Side Scrolling cant get much hardcore than this.
Gameplay: Like all other Mega Man SS, you collect weapons, fight bosses, and die countless times. Its really cool that you can collect bosses power once you kill them, which lead to a few puzzle aspects. Levels are pretty lengthy too. The overall game is pretty long.
Graphics: Looks good. The enemy animations are really cool. Some cutscenes are fully animated, which is nice.
Sound: Great SE's, and about half is voice acted. But voice acting is a little crappy.
Multiplayer: Only gem buster minigame, no co-op, which is dissapointing.
Unlockables and Extra Content: Secret Disks, with medals, minigames, quests, and equipable items, it will take you a while to find everything.
Replay Value: Moderate
Final Comments: A great platformer that screams hardcore.