Mega Man 2 Review

Thank you Capcom

I can't wait to download this awesome game! Please give it 5 stars!

one of the greatest games of all time. this is one of the "perfect" mega man games alongside mega man 5 and mega man X and possibly mega man 3 (just my opinion of course). If you only get three or four megaman games, I would recommend those ones (megaman X being the best of the bunch and one of the greatest video games ever created). if you have an xbox or 360 or PS2, you should hunt down the Mega Man Anniversary Collection and likewise, the Mega Man X collection is also available for PS2. I pretty much bought a PS2 just for those two sets. Each set offers like 10 games (or thereabouts) for cheap (i got them both off of ebay for under 20 bucks US)...

i remember when this came out. it blew me away at the time. it was probably the greatest platformer next to metroid at the time. after nes and snes games started going for cheap, i built up an amazing collection of mega man games, only to have them all stolen... luckily the ps2 collections were released though. honestly, the ps2 collections are the way to go... they're much cheaper than buying each game individually for the virtual console. also, mega man 8, x4, x5, x6, the mega man fighting games and Battle & Chase are included in those collections and none of those games were ever released for any nintendo console as far as i know (though none are as fun as the originals in my humble opnion but i guess that's just the childhood nostalgia talking...). what i'm really hoping for is mega man 64 because i never actually got to play that one back in the day...

i'd say that the one and only complaint anyone could make about this game (when you compare it to other mega man nes games at least) is that you can't charge your weapon like you can in mm4 and higher. other than that, everything is pretty much amazing. great level design. fun bosses and some of the best music the nes had to offer (every now and then, i still hear dance mixes of the music from this game remixed by djs and stuff)... it's definitely worth the 5 bucks if you don't have as ps2...

this is also good because this means that capcom is still on track in releasing stuff for vc... i'm really hoping for gargoyle's quest 2 at some point in time

Actually, the GameCube also got Anniversary and X Collection, so you can play them on the Wii anyway if you live in the US or Japan. Europe and Australia didn't get either, as such those are also the only regions with Mega Man on VC.

oh yeah, forgot about that...

thing is, the button config on the game cube version of anniversary collection and X collection is really annoying though... i guess that's why i forgot it was around

Megaman 2 is one of my favorite games of all time. It was the game that really made me love the Megaman series. That's a awesome that this game is finally coming to the VC.

Oh, great! Mega Man 2 is already announced and we americans still don't have Mega Man yet.

The reason i think we europeans got it first is beacuse we did not get annevarsary collection nor x collection i mean the us/japan could get all of the games togheter on an gamecube disc and play it on wii for a cheaper price but we cant so what are you complaining about?

In the United States we did get Megaman Anniversery collection for the Game Cube. It had megaman 1-8 so I was excited when I got it because I enjoy the series. However the control system for the Game Cube is very frustrating. It makes the games hard to play and not as enjoyable. I wish they had an option to change the button configuartion. The virtual console will be similar to the NES two buttons, one for shooting and the other for jumping and that's why fans are excited. To feel and play how the game should be.

I've never been the biggest Mega Man fan - I dunno, the series always felt sorta repetative to me - but I do have fond memories of this game. It's well-designed, the sprites are beautifully drawn, and the action-platforming is totally solid. The theme from Flash Man's stage is probably my single favorite piece of music from an NES game. Looking forward to it.

yeah, the ps2 button config is the best for the anniversary collection. the controller just feels right...

I have no words to explain it's beauty...

Megaman 2 is IMHO the best - game - EVER!!!

Best Mega Man game ever. Period.

Wow finally. This is among the best, most atmospheric of the classic MM games though not as polished gameplay-wise as entries 3 and 5. There's a lot of trial & error, slowdown and IIRC you can get stuck in the last part of the game and have to restart if you're not careful with your ammo. The soundtrack is pretty much flawless though.

Forgot to add that some weapons are overpowered (metal razors?) while others are useless (leaf shield).

