Really, was there any doubt? Mega Man 10, Capcom's freshly announced return to retro exploitation, is not just for WiiWare. The game is also coming to Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network too, because that way Capcom gets way more money for recycling old sprites.
With the game revealed in Nintendo Power and no mention of a PSN or XBLA release, paranoid or stupid people may have felt that the game would be exclusive to Nintendo's white waggle box. If you are paranoid and/or stupid, then you can now put your mind at ease. Famitsu has confirmed that this will be a multiplatform game.
Who is looking forward to this game? To me, it's Capcom simply trying to rehash the exact same gimmick it had with Mega Man 9, but that's just me. I want to know what you think!
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8:40 AM on 12.16.2009
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But I think every Megaman game is the shit, so...
Seriously though, the Mega Man series' success is BASED on being "same old shit with new levels". The X4+ episodes were less well-received because people felt the old but perfect gameplay of the early NES installments was kindof gone. Then we all jerked off to the ZX series that felt like X/X2/X3, then to Mega Man 9 that felt like the 2nd. So I can't see why I wouldn't be anything else than hysterical knowing that a 10th is coming! :D
I'm both a hardcore Mega Man and Sonic fan, but let me say that while Sega doesn't know how to revive their iconic character over the years, Capcom sure does!
But, I think the "rehash" goes beyond gimmick, and that they're continuing kind of a tradition of keeping the graphical gameplay style most the same, and exploring what you can do with that gamespace.
Its got Co-op (Allegedly). ENCHANTMENT!
@lewness No, you aren't. There's a metric shit ton of people that want MML3 to come out. Unfortunately, they won't give him funding for it. Inafune even wants it. So if anyone wins the lotto soon, PAY THAT MAN!
As for MM10 coming to XBLA and PSN, of course it's coming. I'm sure Capcom likes actually making money.
Jim, I completely agree with you.
I couldn't stand Mega Man 9. "Being retro" is no excuse for making a shitty game. But that's just me.
Now, the next one had better be hand-drawn HD awesome. Capcom owes us that - and better yet, do that "Capcom-character-man" boss scheme. Strider Man, Hadou Man, Vampire Woman...it's PACKED with win.
Sorry. You lose.
I can't wait to go through another 8 Robot Masters. Day 1 download for me.
Calling it a gimmick to go back to the 8-bit style kind of ignores all the loving detail that went into this game. From callbacks to old stages with new twists, to fanservice-y details in the little cutscenes, this was not some rushed or sloppy nostalgia cash-in game. It's cool if Mega Man is not your thing, but let's not write it off completely.
Needless to say, I'm buying MM10 the moment it hits XBLA.
Sega get heckled for making shitty games, Capcom get heckled for recycling. Oh the irony. I bet half of you idiots complaining Mega Man 10 isn't 'innovative' enough will lap up whatever COD sequel Activision-Blizzard decides to shit out next year.
However, I strictly prefer NES-style MM 10 over not having a new true Mega Man game at all. So.. YAY MM10!!!
I'm with you %100 on this Jim. Personally I didn't care for 9 because I felt like they were just taking advantage of the nostalgia people had for the originals. I'm all for 2D Mega Man and using what worked from the earlier titles, but leave NES graphic were they belong. Also, my personal issue with the game/series, focus a little more on doing something that doesn't rely on trail and error for "challenging gameplay"..
In Capcom I trust.
Actually, I would have preferred it if Mega Man 10 looked a little different from 9, like if they shaded all the characters just a little bit more, maybe up to TG-16 level detail. Still, it could be worse. I'd rather they stay 8-bit than go the "Mega Man and the Secret Rings: UNLEASHED" route.
Of course Capcom will cash in, but MegaMan 9 was a pretty awesome experience, if they can top that i'll be happy.
I'm a megaman fan, so might be biased.
Mega Man has already spawned many iterations... Capcom has simply brought Mega Man back to his glorious 8-bit roots. Mega Man 9 and 10 are incredible fan services and I applaud Capcom for their efforts.
I can not wait for this next installment. Bring it on, Capcom. And thank you.