Mega Man 9 returns the Blue Bomber to his 8 bit glory with incredibly hard levels and great simple fun
GRAPHICS:
The game style mimics the old school feel of the past games with a beautiful art design and vivid colors. 5/5
SOUND:
The music and the sound design in the game is also 8 bit, and sounds just as great as the past games. Most of the tunes are incredibly catchy and well made. 5/5
GAMEPLAY:
The game is a 2D plataformer. You play as Mega Man, having to beat 8 robot masters and defeat dr. Wily. There is a bit of story in the game but is completely forgetable. The game is mostly inspired by Mega Man 2, as Mega Man can't slide or use the charge shot. This only enchances the difficulty in the game. If you though the previous games were hard, then you will pull your hair in this one. It is insanely hard. Most stages are coverd with bottomless bits and spikes, and since your moves are limited, you will die a lot. I have to say, that at times it is too hard, being really frustrating in some points, specially in the Wily levels and Jewel Man stage. Talking about the bosses, they are actually quite well made and their weapons are all interesting. Playing the gam really feels like playing an old Mega Man game, being as fun as those. Jumping and shooting is really sharp, but, as the old games, it is incredibly short, as the good Mega Man player will take about 2 hours in the most, but there is a lot of replayability for the fun factor alone. The shop from MM 7 past is also here, and you can buy extra lives and energy tanks, and it is really helpfull. One thing I hate about this game however is that if you make into the 3 Wily stage and want to take a break or go to the store, you can't, in that you will have to play though the first stages, which is an 8 bit tradition that shouldn't have been caried over. It is really cheap and frustrating. 4/5
OVERALL:
Mega Man 9 is a worth rebirth of the series, and one that any player that likes the series or challenge should try out, but be aware: you will be frustrated.
The good:
-Great 8 bit graphics and music
-Well made level design and bosses
-Very challenging...
-Just really fun to play
The bad:
-...but at times too hard
-AND I MEAN REEEAAALLLY HARD!
-Really cheap in the final levels