Mega Man 2 + 3 are never to be forgotten.
I Remember in 1992 i was searching christmas presents at home, and i found it O:) and played it to death. I even remember the password when going to wily with 9 energy tanks *smile* But that was part 3, part two...i was sooooooo glad when i defeated that dragon! lol.

Best Mega Man Game ever. Full stop.

Instead of having dozens of mega man games on my Wii and an empty pocket from purchasing them, I am going to get the Mega man collections for the GC.

Good grief you people that can't play the game on the Gamecube. Wimps, I had no trouble at all with the Anniversary collection using that controller.

Holy crap, the soundtrack is the best soundtrack in a video game EVER.
Mm.. Music of the first stage at the Dr. Wily's castle. *drool*
I'm a big fan of sidescrolling oldschool action games. (NES ninja gaidens, ghosts 'n goblins and sequels, splatterhouse 1 & 2 and so on..)
But I gotta say this just might be the best example of that "genre".

YES
Thank you Capcom, thank you Nintendo!
What a perfect start of the weekend!

Absolutely fabulous. Best game ever. One of the few reasons I bought the Wii. I might drop a few tears as I play this one..

Oh my god! It's finally here. This is the game i've been waiting for since the launch of the Virtual Console. This is IT right here. One piece of advice for the people that have never played this game, DOWNLOAD IT!!! (now all I need is GoldenEye, and i'm good to go xD)

One question though. Does it have that pesky slowdown like Megaman 1 did?

Only noticed slowdown on BubbleMan when bubbles bounced and we spammed pew pews

The slightly glitchy and half-awkward Megaman 3 might be extremely awesome otherwise, but to me, THIS is the definitive Mega Man.

The backstory about how Inafune insisted this game would be made and offering to work on it as he worked on a Capcom-Disney game...inspiring.

Advice needed... It's a toss up between, Mega Man 2, Super Metroid or Gunstar Hero's? Which one should I pick?

Super Metroid (if you never played it)
otherwise Megaman 2 if you like Action games
Gunstar hero's if you want a COÖP game

hope that helps you out =)

Super Metroid all the way, and then at a later time Mega man 2

@Whatever you called yourself, last poster...

As awesome as Mega Man 2 is, the most "game" of the three you mention is Super Metroid. I've had many discussions with my cuz about what game one should own if one had to choose 1 single game...I say I would choose Metroid 3. It's a complete mix of action and adventure, and it covers all aspects of the genres completely. I'm not gonna bore you with why SM is one of the absolutely best games ever made (though there's no such thing as "very best game ever"), but you'll get a whole lotta game if you buy SM. A whoooole lotta game. It's worth the extra points. But I insist you buy MM2 as soon as possible after SM!

Between those three, assuming you've never played any of them, I'd go with Super Metroid, which is one of the best games ever made for any system. Then MM2, which really is one of the pinnacles of NES action-platforming and a definitive game of the time. Gunstar Heroes would be third; it's a great game, but it's kind a niche action title for Treasure fans and its hyper-frantic pacing might not appeal to everyone.

I really wont to spend 500 points on this game! But is the level in the video hard, because the gameplay looks to fast for me, as a new player to the franchise, i really would like some help on this..

I'm just trying to show off in the video, you can take your time, and there's a few extra items I didn't show that you can use to make it easier. On top of that, the video shows the US version, the EU version is slightly slower due to conversion. (Also, don't rate games if you haven't played them!)

Here a good tip:
The Metal Blades (M), from Metal Man are totally overpowered and can easily defeat most normal enemies.

CURSES!!! CURSES ON EU!

j/p

One of the best NES games.

This game rocks

Man, always loved this Megaman game!
Own the original game on the NES, but would also be nice to have it on my Wii =)

Most people love the Dr. Wily castle theme, but I think Bubble Man's theme is the best. Wait, every song is awesome and it adds to the awesome, futurist atmosphere of the game. Add awesome level design, tight control, a ton of awesome weapons, memorable enemies and bosses, and adjustable difficulty. They don't make them like this anymore. A complete classic that honestly deserves all 5 of those stars. Only the 80s era and a mixture of bizarre circumstances could produce something so superb and unique.

