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Uh... a hidden ending where he dies?
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As for my guess? It's a jetpack.
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The 8bit graphical downgrade is only part of it. The decision to 'dumb' it down back to its roots, back to when it first made its splash in the gaming world, was an inspired one. In this age of always changing for the sake of change to draw in the next bullet point target demographic, it was refreshing to see Capcom realize what made Mega Man such a AAA franchise back in the day and go back to it.
Unforgiving difficulty, trial and error memorization of enemy placements and patterns, rock paper scissors boss battles, phenomenally catchy music, a plot that didn't even pretend to be in depth, and sheer overall fun. Thats what drew me to Mega Man 1 back when I was six. And its what brought me to Mega Man 9 when I was 24. I love how they've even added touches of current technology to it. The physics based swinging platforms, the advent of DLC (long live Proto Man mode and the Survival-esque mode), and trophies/achievements all make it one of the best PSN/WiiWare/XBLA games to come out, well, ever.
Now if only Capcom would give us Powered Up 2 and Maverick Hunter 2.
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Except, yknow, thanks to the wonderful world of achievements and trophies, you can easily the people who *have* beat it.
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And it'll show you a picture of the dlc pack.
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Either way, I have an opinion, I may not have voiced my opinion in the most people-friendly way, but thats how I feel. I hate on madden, I hate on wii cash ins, and I feel that Megaman series falls under the "cash in".
Yeah they add a few touch ups, and sure you can say that when its not broke, dont fix it, but then your admitting the game is the same, hence my original problem. Sure you may like that, but then you're also giving companies the sign to go ahead and release hundreds of shoddy remake cash ins every year.
In all honesty, Megaman 9 last year was a decent release, it was MEANT to be a cheap game based on the very original, and it was very well done (oldschool graphics and all). Im more bitching about the ton of other megaman games that come out yearly. Mostly DS games...
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Or better yet, "WOW, this game is awesome, I hope they don't make any more like it."
Or best of all, "SquareEnix is going to remake ActRaiser? I hope it's an FPS now!"
The whole point of a sequel/franchise/remake is that it's "more of the same" otherwise it would be something different.
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And FYI, ive been on kotaku since there was no comment system and it was just Crecente and his predecessor. I stopped commenting when they let anyone comment. I decided to come back after the new comment system last week. Too bad it just seems to have become worse.
07/19/09
what? were u hoping that kotaku introduced a new system where people who make completely fucking retarded comments dont get the shit flamed out of them?
retarded statements like yours deserve all the shit they get so quit talking like your above all the shit talk and fuck off already.
07/19/09
So far, apart from a few people, all the people who have replied to me have done nothing but flame me with no actual substance to their side of the argument. Seriously, I would love to know why MM is fine, but games like Madden etc get flamed. So far I have heard nothing...
07/19/09
"Seriously, I would love to know why MM is fine, but games like Madden etc get flamed"
That's your great argument? "Well, since people flame Madden, it's cool if I flame Mega Man, right?" That's certainly rational. (Yes, that was sarcasm)
Moreover, you're basically saying that everyone who doesn't share your opinion is an idiot. Wonderful.
And, people are complaining about the star because people who do have stars usually have their posts highlighted. Part of the new commenting system. This was put in place to weed out fanboys, flamers, and idiots, but it doesn't seem to be working too well in this situation.
Yes, my comment is very random. But I really don't feel like fleshing it out more. Take it as you will.
07/19/09
That might work.
You see the real problem is not the whole subject, but how you went about presenting it.
Try reflecting on that first before you tell others to reflect upon themselves.
07/19/09
Also like i said in another post, sorry that I didn't go about it all nice and try to portray my opinion in a way that wouldn't upset anyone.
07/19/09
Now, I don't own a DS and don't really follow their games, but I just looked up their Megaman games and...holy shit, thats a lot. I can see your point. But I don't think Megaman 9 fits in with that category. To me, it felt like a true sequel and not just a gimmick.
However, I don't think people who bought Megaman 9 are idiots. They just like old school sidescrollers with the loveable blue-guy. Though, I'm a little biased, since my first game on the SNES was Megaman X and I was one of those "idiots" who bought Megaman 9. (thoroughly enjoying it too. :P)
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Had to, sorry. ;)
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If you're that upset with the terrible commenting section, you should probably try to stop infesting it with so much garbage (i.e. A uncalled for blanket attack on people who purchased the game, insinuating them to be sheep-minded idiots).
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For some reason I see all stared commenters as condescending assholes.
Thanks for dividing the community Gawker!. Take your stars and shove it up your collective networked ass!
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I also agree and understand its a business, and i understand that as a business standpoint its in their best interest to do whatever they can to make money. Its funny, I normally am the one who pulls the "its a business" point. However, the cashing in routine dosn't make it right. I guess my whole point boils down to the fact that I hate it when the "hardcore" gamers hate on games like madden and other series because of their yearly releases, and then turn a blind eye to what capcom does with the megaman series, which releases more then 1 megaman game a year. I don't understand how people don't see the line im drawing between the two.
Also sorry to call people idiots. I admit again, that the first post on here was a bit loud and not very well laid out (lol).
07/19/09
Better yet , think of some other 8 bit nes titles from back in the day that are pretty much the same thing over an over but still considered classic... Ghost&Goblins and its predecessor.. How about Contra on the nes? Madden is only that bad because there isn't any competition to go around it EA ruined that.. so Madden needs to be taken out the equasion all together. If they ever plan a Mega Man 10 in 8 bit style count me in .. its the game that keeps on giving.
07/19/09
And don't apologize, you made some good points! If people wanna whine, let them whine. It's why non-starred comments don't get thrown up on the front page now.
Just cuz some people don't find your comments interesting or agreeing with their own opinions doesn't mean you shouldn't tailor it to them.
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I can see your point with the MM releases. While I was looking at the MM DS games earlier, I noticed one that had TWO sequels in the same year. Its crazy stuff. And if you're talking about "hardcore" gamers (ie. the self-proclaimed ones) then a bit of fanboyism is most likely involved with them. It's BLASPHEMY to criticize our Blue Savior!!
And as for the "idiot" comment, thats probably why you're getting people who don't see the line you're drawing or the idea that you're trying to get across. Once they see that someone is calling them an idiot, a flag goes up and they charge up their arm cannons. And once the're in "killing mode," all they'll see is red.
Pssssst. (Don't tell anyone...but most people on the internet ARE idiots.) :D
07/20/09
(Sorry, trying to be as much of a condescending asshole as possible.)
But in all seriousness, I don't really like the new system. I wish they'd go back to the commenting system they had before. To me, it was perfect.
So, all I can say is keep posting and maybe you'll become an asshole like me. ;D
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in all seriousness, I really would like to know what this secret really could be, I didn't even know the series was known for its hidden stuff.
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And yes, it has been a series that has lived on treading on old grounds, but as a mascot for a company that basically lives off rehashing, I think it's very representative. And what more do you need for the mascot series of a game company?
Besides, Im fine with it as long as it is fun. And Megaman 9, with its decidedly retro design (not just in art, also in game design) somehow did struck a nerve. A good one.
07/19/09
I beat the game countless times, bought and enjoyed the DLC, got 100% challenges and tried pretty much every single combination of weapons and actions that made the slightest sense to find that secret.
While MM9 players were searching for this secret, at least some other interesting things were uncovered, small as they can be.
s-kill already mentioned that the secret is just "a little nugget", which means either that he wasn't expecting such huge frenzy or that he's just playing, adding spice to the cause.
People obsessed way too much about that empty slot in MM7, I guess this one secret could stay alive for a good while...
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