Its such an amazing game with less unfair deaths and better enemy placement!
One complaint though, that is bubble man's stage... oh dear lord my eyes still twitch from that stage background. Yet the best way to play this game is on the wiley wars collection for genesis, it's much more appealing for the eyes and ears in my opinion.
13 Reviews
Stone classic platformer
Mr-Fusion28 December 2022
This is a series that I never stuck with through its myriad sequels . . .
But there was always "Mega Man 2".
It was the title that everyone around you had in their collection, and if you owned (hell, or were even interested in) an NES, this was on your to-do list. Beautiful aesthetic, great soundtrack, hard as hell.
And I remember it being a *little* bit easier because now I suck at it. I can't pretend to be skilled but the dying part sure comes easy.
Still, the blue bomber is an icon, and I think it's due to this game right here. Once you hear that epic fight music at the title screen, you are ready to go.
But there was always "Mega Man 2".
It was the title that everyone around you had in their collection, and if you owned (hell, or were even interested in) an NES, this was on your to-do list. Beautiful aesthetic, great soundtrack, hard as hell.
And I remember it being a *little* bit easier because now I suck at it. I can't pretend to be skilled but the dying part sure comes easy.
Still, the blue bomber is an icon, and I think it's due to this game right here. Once you hear that epic fight music at the title screen, you are ready to go.
Mega Man 2 is the best 8-bit game ever.
p80020729 December 2001
Mega Man 2 for the NES is one of the best 8-bit games ever released! When I was ten (1990) I bought the first Mega Man game there ever was. This game was very addictive and made me an instant Mega Man fan. Before 1990 had ended I read a preview of MM2. I couldn't believe my eyes! A sequel was being made of my favorite game! As soon as it was released (early 1991) I bought a copy of it, and played it. I never stopped playing it. MM2 boasts some brilliant music! Most tunes are world famous now, and every Mega Man fan can hum these tunes. Especially Dr. Wily's Castle tune, which seems to be the best Mega Man tune ever! The graphics MM2 shows are of extreme high quality. It puts a lot of 16-bit games and even some 32-bit and 64-bit games to shame! The graphics are very clear and the use of colours in the background is very detailed and a pleasure to look at.
In total there are eight levels to conquer before you can fight the master mind Dr. Wily. In the first Mega Man game Dr. Wily reprogrammed six of his peaceful robots to conquer the world. In total seven were made, but the protagonist of both games, Mega Man managed to escape the clutches of the evil Wily. It is now Mega Man's duty to defeat Wily for a second time and destroy his new eight robotic minions. Each robot has its own stage and Mega Man has to beat go through the entire stage to battle a robot master. Once a robot master is defeated Mega Man can use the power of its defeated opponent to battle other robots.
Although it sounds all rather easy, it's not. Try to pass Heatman's schasm of fire or pass Quickman's deadly laser beams! This game will get you hooked instantly. Not only by its outstanding graphical and musical quality, but by its playability as well! Controlling Mega Man is a piece of cake, within no time you can make him run, jump and shoot! All in all a must have for every NES owner, but I guess every NES owner already has this game in his collection!
In total there are eight levels to conquer before you can fight the master mind Dr. Wily. In the first Mega Man game Dr. Wily reprogrammed six of his peaceful robots to conquer the world. In total seven were made, but the protagonist of both games, Mega Man managed to escape the clutches of the evil Wily. It is now Mega Man's duty to defeat Wily for a second time and destroy his new eight robotic minions. Each robot has its own stage and Mega Man has to beat go through the entire stage to battle a robot master. Once a robot master is defeated Mega Man can use the power of its defeated opponent to battle other robots.
Although it sounds all rather easy, it's not. Try to pass Heatman's schasm of fire or pass Quickman's deadly laser beams! This game will get you hooked instantly. Not only by its outstanding graphical and musical quality, but by its playability as well! Controlling Mega Man is a piece of cake, within no time you can make him run, jump and shoot! All in all a must have for every NES owner, but I guess every NES owner already has this game in his collection!