EU has MM1 & MM2, yet The US has none except lame NeoGeo & Turbografx games they are trying to dish out & make a buck Nobody wants these games, we didn't want them when they where released in the 1st place. Why would we want them now?

The Megaman Anniversery collection for the Cube was crap. Inverted buttons, music fades after a while, removed the sound effects from the 2nd soundwave & added a stupid mode for new gamers. I waited months for it, played it one day & I just when back to playing them on my good ol NES.

Yes, this IS the best MM ever. I remember playing MM as a kid and liking it so-so, then MM2 came out and I had to try it. You can't help but fall in love with it. The music, design of stages, bosses, enemies, etc are all top-notch. If you get any MM for the from the NES era (or an MM game for that matter), this is the one.

Wow, This was my second non-emulator Megaman game(I hate emulators) and i gotta say that this one is much better than the first one! I really hope that Megaman´s 3,4,,5 and 6 are coming soon. I also hope that you Americans get Megaman games soon too.

Hard as a rock, but its really good fun - one of the better NES games out thus far on Virtual Console. And if you've not played anything from the Mega Man franchise before, this (not the first one) is the place to begin!

What the--? EU gets Mega Man 1 and 2 and NA get zip? I feel so...unappreciated...

Fellow NA'ers, quit whining. We get plenty of stuff first. Can't wait for this. This game is godly. The graphics, the music, the gameplay, perfect. You don't need any collection, just MM2 + 3, played with the Classic Controller.

This is my single favorite game of all time. I can remember the order I first beat the eight bosses. The stage select concept, along with acquiring the boss's weapon, was what made Mega Man stand out. In this one, the level design, music, and even that cool intro altogether made MM2 absolute magic. Brings tears to my eyes.

MM2>MM3>MM1>MM8
MMX>MMX4>MMX2>MMX3
IMHO.

Hmm is maga man really that good, it's still doesn't look like much to me

Mega Man II is AWESOME... Love this game, brings back some good old memories... When is Mega Man III comi´n??

Just the music makes this game great. I still have the cartridge and play it on my generation NEX. does anyone else have a NEX?

Don't you mean a nes?

No. the nex is an awesome NES clone from messiah entertainment. go to playmessiah for more details. the thing Rocks!!!!!

great graphics, perfect difficulty, best sound...simply amazing!

This game reminds me of the good old days. It's amazing how challenging these games were and they are still as hard as always. Damn that crashman!!!!

mega man is pretty awesome. i never owned the NES versions of the games tho. i only have megaman X and megaman 8 for the ps1. i like X better and i plan on getting mega man 2 when it comes out in US.

HairyMike and anyone else in the US waiting for it to come out in the VC, I have a question...a BIG question!

Will this game be available to us living in North America? It's out in Europe, but will we ever get it? I've been on message boards where some have speculated that because we got the gamecube version of it that we might never get it for the Wii VC.

I hope that's not true because the gamecube version has been redone and is no longer representing the original form. Also, I just purchased 4 Wii-motes and don't want to have to get a gamecube controller. If anyone knows FOR A FACT or can tell me with compelling reason that Nintendo and Capcom are planning to release Megaman 2 (and also MM1 and MM3) for the Wii VC then please tell me (with reference) because it would be ashamed if this game didn't come out for the Wii VC.

Thanks!

I just don't get it. I bought this game and the musics are SLOW. I mean, the music was the most awesome thing in this game, and when I play it, the musics are so slow that the half of the fun is gone. Is this normal or is my game somewhat corrupted?

@ Kuroshiro
EU/AU = SSLLOOWWDDOOWWNN
In other words, Slowdown

Why Isn't this game out in the US yet it's my Favorite Mega Man game to date and I still haven't been able to beat the last boss.

Please put this game out in its original form on the Wii VC!

