mega man mega man known japan lit new ambition action platform game developed nintendo_entertainment_system fourth game original series originally released japan game localized north_america following january europe game story takes place defeat supposed death features earth coming threat mysterious scientist named robot masters fearing worst light sends save world mega man carries action gameplay games player completes series stages order adds weapon stage boss arsenal notable added feature new mega shortened mega upgraded arm cannon lets player charge regular shot powerful blast development team innovation change overall feel game despite receiving positive critical reviews early 1990s release game widely regarded today represent downward shift quality games series considered mechanic sources released japanese playstation mobile phones mega man anniversary collection worldwide virtual console nintendo systems wii nintendo 3ds plot mega man takes place unspecified year 21st century described year year events mega man mysterious russian scientist named army robots intention world domination like light calls greatest creation hero seized control cities developed secret defeating man man ring man dust man skull man dive man drill man mega man makes way fortress middle battle brother daughter girl begs stop fighting father kidnapped forced father building army robots plan steps shadows mega man pursues nemesis fights scientist castle manages escape end escapes fortress begins self rides home passing train greeted roll rush gameplay mega man features similar gameplay previous games player complete series stages order player choosing protagonist able run jump shoot climb way past obstacles enemies game retains slide ability debuted mega man end stage robot master boss defeating robot master gains robot master signature weapon player subsequent stages destroyed separate sets linear stages completed finish game major addition gameplay mega man mega upgraded version arm cannon holding firing button player charge shot resulting blast far powerful standard shot feature later subsequent incarnations franchise hero dog rush makes return mega man ability transform jet marine modes navigating different environments aside rush additional support items called wire balloon aid player reaching areas normally accessible hidden found stages awarded defeating robot master like master weapons rush modes limited weapon power drains use character flip eddie introduced mega man eddie went appear later mega man games provides player random item health ammunition designated points levels development series artist credited stated development team problems working mega man designed new storyline characters game originally named vice younger light considered giving american traits decided influences russia instead created male characters existed series point intend players compare sister roll idea eddie originally came development mega man eddie designed supporting character behave like lottery surprising disappointing player item gives mega man game series credited prominent designer later mega man games responsible gameplay mechanic staple series knew adding level level charge change flavor game respects explained mega man result design contest fans held japan character submissions development team spent extended period time bosses according team satisfied chosen designs changes original illustrations impressed skull man scrapped entire level created restart devote robot master winning contestants design contest issued special golden cartridge edition mega man existence extremely rare large collector price today musical score mega man composed credited sound programming sound effects handled credited composed soundtrack mega man previous year reception legacy mega man received positive critical reviews reviews contemporary game release united_states magazine nintendo_power united_kingdom publications total found high quality graphics sound gameplay noted little improvement previous entries series gamepro satisfied lack changes mega man continues tradition robot good character graphics great background art mechanical music reviewer said good game radical changes sticks mega man happiness fans mega man ign nes games list number staff writer praising attempt better narrative essentially similar experience games ign stated stand title game best experiences available nes library compared superior predecessors enjoyed use second set castle levels significantly extend length game tradition carried titles series numerous video game journalists enthusiasts including thomas gamespot editors refer fourth installment turning point quality titles mega man series admitted series beginning deteriorate game likely growing reputation powerful time release proclaimed series starts rails bit fake silly music terrible bosses weapons ability charge cited game breaking innovation thomas identified disrupting balance game rendering master weapons useless concepts set mega man games apart action mega man released playstation complete works series version game features special mode guides players level arranged music remixes port complete works edition released playstation xbox north american exclusive mega man anniversary collection nes version released japanese mode mobile phones worldwide wii downloadable service japanese elements game included comics mega man series man introduced fourth story arc adaptation game bright man later introduced early robot masters making recurring appearances series prior going hiatus final issues series led events game reluctantly aiding kidnapping launching robot master attack making declaration war issue issue hiatus featured light experiencing vision future events including conflict
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