Mega Man 4
Typed out by Fat Face
Mega Man 4 Instruction Manual
Note: Any errors you may find here are not mine. This manual was copied
almost absolutely verbatim, except for the precautions in the beginning
(which basically go without saying and are found in almost every game
manual) and the warranties and crap at the end.
A Special Message from CAPCOM
Thank you for selecting Mega Man 4 the latest addition to Capcom's
library of titles. Following such hits as Mega Man 3 and Mega 2. Mega
Man 4 continues the tradition of action-packed family oriented games
for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Mega Man 4 features colorful state-of-the-art high resolution graphics.
We at Capcom are proud to bring you this thrilling new edition to your
video game library.
Joe Morici
Senior Vice President
CAPCOM, U.S.A.
Table of Contents
A Special Message From Capcom
Safety Precautions
Getting Started
Invitation to Doom!
Controlling Mega Man
The Battle Begins
Mega Power!
A Little Help From Your Friends
Using Your Password
Robot Masters
The Winners Edge
90-Day Limited Warranty
Getting Started
1. Insert your Mega Man 4 Game Pak into your Nintendo Entertainment System and
turn it on. Watch the story screens to learn the secret origin of Mega Man. If
you wish to skip these screens, press the START button.
2. On the title screen, you can choose to begin a new game or use a password to
continue a previous game.
To begin a new game, move the arrow next to PRESS START, then press START on
your control pad.
To continue a previous game, see the "Using your Password" section later in
this manual.
3. When the next screen appears, you will see various mug shots of Dr.
Cossack's robot masters. Use the control pad to highlight the robot master you
wish to battle, press the A button and get ready for action!
4. To end the game at any time, simply turn your Nintendo Entertainment System
off and remove your Game Pak.
Invitation to Doom!
A year after the destruction of Gamma, a mysterious message arrives at Dr.
Light's lab...
Good evening, Dr. Light. Allow me to introduce myself--I am Dr. Cossack. You
may not have heard of me, but soon the world will know my name.
Over the years, you have been hailed as the greatest robot designer
in the world, while my robotic creations have been totally ignored. I
cannot allow this to continue. The world must be made aware of my genius!
>From my Siberian citadel, I've sent eight of my most powerful robots
to destroy that titanium troublemaker, Mega Man. Once they have
obliterated him, I will place his broken body on display for the
entire world to see. Only then will I be allowed to take my place as
the greatest robot designer of all time!
-Dr. Cossack
Controlling Mega Man
To move left or right: Press the control pad left or right. [no crap]
To climb up or down: Press the control pad up or down. [Maybe these people
should get some help]
Jump: Press the A button
Slide: Press the control pad down and hit the A button. Mega Man will slide in
the direction he is facing.
Fire your weapon: Press the B button. Hold down the B button to energize the
Mega Buster.
The Battle Begins!
Wave after wave of mindless metal machines march toward you. Summon the full
power of the Mega Buster and melt them down to size. Pick up energy pellets and
weapon capsules to keep up your strength. Keep an eye on your energy meter in
the top left corner of the screen. Because once your energy is gone, so is your
life!
Run, jump, and climb through the mazes of twisted corridors to the lair of the
robot master. Once you arrive, it's going to be a cybernetic slugfest and only
one of you will survive. Keep on pounding the robot master with your weapons
until his energy is depleted. Once he's been deactivated, grab his weapon and
add it to your arsenal. Now you're ready to take on another of Dr. Cossack's
crazy creations.
Mega Power!
At Mega Man's command is a host of high-tech weapons including the miraculous
Mega Buster! You can view your weapons box at any time by pressing the START
button. Inside the weapons box you will see all the weapons, energy tanks and
extra lives you have collected so far. Press the control pad in any direction
to select the weapon you wish to activate and then press the A button. when you
return to the action, Mega Man will be armed with that weapon.
In every area, Mega Man must battle his way through an endless array of
anarchistic androids. As he blasts these robotic rebels to oblivion, Mega Man
may find a variety of special items to aid him in his journey.
Energy Pellets: These pellets increase Mega Man's energy level.
Weapon Capsules: These capsules increase the energy level of Mega Man's current
special weapon. They have no effect on the Mega Buster.
Energy Tanks: These handy tanks of liquid energy replenish Mega Man supply.
Mega Man can store these tanks until needed.
1-UP: 1-UPS gives Mega Man one more life.
Balloon Adapter: The balloon adaptor allows Mega Man to launch out small
floating platforms.
Wire Adaptor: The wire adaptor allows Mega Man to fire up to a ledge or
ceiling. Once attached, the wire will pull Mega Man straight-up.
A Little Help From Your Friends
Mega Man is more than a match for Dr. Cossack's metal munching maniacs. But
even a cybernetic super-hero needs a little help now and then. So, Dr. Light
has sent Mega Man a couple of robotic reinforcements--just in case. Rush, Mega
Man's canine companion, can be summoned using the weapons box and transformed
into a variety of mighty machines.
Rush Coil: Rush turns into a springboard to catapult you over obstacles.
Rush Marine: Rush transforms into a submarine message arrives at Dr. Light's
lab...
Good evening, Dr. Light. Allow me to introduce myself--I am Dr. Cossack. You
may not have heard of me, but soon the world will know my name.
Over the years, you have been hailed as the greatest robot designer
in the world, while my robotic creations have been totally ignored. I
cannot allow this to continue. The world must be made aware of my genius!
>From my Siberian citadel, I've sent eight of my most powerful robots
to destroy that titanium troublemaker, Mega Man. Once they have
obliterated him, I will place his broken body on display for the
entire world to see. Only then will I be allowed to take my place as
the greatest robot designer of all time!
-Dr. Cossack
Controlling Mega Man
To move left or right: Press the control pad left or right. [no crap]
To climb up or dowers you will be rewarded with a secret password. Using a
piece of paper and a pencil, copy the location of the dots in the password
grid. When you have finished, place your password in a safe place.
The next time you play Mega Man 4 you can continue from where you received your
password. Here's how:
1. On the title screen, move the arrow next to PASSWORD and press the A button.
2. When the empty password grid appears, use the control pad to move the
brackets to the location on your first dot. Press the A button to place the
dot. To erase the dot, press the A button again.
3. Once you have finished placing each of the six dots in your password, move
the brackets to END and press the A button. If the password is correct, the
game will return you to where you received the password.
Robot Masters
Pharaoh Man
Toad Man
Bright Man
Dive Man
Ring Man
Drill Man
Dust Man
Skull Man
The Winner's Edge
1. To summon the full power of the Pharaoh Shot, hold down the B button until a
giant fireball appears over Mega Man's head. Once it does, release the button
to send the fireball speeding toward your enemy.
2. After you complete a level, you are allowed to play that level over again in
case you missed something the first time. However, the robot master will NOT be
waiting for you the second time through.
3. Charge up the Mega Buster while running. If you do, you'll have Mega power
when you need it.
4. If you get hit by an enemy, you will be invincible for a moment. Use this
time to get through tough obstacles.
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