I don't plan to get many VC games. This is one of the few games I plan to get so please make it available for download =)

Thank you,
Megaman 2 fan

I'll probably sell my Wii if they release MM3 before they release any of the MM games in the U.S. I bought this for the old school games not the new crap they are making & if they are not releasing good stuff from back in the day, why bother.

Betcha they probably won't release them all & just jump to the next console & let this die. Besides the Wii was only a gimmick that Nintendo was hoping might work & did.

one of the most completed NES games. get it now or sell your wii. 5/5

Even better than the first.

To: Capcom and Nintendo.
Bring this to America's VC channels, NOA.

I really wish the better version or mega man would come out on VC!!!

One of the top 5 games of all time. Period.

Please release Megaman 2 for the NA VC!!! Please stop releasing games like Crusin' USA (yawn). You know more people will buy Megaman 1, 2, or 3 than any of the VC releases that were announced all last month.

This is in my Top 10-list. Wily's Castle 1-2-, Woodman- and Metalman-musics are great. Gameplay is very good. Game is quite easy and only Wily's Castle level 4 is difficult. Even difficult-mode is easy. It is still good that the game isn't insane hard. Game's difficulty is maybe "normal". My favorite boss is Quickman. Favorite stages are Metalman, Woodman and Heatman. I hate Airman-stage but the music is good. Worst music is Wily's Castle 3-5. Its good but too simple and hypnotic.

This is, in my opinion, the BEST 8-Bit Megaman game, even better than Megaman 3.
And it certainly not that difficult, for a game on the NES and around Megaman anyway.

got this on ps2. want it here in NA on vc

ok first i will download it then i will rate it!!! hmmmmm lets seee,is it realy that good?

The best Mega Man ever, period!! Great gameplay, awesome music. My all time favourite Mega Man and one of my No.1 NES games.

I really really want this out on the US VC now. I have the Anniversary collection for the GC, but I would rather play it like an NES. (D-pad, plus 2 buttons)

Very fun game. You would be a fool not to get it when it comes out in NA.

This is an absolute must if you consider yourself a gamer.

There's an easy solution to the Gamecube control issue: Just get a Dual Shock 2 controller and a CG to DS2 adapter and play it that way. Problem solved!

Best megaman game ever
I LOVE IT

We all know Capcom is doing so good with Mega Man 9 and I was so delighted with all the decisions they took about that game, that I was going to buy Mega Man 9 even if I never played any of the previous games, nor a title from any of the alternative series; just to shout out: "Hey world, Capcom knows the way!".
So, victim of the hype I created by myself, I realized I was already in need of a Mega Man fix and so I downloaded this second episode.
I'm finding it very fun and interesting, and I already feel I want the first too.

Mega Man has just won another fan.

I've bought the Anniversary Collection as wel as the X Collection for my Gamecube (alongside a handy Freeloader disc:p) and Megaman 2 is just an awesome game. And for those who still want to play a Megaman game...Look for Megaman X on the SNES or pray that Capcom puts it on the Virtual Console, because it is an unspeakably good game.

I don't know what's better, this or startropics?

two different genres completely. only you can decide whether you like RPGs or platform shooters more.

i prefer RPGs, but i'm not sure which game will have me playing more. either way, i think i'll get megaman 2.

This game is a true classic! Not to be missed if you are new to NES games.

Best Mega Man game. I remember trying to play it at my neighbour's when I was something like eight years old, and it was IMPOSSIBLE. Especially the Quick Man stage (damn lasers). Now it took me about five hours to complete the game on both difficulties. Hmh.

I live in the States, so we didn't get this yet. Should I buy it in the Annivversery Collection or wait here? The only reason I don't pounce on the Collection is that the Wiimote is more like a NES controller. Any thoughts?

One of the best games of all time, period.

Bahamutzero, I have the PS2 version of the collection. It's great except for annoying load times on the main menu. The Gamecube version suffers from a bad button setup, unfortunately. I would still recommend the collection, though, since you're getting 8 games for like 20 bucks.