My impressions after beating Mega Man 7. A game that defines how Mega Man games should play.

User Rating: 8 | RockMan 7: Shukumei no Taiketsu! SNES
By LOSTLEAD8R | Review Date:
So after finally beating MM8 I am able to go down the list of the other Mega Man games that I haven't beat yet and 7 is the next one considering that I am going in reverse order. For the most part, 7 was the usual fare and frankly enjoyed it so much more than I did 8 or Mega Man and Bass. The music was catchy, the stages weren't too long and the robot masters were nice. I was able to identify the patterns pretty easily and get all the RUSH plates to form the super adapter, which was pretty cool. I also like the fact that the buster is not only less annoying when charged, but its weakened compared to other installments.

I pretty much blazed through this game though, but I'm fine with that considering I have a long way to go and knowing that I have other Mega Man games to go. It's not even because the game is easy either, in fact I think most of the robot masters in this game are tough to manage, but when you're good at one Mega Man game you're pretty much good at all of them. Even Wily's Second form wasn't much trouble as long as you have enough E tanks and learn how to use W. Coil properly. It was rather embarrassing to find out you have to hold the up button to make them go higher, talk about a big slap in the face. But really what it comes down to why I like this game so much compared to the other two 16 bit games is that Mega Man 7 gave me what I love about Mega Man. Good music, fast pace gameplay, and something that I can play again and again. I know most people out there want each game to be a bit different and have vast improves either graphically or via gameplay, but Mega Man should always have that same type of game play to me, no fancy tricks like in 8 or Bass. Just some good old fashion jumping and shooting!

Conclusion: Mega man 7 surprised me, after playing both 16 bit Mega Man games I thought I wasn't going to like any Mega Man game that was a bit over 8, but 7 proved me wrong. The music is wonderful, the bosses are challenging and it's something that I can play thru over and over again. Mega Man 7 represents what I love about Mega Man, and although it isn't the best at it, it's still pretty good for what it does.

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