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1I believe the relationship between Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles is simply that Sonic & Knuckles is an expansion pack for Sonic 3, with the ability to play its levels as a standalone game (as to not decrease sales). Seems like an early (the only?) case of an expansion pack for a cartridge game.
- LordofChaosIori, on 07/09/2008, -0/+1Vosona missed the part where thePTS made a joke.
- leerayIG88, on 07/08/2008, -0/+1just one more chance
- wolferz, on 07/11/2008, -0/+1splash woman....
*looks back at the graphics*
How the *****? - jfujita, on 07/10/2008, -0/+1It's the official video that was released on Nico Nico Douga. In the longer version of the clip Inafune introduces it saying it's a surprise gift for the fans of the series and wishes that the mega man series can go back to its roots and see what made it so successful in the first place.
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