by systemkrash » Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:46 pm
It's March 1st, it's out, and it's... good.. but not as great as Mega Man 9... yet.
I've pretty much gone through since it became available at 12Noon EST and played through the 8 robot master levels. Some of the buster challenges (especially blade man) will require some fancy footwork, but for the most part, the stages are well designed to give you a challenge. (Note: I played normal, not easy)
I did go through and guessed at a weakness chain, which I checked against the net and got it right.. I haven't gone through and beat all 8 masters yet as I took a break from just enjoying the stages.
The art in the stages is a little lacking in some areas. Chill Man's stage seems a little bland although the multi-colored flashing surfaces makes up for it, but the backgrounds were just boring. The best stage, design-wise goes to Sheep Man. Very high detail and great innovation in ths level for sure.
Music is hit and miss... Nitro Man got the honor of the trailer theme, Strike Man's is catchy, but a little annoying at times.. Pump Man's is pretty nice, but other than that, the music falls a little flat. boss battles and character select screen nail it nicely though.
These are just my thoughts on a first impression of the game. I heard from others who have made it that the Wily Stages are very challenging. I'll probably get back into it later tonight and put up some more thoughts.