Yup, “retromazing.” It’s the new word I just made up. I hope you like it.
There are a surprising amount of people out there that are upset with the 8-bit look of upcoming WiiWare title Mega Man 9. I truly don’t understand this negative reaction. While other companies are either releasing upgraded versions of old games or moving old franchises into the new millennium of technology, Capcom took a major risk and created an original, nostalgic work of art that is in every way an 8-bit game. In my humble opinion, Mega Man 9 is an incredibly brave creation and I applaud Capcom for its risky, artistic decision.
And to you naysayers: if the above trailer does not change your mind about Mega Man 9, nothing will. When I watched it I was filled with so many wonderful memories of being a child, looking in Nintendo Power, and seeing images of an upcoming NES game for the first time. Do you remember the first time you saw the giant robot fish from the Bubble Man stage in Mega Man 2? That is how I just felt when I saw the big mechanical elephant.
And speaking of Mega Man 2 ... according to IGN (where this exclusive trailer came from), NES classics Mega Man 1 and Mega Man 2 are now confirmed for release on the Virtual Console soon. It’s a great day for Mega Man fans!
What do you think? Is this trailer absolutely gorgeous or what? Are you as impressed as I am with the bold new direction Capcom is taking this series?
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capcom is the company that does this remake thing and they're notorious for it. just put my anti~megaman blog up too. i'm not looking forward to any megaman games except legends, because its 3d.
I didn't get a chance to write it in my rushed excitement to get this up ASAP, but you guys HAVE to read the article on IGN (I linked to it in the post). It confirms so many amazing things about Mega Man 9: leaderboards, XBLA/PSN support, story details, etc.
I have to let you all know that I was making the "FWOOO" noise for the blocks disappearing in one of the clips. God I can't wait for this. Any news on a release date?
In conjunction to penis hardness, this continues to build my liking for Capcom. Ever since I heard about the Phoenix Wright series I've been seeing a lot of innovation from Capcom (and Nintendo as well of course) and they've been doing some great work and branching off from the norm while still raking in tonnes of cash. The Wii and DS might get the most puerile of shovelware and the least polished multi-platform games but then you get moments of greatness like this where they show that someone is actually listening to gamers that want to see modern 2-d games and new (or old in this case) things aside from the next Halo.
Now this is a fun surprise. (and the inclusion of PSN & Live!) hey.. maybe they just love pulling our gaming strings. hehe
Can't wait to finally play a new Megaman game!
(wow, who hasn't wanted to say that for so many years!)
If they don't put this on an nes cart, I know who will.
I'm going to be honest though, watch the hd trailer. This isn't 8-bit. More than likely, this is just drawn to look 8-bit.
The first clue is the logo, which is clearly to high to be 8-bit.
Secondly, its not programmed on nes software, because there is no flicker on any of the enemies.
Not only that, there is tons going on each screen, and a lot of colors at the same time. Kirby pushed the nes to the max, and the color and animation on this blows that away.
er... not that 12 is a bad thing, but you are obviously trolling hard seeing your first comment is about a 3d megaman. when all megaman fans know the 3d games are like the red-headed step-children of the megaman universe. That, and since you think the 3d games are awesome, you clearly weren't around to crack open a fresh MM2 and play it day in and day out for years.
this will show kids today that retro games are fun and awesome, and show them the difficulty of games that we played back in the day is so much higher then the games of today.
it was more about the fire breathing wolves for me.
but the giant fish still rock
I guess they are both really awesome in that "i just got home from school with the latest issue of nintendo power that my super rich friend let me borrow, and i'm NOT unlocking the bathroom door till i'm done!" kinda way.
Dude, if you're not shitting yourself over this, you're 15 years old or younger or just not a real gamer.
This is so awesome. I hope so many people buy it and send a good strong message to the developers out there (as mentioned with Konami taking notice for Castlevania).
This game looks GOOD. Looks hard too. And I'm ready for it.
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7:20 PM on 07.10.2008
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This is clearly not a ROM hack. This is truly awesome.
You nailed it Chad, retromazing is the perfect word for this.
IT IS COMING OUT FOR XBLA AND PSN!!!
Wow after they denied it.....awsome news indeed!
Anyways I doubt anybody saw this coming for megaman 9, and it's FUCKING AWESOME!!!
I think Mega Man is on VC in europe but not anywhere else. It will be nice to see MM2 on there. All they need is Mega Man 3 and I'll be happy
Agreeing with Naia. It's on the European Virtual Console, but that's it. :)
It is absolutely incredible. :)
SCOOPS!
SCOOPS!
HAGGEN DAZS!!
Looks and sounds great. I bet it still plays like garbage though.
Let me buy this as a NES cart and on the wii and I will love you forever.
Ryu.
HA!
could it be Megaman 9 on PSN, I am overjoyed!
Can't wait to finally play a new Megaman game!
(wow, who hasn't wanted to say that for so many years!)
I'm sorry, I just came. Hard.
If they don't put this on an nes cart, I know who will.
I'm going to be honest though, watch the hd trailer. This isn't 8-bit. More than likely, this is just drawn to look 8-bit.
The first clue is the logo, which is clearly to high to be 8-bit.
Secondly, its not programmed on nes software, because there is no flicker on any of the enemies.
Not only that, there is tons going on each screen, and a lot of colors at the same time. Kirby pushed the nes to the max, and the color and animation on this blows that away.
So sorry folks, no NES cart of MM9.
SNES cart maybe.
The only thing that could make me happier is if Capcom remade Mega Man 7 and 8 in 8-bit form as well. Then we would truly have "everlasting peace".
I'm pretty sure it holds my number 3 spot, with the others being:
1: Mega Man 2
2: Mega Man V (Gameboy)
3: Mega Man 8
4: Rockman & Forte
God, I'm so excited for this. And it's nice to see trailer confirmation of the 360 and PSN versions.
Chad.... you had me at retromazing.
I am literally smiling with glee after hearing that music.
You know there will be a diehard fan who mods an older version of MM to run a close approximation of this game.
http://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/large/1104774873-00.jpg
it was more about the fire breathing wolves for me.
but the giant fish still rock
I guess they are both really awesome in that "i just got home from school with the latest issue of nintendo power that my super rich friend let me borrow, and i'm NOT unlocking the bathroom door till i'm done!" kinda way.
This is so awesome. I hope so many people buy it and send a good strong message to the developers out there (as mentioned with Konami taking notice for Castlevania).
This game looks GOOD. Looks hard too. And I'm ready for it.
Amazing people, that's who! :)