

Additionally, life-saving E-tanks are plentiful and curb the difficulty even further – I had seven of them stored up at one point. Maneuvers like sliding beneath Chun Li’s flying kicks and dodging Dhalsim’s yoga flames don’t require the precise timing of other Mega Man games. Bosses feel less aggressive, and have more obviously telegraphed moves than ever before. I had an easier time taking down each boss with only the buster than in any other Mega Man title. Speaking of difficulty, the boss battles are much more forgiving on the whole. That being said, this could be a godsend for would-be Mega Man fans that were intimidated by the blistering difficulty of Mega Man 9 and 10. A lack of worthwhile secrets make some sections feel altogether empty. Unfortunately, the overall level design doesn’t live up to Capcom’s legendary polish. Other levels deviate from the standard formula in fun ways, like a side-scrolling shooter segment on Rush’s back and an elevator battle. My favorite is Crimson Viper’s base, which involves a harrowing escape from a pursuing instant-death laser wall (a la Quick Man’s stage in Mega Man 2). Levels are themed after each street fighter, with Japanese samurai robots teleporting around Ryu’s stage and electric eels swimming through the deep waters of Blanka’s level. You choose the order of the levels you wish to play, kill all eight bosses, and then take on a final gauntlet of stages before the final boss. The structure is identical to classic Mega Man games. Be warned, though: The free downloadable program itself is a bit unwieldy. The fun, charming experiment is a must-play for anyone looking for an old-school challenge. Wily’s Robot Masters with Street Fighter characters like Ryu and Blanka.

Street Fighter X Mega Man is a classic, NES-style game that replaces Dr. To help fill the Blue Bomber void, Capcom teamed up with a group of dedicated fans to deliver a crossover that you didn’t know you wanted. Mega Man fans have been understandably frustrated since Capcom canceled two high -profile projects in the series last year.
