Mega Man (1995) vs Mega Man 4

Step into the boots of Mega Man, the chosen defender of the human race, as you fight against the powerful leaders and forces of Monsteropolis created by Dr. Wily. Armed with your laser beam weapons, you must single-handedly penetrate seven separate heavily-guarded empires and prison-like structures. Navigate treacherous environments ranging from concrete uprights with embedded gun turrets to subterranean passages beneath icefields. Face off against formidable empire leaders including Cutman, Gutsman, Iceman, Bombman, Fireman, Elecman, and ultimately Dr. Wily to stop his rapid expansion of misrepresentations of humans.

For a year the city has been quiet, but a new robotic terror has gripped the streets! The scheming scientist Dr. Cossack has arrived with eight new metal maniacs who are bigger and badder than anything Dr. Wily dreamed of, leading to a cybernetic showdown in the Siberian citadel. Armed with the newly upgraded Mega Buster, Mega Man must run, jump, and dodge his way through mazes of metallic munchkins. Engage in action-packed platforming combat, defeat powerful robotic bosses, and acquire their unique weapons to conquer the final cataclysmic clash.

• Thrilling sci-fi platforming action
• Diverse roster of distinct boss characters to defeat
• Intricate level designs featuring varied environments
• Engaging single-player heroic narrative

• Introduces the highly versatile charged Mega Buster mechanic
• Memorable and distinct robot master designs
• Engaging and challenging platforming gameplay
• Classic, timeless 8-bit aesthetic and soundtrack

• High difficulty level may challenge newer players
• Limited to single-player gameplay
• Older release graphics and mechanics

• High difficulty level may frustrate newer players
• Limited to single-player mode without cooperative play
• Unforgiving checkpoint and password systems typical of the era