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Why should anyone care about the Mega Man series? It's just a bunch of by-the-numbers sequels and weird spin-offs, right? It's all a bunch of dated ideas that might have been nifty in the NES days but seem old and stupid now, isn't it? It's the worst kind of hackery -- the series that practically invented the concept of farmed-out annual sequels, you know? Heck, it seems like even Capcom wants to wash its hands of the thing now that its main champion, long time producer Keiji Inafune, has left the company. If the series' own creators don't care any more, why should we?
Hey, I get it. If you didn't grow up playing Mega Man, it can be tough to understand what a big deal the series was back in its early days. If you didn't follow the games through the years, you might have a hard time seeing all the interesting concepts and moments of innovation beneath the glut of sequels and offshoots. Your skepticism is well-founded. Capcom's done a lot of bone-headed things with the Mega Man brand... yet it's also done some really brilliant things, too. Easily as you can lose sight of those successes, you shouldn't overlook the great things that Mega Man has brought to the table over the years.
Did it reshape the medium? Not in the least. But did it bring along some nice ideas, demonstrate some innovative thinking, and justify its loyal fanbase? Absolutely. Here's why.
Capcom says it wants to take 'great care' in new Mega Man games, is not interested in rushing new products out in order to maximize repeated sales.
Good good good. Take your time... But don't wait too long.. lol. Need some Mega Man 202X
5 years was than enough time for a new Mega Man game. The RE franchise had 3 remakes and RE8 in the last five years. Mega Man ain't that deep Capcom. Get it done. 🤣
The first brand spanking new megaman I really want them to make is... actually revive and continue the Legends 3 game. Realistically though, the next would probably be megaman 12, then a new battle network game.
Can we get an X reboot in 2-D with anime cutscenes?
I like Megaman but always thought X was cooler.
Totally agree on X coming back but with an 3d look like Guilty gear Strive or DBZ Fighterz. Cutscenes for those games look like an anime.
Still want it to be a 2D platformer with a more expansive Metroidvania type map.
Capcom has unveiled and listed new Mega Man merchandise for pre-order to celebrate the multi-faceted franchise's 35th Anniversary...
The Blue Bomber has kept things low-key, but now that Mega Man's 35th anniversary has arrived, a new game should be part of the festivities.
For a while there it looked like Inafune's Mighty No. 9 lit a fire under Capcom's ass and they were forced to announce MM11 in response. When it was revealed that Might No. 9 was a nothing burger and MM11 under performed Capcom quietly shelved MM again outside of the occasional MM collection. At this rate they'll announce a Star Force or Power Fighters collection before MM12 or MMX8.
We're heading on the five year mark since 11. Sounds like it wasn't good enough for a Capcom. Franchise record or not.
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