Megaman 9

BreakABone · 07-04-2008, 10:45 AM

Sometimes, the best way to move forward is to move back? I don't know. I can't come up with expression.

http://www.gamesradar.com/wii/mega-m...26165055938021
Hands on

DarkMaster · 07-04-2008, 11:42 AM

So I guess these old games are suddenly popular again now that we have to pay for them? Or did I miss an article that said this was going to be free, cause that would be swell.

BreakABone · 07-04-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkMaster

So I guess these old games are suddenly popular again now that we have to pay for them? Or did I miss an article that said this was going to be free, cause that would be swell.

When haven't you needed to pay for old games?

This is a WiiWare title so I am hoping no more than 10 bucks. It should be 5 like all the other NES games.

Speaking of Virtual Console, Nintendo needs to start offering discounts. I mean some of those games have been on for over 18 months already. A VC PC line.

Dyne · 07-04-2008, 11:56 AM

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free

Hahahahahaha. Hahahaha!

Capcom likes money too much.

BlueFire · 07-04-2008, 01:07 PM

As I've said before, they could have kept this 2D but they didn't have to give it NES graphics... what audience are they trying to appeal to anyways?

Vampyr · 07-04-2008, 01:24 PM

So, is this a new game designed using NES graphics? That's interesting, to say the least. I guess it will appeal to older gamers who want the nostalgia.

$10 isn't bad though, especially for something that's new, and not a remake. You can't just give out new games for free, businesses have to respect their investors.

DarkMaster · 07-04-2008, 01:35 PM

I think you guys missed the sarcasm in my response. The underlying context goes something along the lines of: why would I pay for something that is immediately and easily available entirely for free? Aside from the N64 portion, the virtual console is seeming more and more irrelevant to me.

Dyne · 07-04-2008, 01:39 PM

Sorry, the thought of the words "free" and "capcom" together make me laugh uncontrollably no matter what the situation.

As for the virtual console, it's true. But I do love the convenience and the comfort of the controller and my couch.

DeathsHand · 07-04-2008, 05:09 PM

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As I've said before, they could have kept this 2D but they didn't have to give it NES graphics... what audience are they trying to appeal to anyways?

*raises hand*

I dunno, I think it's an interesting idea...
Instead of making an old game with newer graphics, they make a new game with older graphics!
Video game nostalgia has been "in" for the past few years...

Mega Man has hardly benefited from new graphics anyways, the series has been on a steady decline since MM3 (and 2 is still by far the best)... What have they got to lose at this point?
If they can make and sell it for cheap, it might just catch enough people's attention to work...

And they might even make a really fun game... Mega Man 2 became one of my favorite NES games ever, and I never really played it until a few years ago...

My only question is... If they can fully re-make Bionic Commando with HD 2.5D graphics, new gameplay elements, new boss fights, etc etc... And sell it for $10-$15... What could they possibly ask for MM9 NES redux?

Typhoid · 07-04-2008, 08:19 PM

I just love the

expression on his face as he jumps.

And I agree, Megaman was really awesome on the NES, and for the first 2 games on SNES, until they introduced all the new characters, and took away from the whole "Megaman" aspect of the game, and it just sort of became another Sonic.

BreakABone · 07-04-2008, 08:42 PM

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And I agree, Megaman was really awesome on the NES, and for the first 2 games on SNES, until they introduced all the new characters, and took away from the whole "Megaman" aspect of the game, and it just sort of became another Sonic.

I don't quite follow.
In which ways does it become another Sonic?

Focus on other characters?

Typhoid · 07-04-2008, 08:46 PM

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I don't quite follow.
In which ways does it become another Sonic?

Focus on other characters?

Pretty much.
I just dislike when games like that, (Really - only Megaman and Sonic) try to appeal to new markets (usually a younger target that didn't grow up with the title) by putting in new "edgier" characters.

Like Poochy.

BreakABone · 07-05-2008, 01:20 AM

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Pretty much.
I just dislike when games like that, (Really - only Megaman and Sonic) try to appeal to new markets (usually a younger target that didn't grow up with the title) by putting in new "edgier" characters.

Like Poochy.

I guess it depends.
People say side characters ruined Sonic.
But in all honesty he hasn't been without a sidekick since the first game.
Granted, the influx of hedgehogs is pretty annoying as is his romantic interest.

Though gives me an idea for a thread.

thatmariolover · 07-05-2008, 12:02 PM

I think the issue was adding characters that were better than Sonic. They did the same things and more, which detracted from Sonic being awesome.

At any rate, Mega Man 9 is a new game. But if I had to bet money I'd say they just slapped together some used and unused art from the 8-bit era for a quick buck. The real question, how will the music sound? If it has an original (and good) Mega Man sound track then I'll buy it.

DeathsHand · 07-05-2008, 12:06 PM

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The real question, how will the music sound? If it has an original (and good) Mega Man sound track then I'll buy it.

I was curious about that as well... You can't have a new Mega Man game without a hyperactive NES soundtrack. Unfortunately, the article said that the game used recycled songs from past NES MM games...
Perhaps they're just placeholders?