A Sequel That Improves Upon The First
jeremycrimsonfox1 May 2020
Mega Man 2 is the game that would make Mega Man popular, and it shows. Set a year after the first, Dr. Wily returns, and has made eight robot masters of his own, each designed to combat Mega Man. This game retains the first game's difficulty (especially when it come to Quick Man's stage, which is filled with lasers that can cause instant death), so for the American release, Capcom added an easier difficulty that makes things easier. Also, the game is the first to feature a passwords system that would be used for titles up to Mega Man 7, and the game introduces three Items, transports that would serve as the prototype to Rush, received by beating a certain boss, as well as E Tanks, which automatically refill Mega Man's health to 100% when used. This is a great example of how a sequel should improve over the original, and must be played.
Mega Sequel
hellraiser74 February 2018
Mega Man 2 is one of my favorate video games of all time, it was also believe it or not the very first game I've played in the franchise; this game is also my second favorate in the series (yeah I know ironic). I'm one of the kids from the 80s that grew up with an NES my very first video game console and when I got and played this game for the very first time it really blew my mind; even playing this game as an adult I still have a blast. It's not hard to see why this game just like any good sequel has lots going for it to make it steps up from it's predecessor.
This game indeed was unlike the common linear format we were all use to at the time. It gave us the option to chose which enemy and stage to get through, however like in all of the mega man games the catch is that it has to be in the right order as each Robot Master is vunerable to a particular weapon; this makes the game a puzzle but the kind where you have to think on your feet.
The stages are all unique each of them pertain to the Robot Master's design scheme. And each of the Masters are all colorfully designed and unique in their abilities, much like some of the villains in the James Bond films. Even their stages just like the enemy bases in the Bond films are practically deathtraps as they are just filled with obsticles and oppostion all trying to kill you, from giant flame throwing mechanized dogs, giant sized robot fish that spit out robotic shrimp, bubble bats, the usual cute hard hats, it's just crazy.
The game's gameplay is the same which I'm fine with that as an old saying goes "if it's not broke don't fix it." It's hard as usual, however it's manageable and rewarding. Each of the stages you'll most likely not get though on the first run, but once you play though a few more times you discover their actually really not all that hard they just seem that way at first, If you memorize all the places to go and hit as well as the right times to hit then you can easily breeze though the stage; I can actually get though the stages even this whole game without dying (at least not as much as before).
There are some additions like certain extra gadgets you aquire when you beat one of the masters. Like a flying rocket board as well as hover platforms, though like with the weapons you have to make sure the power gauge is full in order to keep using them.
However to me the real highlight of the game is the music which is one of my favorate video game soundtracks ever. Each of the songs are just memorable, their the kinds I could easily play on my Ipod, do remixes, even play at parties as some of the songs are danceable. Three of my favorate songs are the Bubble Man stage which is sort of calming but cool at the same time, Heat Man as that song has such intensity, but my favorate one of all no doubt is the Dr. Willy castle stage it is just a rockin action tune that practically screams charge.
Overall if your a rookie to the series this place is a good place to start. But for Mega fans, veteran games, as well as retro enthusists, this game is a mega treasure.
Rating: 4 stars
This game indeed was unlike the common linear format we were all use to at the time. It gave us the option to chose which enemy and stage to get through, however like in all of the mega man games the catch is that it has to be in the right order as each Robot Master is vunerable to a particular weapon; this makes the game a puzzle but the kind where you have to think on your feet.
The stages are all unique each of them pertain to the Robot Master's design scheme. And each of the Masters are all colorfully designed and unique in their abilities, much like some of the villains in the James Bond films. Even their stages just like the enemy bases in the Bond films are practically deathtraps as they are just filled with obsticles and oppostion all trying to kill you, from giant flame throwing mechanized dogs, giant sized robot fish that spit out robotic shrimp, bubble bats, the usual cute hard hats, it's just crazy.
