Roaring_Anubis 1 yr. ago it feels slow and kinda boring at some parts. He'll surround himself with orbs, then fire them off in a spiral. If Sword Man jumps over to a corner of the screen, quickly slide towards him as a huge statue will drop down from above. [16][17] Mega Man 8 was released in Japan on the PlayStation on December 17, 1996 and the Sega Saturn on January 17, 1997. The original series still holds up for fans of old-school challenge, and some of the newer games have honored that legacy with their own twists. It feels as smooth as the pixel-based games ever did, and lighting effects make the characters look lively and animated. Avoid this by sliding towards him. I played this a lot when it was new, but when X4 came out maybe six months later, I put Mega Man 8 down and didn't touch it again for years. He might also often call down one of the moving ice blocks from above and punch them at the opposite wall, move quickly to dodge them. Capcom received around 110,000 idea submissions. Before battling Dr. Wily, you will have to fight the first eight bosses again in any order. Like other games in the series, it takes place in an unspecified year during the 21st century (20XX). You'll see a scene where Mega Man is trapped in an Evil Energy barrier and Wily comes down in his latest Wily Machine, Wily Machine 8, armed with a large cannon. [20] Mega Man 8 was published in North America by Capcom on both the PlayStation and Sega Saturn, with the PlayStation version releasing in January 1997 and the Saturn release following two months later. Sony PlayStationSega SaturnPlayStation 2GameCubeXboxPlayStation 4Xbox OnePCNintendo Switch It might also fire out several smaller purple shells from the top of it's shell, try to avoid being hit by any of them when they land. Just after his upper body returns, stand back as he'll swing out a large slash attack with his sword. In the headquarters, you must ride on Rush. The very first Mega Man nailed down many of the gameplay concepts and mechanics that have remained throughout the entire series, including Mega Man's basic move set and tricky platforming challenges, as well as the ability to inherit weapons from defeated bosses. It's right in your path on the way to the exit. Dr. Light asks Mega Man to investigate strange energy readings on a nearby island. After navigating the successful path, head up the ladder, ignore the Spine, and make your way into the halfway point of this level. Play Mega Man Games online in your browser. Step on the panel to make the stone head open and release lots of Bubble Bats. in Japan, is the eight main game in the Mega Man Classic series of action platformer games and was released in 1996 and 1997 for the PlayStation and the Sega Saturn. Tengu Man will be tough to beat, as he'll be using some powerful moves. Next, inside, destroy many enemies and you'll fight Shiriko da Gama, a giant cannon. If he readies himself, he'll charge forward while detaching his upper body. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Atetemino(bagworm): drops a mini version of itself that hovers left and right before exploding. Hideki Ishikawa It was considered a little too similar to the previous NES games, especially since it came after the much more radical departure of the Mega Man X debut. Sword Man will be using some tough attack patterns during this battle, you'll have to be fast to avoid his sword attacks. Head right and destroy the Slime Spire, and take out the two Gorislys you see there. "Opening Stage 1"https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/File:MM8-OPENING_STAGE_1.ogg "Opening Stage 2"https://megaman.fandom.com/wiki/File:MM8-OPENING_STAGE_2.ogg (And the less said about the cringey Tomahawk Man the better.) (If you listen closely, the music is an upgraded version of the boss intro music!) In this level, you'll encounter Metall SV dressed up as Fire Man, explodable boxes, and the Ururuun, an eye miniboss that'll pulverise you with junk. Infinite Energy 8015E282 2800 Invincible 8015E2AA 2D00 Always Have Mega Ball 801B1EB0 0001 Infinite Mega Balls 801B1EB2 2D00 Always Have Flash Bomb 801B1EB4 0001 Infinite Flash Bombs 801B1EB6 2D00 Always Have Thunder Claw 801B1EB8 0001 After battling the robot, Proto Man shows up and tells Mega Man that Dr. Wily's new fortress, "Wily Tower," is just ahead. Defeat the Sniper Joes and more Hannya Attackers and blow up the dynamite boxes until you get to a ledge overlooking the volcanic cavern, and it's Rush Jet Time! Attack his brain to kill him. After you get him down to 1 point of life, he and Mega Man will talk a bit, then Bass will teleport out. Most bosses (including the first eight) you'll