Mega Man 2 game cover

Mega Man 2

1988Capcom

9.2/10Capcom
ActionPlatformer

The game that perfected the Mega Man formula with tight controls, memorable robot masters, and incredible music.

Gameplay

Action platformer where players defeat robot masters in any order, gaining their weapons to use against other bosses.

Historical Context

Developed by a passionate team at Capcom who worked on it during their free time, becoming the most beloved entry in the series.

Fun Facts

  • Features some of the most iconic video game music ever composed
  • Created by a small team in their spare time
  • Introduced the iconic Metal Blade weapon

Cultural Impact

Set the template for all future Mega Man games and proved that challenging games could still be fair and enjoyable.

Review

Mega Man 2 refined the series formula with perfect difficulty balancing, outstanding music, and creative level design that showcased the NES capabilities.

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