The game's gameplay is the same which I'm fine with that as an old saying goes "if it's not broke don't fix it." It's hard as usual, however it's manageable and rewarding. Each of the stages you'll most likely not get though on the first run, but once you play though a few more times you discover their actually really not all that hard they just seem that way at first, If you memorize all the places to go and hit as well as the right times to hit then you can easily breeze though the stage; I can actually get though the stages even this whole game without dying (at least not as much as before).
There are some additions like certain extra gadgets you aquire when you beat one of the masters. Like a flying rocket board as well as hover platforms, though like with the weapons you have to make sure the power gauge is full in order to keep using them.
However to me the real highlight of the game is the music which is one of my favorate video game soundtracks ever. Each of the songs are just memorable, their the kinds I could easily play on my Ipod, do remixes, even play at parties as some of the songs are danceable. Three of my favorate songs are the Bubble Man stage which is sort of calming but cool at the same time, Heat Man as that song has such intensity, but my favorate one of all no doubt is the Dr. Willy castle stage it is just a rockin action tune that practically screams charge.
Overall if your a rookie to the series this place is a good place to start. But for Mega fans, veteran games, as well as retro enthusists, this game is a mega treasure.
Rating: 4 stars
Mega Man 2 - Triumph of Capcom
mrphantasm15 September 2007
I commenting Mega Man 2 after beating it a lot of years since I beat it the first time. Thanks to Console Emulation I am living again the experience of playing gems like this baby. I am surprised to see how amazingly addictive this games are still to this day.
Mega Man 2 is not only a sequel made to cash-out the success of the first Mega Man is a step forward in many aspects. More user friendly than Mega 1, this game has a system of password-saving that lets the gamer save his progress without having to play the game in its entirety every time. Also Mega Man 2 is not as difficult as the first one because the worlds of Dr. Willy's creations are easy to learn and memorize. In all I believe some people may be frustrated because there are many things and processes to memorize (jump that, don't jump that; use that weapon with that enemy, learn the AI patron of that other one)and also some good reflexes are needed of course. But that's the entertaining side of this thing after all.
Almost twenty years later Mega Man 2 with simple sprite-animation can give me more hours of enjoyment than many modern hits with incredibly astounding 3D Animation. But not always the better-looking game is the best game. I can't rate it with any other number than ten. Capcom scores another victory with this one (I lose the count of how many great games they have released throughout the years). Without a doubt my favorite from the Mega Man series for the NES system.
Mega Man 2 is not only a sequel made to cash-out the success of the first Mega Man is a step forward in many aspects. More user friendly than Mega 1, this game has a system of password-saving that lets the gamer save his progress without having to play the game in its entirety every time. Also Mega Man 2 is not as difficult as the first one because the worlds of Dr. Willy's creations are easy to learn and memorize. In all I believe some people may be frustrated because there are many things and processes to memorize (jump that, don't jump that; use that weapon with that enemy, learn the AI patron of that other one)and also some good reflexes are needed of course. But that's the entertaining side of this thing after all.
Almost twenty years later Mega Man 2 with simple sprite-animation can give me more hours of enjoyment than many modern hits with incredibly astounding 3D Animation. But not always the better-looking game is the best game. I can't rate it with any other number than ten. Capcom scores another victory with this one (I lose the count of how many great games they have released throughout the years). Without a doubt my favorite from the Mega Man series for the NES system.
