Mega Man 9

Reviewed by Jason Venter (October 08, 2008)

The pleasing result of all of that tough platforming and shooting action is that when you finally overcome the challenges along the way, then encounter a boss and you kick butt—perhaps because you're just that good at dodging and shooting, or maybe because you saved up and brought an energy tank or a weapon gained from defeating an easier opponent—you'll feel terrific. This is a game where your skills start out rusty, yet your experience as you improve goes from “pretty good but wow is this game hard” to “I can't believe I used to have trouble with that!” The sense of accomplishment as each stage is cleared hasn't been this significant in a Mega Man game in 20 years.

Reviewed by joseph_valencia (July 02, 2009)

The “Mega Man” franchise has had a lot of highlights. Among the best are the definitive trials of “Mega Man II”, the polished action of “Mega Man IV”, the secrets and Easter eggs of “Mega Man VII”, and the whimsical visuals of “Mega Man 8”. At worst the franchise has delivered disposable fun, as in the fifth and sixth installments, but at its very best “Mega Man” has demonstrated invention like no other game.

Reviewed by pickhut (October 04, 2008)

"Be careful out there! You haven't done this in awhile!"