face at the end of each stage, try to save as much life/weapon energy as possible before facing them to even up the odds. Bliking's other attacks are performed after it's wings rotate. The player also has the ability to use the Mega Buster at all times, even when equipped with a Master Weapon. Still, that didn't prevent me from having some really close calls.The cutscenes are all well-animated anime pieces, and even though the dubbing is wretched, it's pretty funny because of it. Watch out for trains, since other weapons hurt him. Jump up and kill more Bubble Bats. 801C3370 0005. Avoid the hammers and escape from the exploding bombs. He then walks outside and finds Proto Man, who gives him a message from Duo: "Thank You. After Mega Man defeats the four Robot Masters, he returns to the lab and Dr. Light tells him that the robot he found should be fine if he rests for a while. [41] GamesRadar named Mega Man 8 the 23rd best Sega Saturn game of all time out of a list of 25. Kill the Tencrows and ride on a bubble. If you use the Mega Ball many times, he spits out a 1-up. For the Mega Buster, the first number represents the damage inflicted by a normal shot and the second number the damage by a charged one. D0129788 0001 80129788 000A. Mega Man 8 The player can run, jump, slide, shoot, swim, charge the Mega Buster, and change weapons. [12] Kaji initially designed Duo as a robot invented by the Mega Man 4 character Dr. Cossack. Title screen. Each entry has a detailed description and guide on how to defeat each boss, including which special weapons to use. Many reviewers appreciated the game's aesthetics and gameplay qualities when compared to its earlier counterparts, but several other critics were displeased by its lack of innovation and felt that it did not utilize the full potential of the 32-bit platforms. But even then the basic functions weren't all that different. Theorhetorically speaking, these sprites can also be put into the Sega Saturn section of the site, but with the addition of Wood Man and Cut Man. The miniboss is the Sisi Roll, an enemy that bounces through the room and spits small enemies. Inside the circus, you find an old clown. Mega Man 8 was followed by Mega Man & Bass, a 1998 spin-off game for the Super Famicom which reused several of the game's assets and characters. 8016D2F0 0009. Mega Man has been mostly dormant lately, but the series is still easily accessible on modern platforms through the Mega Man Legacy Collection games and the (relatively) recent Mega Man 11. Similar to Mega Man 10, MM6 came at the end of a cycle that had already been done. It was made to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Mega Man series, as well as give the old school formula a new coat of 32-bit paint. This pod is more help than harm, as shooting it makes it drop Weapon Capsules. All games are available without downloading only at PlayEmulator. Email news@gamespot.com. After Dr. Light and Mega Man leave the lab, the robot awakens, sees the energy cores, becomes enraged, and flies off into the distance. Head up the ladder and kill the Succubatton (vampire bat) before it catches you. Here, things will start to get a little harder. + Show More GameSpot Best Lists and Recommendations Links (1), Best PS5 Headset In 2023 - Top Options For PlayStation, The Best Xbox Series X Games To Play Right Now. This game was mostly more of the same, keeping all of the power-ups and new abilities from the previous few games intact, with yet another round of vicious Robot Masters to defeat and take over. Grab the ladder they were guarding and defeat the Sniper Joe on your upper left. Mega Man He then walks outside and finds Proto Man, who gives him a message from Duo: "Thank You." [15] The Japanese version of the game features the J-pop vocal opening theme "Electrical Communication" and the ending theme "Brand New Way" by the group Ganasia. Shoot him with any weapon available. Mega Man 8 - GameShark Codes The following are known GameShark Codes for Mega Man 8 on Sony Playstation (PS1). The band called Rock-Men consists of in-house composers who worked on Sengoku Basara 3 and the Monster . [4] Most Robot Masters are weak to either the Mega Buster or one or more Master Weapon, allowing for some strategy in the order the stages are completed. I still remember how everyone had permanent smiles painted on their faces as we looked at each and every one of the submissions that came through. And in the Sega Saturn version, a certain white and orange cutter-toting robot is waiting for you.Guess who! Clown Man will swing around the hook at the top of the room with his long arms before the battle begins. Be very careful here! It also recognized the greatness of its own previous game by including the Doc Robot boss stages, featuring bosses with the powers from Mega Man 2's Robot Masters. There were a total of 110,000 boss character submissions for this game, some of which are shown during the ending credits and the Saturn version's Bonus Mode. He will regroup after a few hits, so keep the process up until he is destroyed. Grenade Man will enter via the background wall, he'll blow his way into the room for a flashy entrance before attacking. When it comes to presentation, it's one of the best games in the series, in spite of its awful English voice acting. 