A sequel done right
plok25330 June 2000
After being defeated by Mega Man and thrown into prison, Dr. Wily seeks revenge. He busts out of jail, and creates 8 robots of his own. Bubbleman, an aquatic robot; Airman, master of wind; Quickman, robot who can run with great speed and has speedy boomerangs as a weapon; Heat Man, another robot of fire that has the shape of a cigarette lighter; Woodman, who can be shielded by the forces of nature; Metalman, a master of sprockets and machinery; Flashman, a robot who can freeze objects in place and attack; and Crashman, a robot with drill-shaped missiles. The new features this game provides are:
Password: you are now able to record your progress and don't have to start all over everytime
Energy Tanks: they refill your energy when needed
Item (1,2,3:) inventions by Dr. Light that you are given after beating Heatman, Airman, and Flashman. They allow you to reach new areas, and are necessary at some parts of Dr. Wily's castle
Challenge Level: You can set the challenge as either normal or difficult when you turn on the game
I still prefer the original over this one, but Mega Man 2 is an ultimate classic, and doesn't disappoint in any way. If you are only going to get 3 Mega Man games out of the whole series, get the first 2 as well as Mega Man X for the Super Nintendo.
Password: you are now able to record your progress and don't have to start all over everytime
Energy Tanks: they refill your energy when needed
Item (1,2,3:) inventions by Dr. Light that you are given after beating Heatman, Airman, and Flashman. They allow you to reach new areas, and are necessary at some parts of Dr. Wily's castle
Challenge Level: You can set the challenge as either normal or difficult when you turn on the game
I still prefer the original over this one, but Mega Man 2 is an ultimate classic, and doesn't disappoint in any way. If you are only going to get 3 Mega Man games out of the whole series, get the first 2 as well as Mega Man X for the Super Nintendo.
A candidate for the "perfect video game"
robotbling26 November 2012
(www.plasticpals.com) It's easy to forget that Mega Man was a revolutionary action platformer back when it made its debut in the mid '80s. A robotic hero echoing Astro Boy who defeats rogue robots created by a mad scientist, Mega Man had the unusual ability to assimilate his enemy's weapon. Each robot had a hidden weakness that Mega Man could exploit if he had the right one. Filled with a solid mixture of jumping and shooting challenges, Mega Man appeared like a bolt of lightning out of a clear blue sky.
Despite its genius, Capcom was unimpressed when the game failed to live up to sales expectations, and the team had to beg the executives to let them work on a sequel. Not that the first game was bad – quite the opposite, actually – but it was cursed by one of the worst box arts for any video game on any console in history. Thankfully, they were able to pour their enthusiasm for the project into Mega Man 2, or one of the industry's greatest heroes would never have achieved the legendary status he enjoys today.
Ditching the points system, Mega Man 2 took everything that made the original great and expanded upon it. Eight levels were readily selectable from the start of the game (instead of Mega Man 1's six). Spare energy tanks for replenishing health, as well as items 1 through 3 (an early precursor to Rush, the robot dog) were also added. On top of all this, Mega Man 2 included a handy password system which was sorely missed in the original, and had two difficulty modes which made it much easier to get into for novice players.
By now all gamers should be familiar with the formula, and we have Mega Man 2 to thank for perfecting it. It is one of the few games that I feel is truly a 10/10 – it is perfect, I wouldn't change a thing, and I couldn't ask for more. Despite more than 25 sequels or variations on the theme, and 20 years later, Mega Man 2 is still regarded as the pinnacle of the series in many gamers' eyes. What makes this one so special? Well for one thing, the music. Every level features a classic chiptune set that still sounds fantastic 20 years later. Add to that the impressive artwork, multiple screen-filling bosses (in Dr.Wily's fortress) and inventive enemy and level design, and you have a clear winner. This time the game was a hit, and the rest is history.
Mega Man 2 also features one of the best endings on the NES.
Despite its genius, Capcom was unimpressed when the game failed to live up to sales expectations, and the team had to beg the executives to let them work on a sequel. Not that the first game was bad – quite the opposite, actually – but it was cursed by one of the worst box arts for any video game on any console in history. Thankfully, they were able to pour their enthusiasm for the project into Mega Man 2, or one of the industry's greatest heroes would never have achieved the legendary status he enjoys today.
