Mega Man 2
Reviewed by Steve S.
In 1987, Capcom released its first Mega Man title for the Nintendo
Entertainment System. The game featured a wild action-packed
adventure starring a cute blue robot called Mega Man who must
destroy the evil Dr. Wily and his six cronies: Fire Man, Ice Man, Bomb
Man, Elec Man, Cut Man, and Guts Man. However, this premiere game
lacked a lot of things--the password function, for one. Now, its sequel,
Mega Man II, released in 1989, has everything that its predecessor
lacked! This time there are eight bosses to conquer, and a huge castle,
built by Dr. Wily himself, to destroy. And this time, there is a password
function, so you don't need to sit down for two hours just to get through
the game!
Graphics: 10 out of 10
Just like any other Capcom game of the late 80's, Mega Man II has very
impressive visuals. The backgrounds are fully detailed, the colors are
nice and bright, and the animation is smooth. There are no screw-ups
at all in this game's graphics!
Music and Sound: 10 out of 10
I must say, Mega Man II contains some of the best songs I have ever
heard from any video game in my life. Especially impressive is the stellar
soundtrack in the first two levels of Wily's Fortress! It is quite safe to say
that you will hum this game's tunes for a long time!
The sound effects leave nothing to be desired. Every single little blip and
beep is done well, suiting the game perfectly. Even the sound Mega Man
makes whenever he lands sounds right. I would change nothing in this
game's sound department.
Game Challenge: 7 out of 10
Now, I've gotten to the point where I can beat this game with my eyes
closed, because I've had it for nine years. I've beaten every Mega Man
game I own, and I have to say that they're just a little bit too easy. After
playing it for awhile, it gets way too simple, and you just beat every boss
and conquer every level without losing a life. If there are any hard parts,
they aren't difficult, they're just plain frustrating, particularly the first
fortress boss. Sorry guys, but I've gotta rate this one kinda low.
Game Play-Fun: 8 out of 10
You will greatly enjoy playing this game, but the fun is limited only to the
first few times through. After seeing everything and beating the game thirty
times, it gets boring, just like any game does. You will, however, have a great
time playing it your first two or three times through it. It's a very fun game
and is a blast to play!
Frustration
Urrrgh! There are too many frustrating points in this game to mention.
For one, I don't know how many jumps I've been knocked out of by flying
enemies, making me fall to my death. You all know what I'm talking about,
too. Also, some of the bosses are just merciless at first, and it's nearly
impossible to hit them, like Air Man.
Overall: 10 out of 10
I love playing this game, even nine years after I beat it for the first time.
It is a total blast to play, just like every other Mega Man game. Even though
it is lacking in a couple of categories, it still deserves a perfect score,
because it's a hugely popular game, possibly the best of the six on the NES.
You will probably never get tired of it.