10th Anniversary Bonuses: ===== Mega Man 8 was released during the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Mega Man's initial release. It also introduced Splash Woman, the first (and still only) female-coded Robot Master. "Mega Man 8: The Original Blue Dude with an Attitude", "Interview with Shusaku Uchiyama & Takeshi Miura: A History of, "OGDB - Firmenbersicht: Laguna Video Games", "Capcom Releases Blockbuster Franchise Titles as Greatest Hits", "8 PlayStation the Best for Family", "Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is available now! 40. Sword Man will drop into the room encased in a large statue before breaking out to attack. Hack, Platformer 2D. Not only is this filled with lava, but before you can even get to the lava (most of it), you have to go through a freakin' ruin maze thing (but don't worry, it's pretty easy.). [9] However, Wily Tower has a barrier around it that prevents him from taking out the source. Get it and you're done with this section. That game had already done almost everything MM10 set out to do, with a classic NES-inspired visual style applied to an all-new set of Robot Masters. But watch out for the pits, Battons, and Kao de Kahnas (moving statues). Make like Zero and slash with your own saber! Mega Man 5 might be the peak example of latter-day NES Mega Man, but it's hard to deny that by this point, even the biggest fans of the Blue Bomber were starting to get tired. Duo notably appeared in theWorlds Collidecrossover, rather than in an adaptation of the game. In the temple, don't run into a wall when it is going down or else you will be obliterated if you find a cursed 1-up. Defeat the Fire Mets, the Peri Kais, and the Dodonpa Cannon. Also, take note of the panels in the background. After they leave the lab, the robot awakens and sees the energy cores, becoming enraged and flies off into the distance. The collection includes a number of classic Game Boy Advance games released between 2001 and 2005, although its content features potentially offensive content that has been included for the sake of. Magnum Dropper (green tube pod): Drops down and fires missiles. Publisher(s): After taunting Mega Man he'll summon down an Evil Energy capsule before using it to merge with Treble. Maestro is the default player-character from Mega Man 8-Bit Deathmatch. The presentation was bright and colorful, and it took advantage of the new. Whoever knew that Dr. Light sounds so much like Elmer Fudd? After more than 10 years of the classic series laying dormant, Mega Man 9 was like a breath of fresh air for Mega Man fans. Pro Action Replay/GameShark. Attack him with Flash Bomb or Astro Crush. His first form will be using two main forms to attack you with, the large buzz-saw weapon on the side of the ship and the large cannon mounted inside the mouth of the front skull. Infinite Lives. Mega Man 8 (PS1) Playthrough - NintendoComplete - YouTube 0:00 / 1:58:22 Mega Man 8 (PS1) Playthrough - NintendoComplete NintendoComplete 255K subscribers 159K views 6 years ago A playthrough. Jump or slide them. [7] Such Rush items include Rush Question, giving the player a random pickup, Rush Charger, which makes pickups rain from the skies, and Rush Bike, used to cross large gaps. Also, when you're near the end of the section, you'll need to make well-placed jumps on the falling platforms, as the screen is scrolling insanely fast. Atetemino appears in slot 4: Kick the Mega Ball under slot 2. Defeat 8 robot masters and the dreaded Wily Castle. From the top, head right and you'll get to an area full of Succubattons and Kao na Gahnas. Mega Man 8, known as Rockman 8: Metal Heroes ( 8: ) in Japan, was released for the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn from 1996-1997 and is the eighth game in the classic Mega Man series. Play Emulator has the largest collection of the highest quality Mega Man Games for various consoles such as GBA, SNES, NES, N64, SEGA, and more. QUICKLY navigate through them. 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