Ditching the points system, Mega Man 2 took everything that made the original great and expanded upon it. Eight levels were readily selectable from the start of the game (instead of Mega Man 1's six). Spare energy tanks for replenishing health, as well as items 1 through 3 (an early precursor to Rush, the robot dog) were also added. On top of all this, Mega Man 2 included a handy password system which was sorely missed in the original, and had two difficulty modes which made it much easier to get into for novice players.
By now all gamers should be familiar with the formula, and we have Mega Man 2 to thank for perfecting it. It is one of the few games that I feel is truly a 10/10 – it is perfect, I wouldn't change a thing, and I couldn't ask for more. Despite more than 25 sequels or variations on the theme, and 20 years later, Mega Man 2 is still regarded as the pinnacle of the series in many gamers' eyes. What makes this one so special? Well for one thing, the music. Every level features a classic chiptune set that still sounds fantastic 20 years later. Add to that the impressive artwork, multiple screen-filling bosses (in Dr.Wily's fortress) and inventive enemy and level design, and you have a clear winner. This time the game was a hit, and the rest is history.
Mega Man 2 also features one of the best endings on the NES.
This is the one that hooked me
Lunchbox-325 January 2000
I had never heard of the first but when I saw preview images of Mega Man 2 I just had to check it out. If side-scrolling action and cartoony graphics are your bag, you've got to play it. The villains seem appropriately cheesy yet, I never thought of this game as too childish to enjoy. The play control is slightly better than in the original Mega Man and the landscapes more vivid.
The story goes - in the first Mega Man, Dr. Light and Dr. Wily created 7 robots together to serve humanity. Dr. Wily stole 6 and reprogrammed them to help him take over the world, leaving only Dr. Light and Mega Man to save the day. This time out, Dr. Wily has returned with 8 new robots of his own creation and a gigantic fortress that puts the first game to shame.
After the success of Mega Man 2 the franchise took off spawning Mega Man 3-6 on the NES, Mega Man 7 and the spin-off series Mega Man X 1-3 on the Super NES, Mega Man X4 and Mega Man 8 on the Playstation, and even Mega Man 1-5 on the GameBoy. And fun was had by all.
The story goes - in the first Mega Man, Dr. Light and Dr. Wily created 7 robots together to serve humanity. Dr. Wily stole 6 and reprogrammed them to help him take over the world, leaving only Dr. Light and Mega Man to save the day. This time out, Dr. Wily has returned with 8 new robots of his own creation and a gigantic fortress that puts the first game to shame.
After the success of Mega Man 2 the franchise took off spawning Mega Man 3-6 on the NES, Mega Man 7 and the spin-off series Mega Man X 1-3 on the Super NES, Mega Man X4 and Mega Man 8 on the Playstation, and even Mega Man 1-5 on the GameBoy. And fun was had by all.
Mega man 2 out of 10
agof25 June 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I've played the Mega Man version because there's an amount of text. Such as it is.
Wow, this one is even worse than the first. There's a password system so you can restore your game, and on normal there's much more medkits. But the game is still made entirely out of terrible scam design. Most of anything is 1HKO there's a ton of unavoidable damage, and there are many scammy scam scams.
In a game where you can steal the power of something called "quickman" you would think it is required to be used on the level where you die before you can even start to move. But no, "quickman" is in that level, and his power is just slightly improved boomerangs of cutman. The level is such a scam it has to be tried to be believed. Even with the rewind you have to be precise up to like 10-50 milliseconds, to avoid 1hKO, and you have to not go too fast too, and originally this trash was played on hardware where you had no saves or rewinds. The boss battles are a combination of luck during the fights where you kick each other in the balls until one falls, or not even fights in the battles where there's a hard counter. Which you will have to discover while dying and starting from the beginning. You would think the man with wood will be weak to fire, but fire can't burn leaves and does barely any damage. While air annihilates him. Of course there's a boss rush to recycle old content, but this time with no energy refills, and then you will have to kill the same boss thing from the first game with whatever you have left. The last boss kills you in two hits and can only be damaged at point blank with the weapon that can't hit it. All other weapons only heal it.
It's a game where you constantly has to open the menus and break the pacing because it was made for something with two buttons instead of a keyboard with numeric row. Also the whole game is flickering like an absolute hell. The emulator runs fine, it's the game itself and i even tried to play it on turbo.
Wow, this one is even worse than the first. There's a password system so you can restore your game, and on normal there's much more medkits. But the game is still made entirely out of terrible scam design. Most of anything is 1HKO there's a ton of unavoidable damage, and there are many scammy scam scams.
In a game where you can steal the power of something called "quickman" you would think it is required to be used on the level where you die before you can even start to move. But no, "quickman" is in that level, and his power is just slightly improved boomerangs of cutman. The level is such a scam it has to be tried to be believed. Even with the rewind you have to be precise up to like 10-50 milliseconds, to avoid 1hKO, and you have to not go too fast too, and originally this trash was played on hardware where you had no saves or rewinds. The boss battles are a combination of luck during the fights where you kick each other in the balls until one falls, or not even fights in the battles where there's a hard counter. Which you will have to discover while dying and starting from the beginning. You would think the man with wood will be weak to fire, but fire can't burn leaves and does barely any damage. While air annihilates him. Of course there's a boss rush to recycle old content, but this time with no energy refills, and then you will have to kill the same boss thing from the first game with whatever you have left. The last boss kills you in two hits and can only be damaged at point blank with the weapon that can't hit it. All other weapons only heal it.
It's a game where you constantly has to open the menus and break the pacing because it was made for something with two buttons instead of a keyboard with numeric row. Also the whole game is flickering like an absolute hell. The emulator runs fine, it's the game itself and i even tried to play it on turbo.
Mega Man 2!
Movie Nuttball27 January 2005
The Mega Man series is one of the most exciting action video games! The characters, the action, and the sure thrill of excitement makes this game a fun non-stop playing time! Below is a brief look how I think the game is!
Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!
Graphics: The graphics are wonderful especially for the Nintendo System! The backgrounds are really beautiful!
Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you find out that it will become more difficult!
Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!
Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!
Overall: I have always loved Mega Man 2! If you like shooting and fighting action adventure games then I strongly recommend you play this game!
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Game Play: The game play is very good. There is really basic controls here and is easy to perform. Novice gamers should have a good time here!
Graphics: The graphics are wonderful especially for the Nintendo System! The backgrounds are really beautiful!
Difficulty: The game is easy but as it goes on you find out that it will become more difficult!
Music: The music is great! Just fantastic catchy tunes through out the game! In My opinion its some of the best music ever in a video game!
Sound: The sound is great. Nuff said!
Overall: I have always loved Mega Man 2! If you like shooting and fighting action adventure games then I strongly recommend you play this game!
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Even better than the original.
dootuss8 January 2002
With the sucess of the first Mega Man game, Capcom decided to make a sequel to the original game which was truly excellant. Unlike the first Mega Man game this time around Dr.Wily makes his own evil robots, and has his Skull castle hideout. But unlike the original in which you had to defeat 6 robots, you must defeat 8 robots which like the others of the pervious game have a name and use a specific weapon related to their name. When you defeat them, you get their weapon. Each robot leader is vulnerable to one of the robot leader's weapons (for instance, Air man is vulnerable to Wood Man's leaf shield). Then you must defeat Dr.Wily, but like the original, you must defeat his crazy mechanisms which are also vulerable to a certain weapon of one of the robot leaders, defeat the robot leaders again (just like in Mega Man), and defeat Dr. Wily himself again. Basically it's the same game concept with some added features. But it's still a great game to play. You can never get enough of the blue bomber.
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