Probably unlocks 'absurd mode' where you start the game in total darkness, equipped only with a toothless rake and your legendary cyborg wit to carry you through 255 levels of unending, sadistic capcom terror. Either that or different pants.
Mega Man 9 became my second favorite game of 2008. So much so that I bought it three times to show my support. I can now get my Blue Bomber fix on any current gen console I happen to be on.
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.
I swear this guy is trolling, unless there is some ridiculous process none could fathom to get the easter egg(like with the recent donkey kong easter egg) I don't see how this secret has yet to be found. Almost a year now since the release, hacker have dug up unused sprites, people have found all kinds of stuff and the secret has yet to be found? HAXXORZ!!!
The secret is how idiots still buy this piece of trash series after the same crap repackaged every year with a new set of sprites. At least madden tries to hide is rehashes with tiny improvements. MM series has been the same crap since day one. And no, Battle Network dosnt count.
@UCHU: Megaman ONE was fun, its not anymore. Everyone always complains about games like mario and madden every year being the same crap, and how it hurts the industry, yet the hardcore gamers for some reason still love this crap. The first one was a very solid platformer, theres only so much nostalgia you can take before you should realize your getting ripped off.
@EvilBadman: @Courteous_Gentleman: The real mystery is why people without stars have to cry and whine about people with stars, instead of actually forming a counterpoint. Stars mostly mean nothing here anyway, saying everyone and their neighbour has one. Get over it, you dont have one, means nothing. Should I ignore your comments because you DONT have a star?
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...
@Scazza: Yes, this is the brilliant insight the star commenters bring. Kudos to the system, Gawker. Really highlighting the best and most pertinent, well thought out, and insightful commentary the community has.
@Scazza: Yep, whenever I play a game I really enjoy the first thing I think of is "WOW, this game is great, I hope they make a squeal that is completely different!"
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.
@dry-roasted-peanuts: Theres a difference between a sequel (see Half Life series or Final Fantasy) and a quick cash in (see Megaman, Madden or any non-first party Wii series).
@Illusion: @Ace11: Is this all kotaku commenting has become, a bunch if whiners without stars, complaining about people who have stars, seriously you people needs to get OVER yourselves. Its a bloody comment section on a web blog, if the best you can do is whine that you dont have a star beside your name, you need to really take a good look at your outlook on life.
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.
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.
@evilweevle: I really dont care about the flaming, I don't go online to make friends. Im talking about the random people whos only contribute to the conversation is "retarded statems like yours deserve all the shit they get" and "Whaa, why do you have a star and I don't".
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...
@Scazza: People do like Madden, etc, and people do like Mega Man. It's just that you don't like it.
"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.
@Witzbold: Read up, I don't like maddens cash in tactics either. Why would i talk about not liking madden in a topic about MM? My point is that all series that do what Capcom does with MM, they remake, rerelease and slap MM label on everything to get people to buy it, and it sells so well bugs the shit out of me and is contributing to the glut this industry experiences with the same shit over and over. Its the same tactic they do to get casual people to buy Wii crap, which the hardcore people love to make fun of, but as soon as you call out Megaman, you get hell brought down on you.
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.
@Scazza: I agree with you and yet I don't. I mean, come on. The video game industry is a business and if anyone thinks that the companies actually care about you, me, or anybody else, then they should get a wake up call. They are a business and the point is to make money. And if making money means "cashing in" on established franchises with a fanbase, then thats what they're going to do. That is the bottom line. And yeah, sometimes (actually...a lot of the time) they give you the low blow and make trashy sequels to games just to take your money.
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)
@Scazza: I am not envious of your little star, nor do I care about how long ago you started commenting Kotaku. I am miffed that because of the new system, your ridiculous trolling was top posted with no other merit.
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).
@Starshock: I know I jumped pretty quick and came off as hating on all MM games. I actually thought 9 was a good title. why? It was clear to be a game made to resemble the old ones and they didn't hide it as a new awesome super version. They where upfront and pretty much said it was a classic remake-like game. i dont hate on MM9 in all honesty. I also dont hate on the original few games of the series. At the time, they where VERY solid (and hard) platformers.
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).
@Scazza: The truth is , no matter which Mega Man it is , there really is no other way to do Mega Man except in its current form. Play Level , kill enemys , fight boss. Mega Man is a classic and always will be if they changed the way it is , I simply wouldn't buy it.
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.
@Scazza: I'm gonna say it's probably because Megaman is still more well-crafted than roughly 75% of the shit that gets put out there, so it generally doesn't HAVE to change.
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.
@Superlocke: I will give you that the MM games do tend to be better made then most cash-ins, and I also accept that they make them to cater for the fans of the series.
@Scazza: Aaaah, I see. Then I guess I agree with you even more. And I certainly do not condone the business practices of the industry. I hate it. But thats the way it is, and the only thing I can do is not buy the shoddy products (though 10 more people will fill my void haha).
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
@Scazza: the secret is how... Nevermind, you compared Mega Man to Madden, and you made an invalid point because Mega Man was good enough to only need tiny improvements... The only logical explanation I have is that you're just mad at Capcom because you DON'T KNOW THEIR SECRET. It's sad what Mega Man 9 has turned people into...
@Scazza: Oh...Though I know you said you were mostly talking about the multitude of DS games and such, I think that MM9 is rightfully labeled as a sequel. Its a familiar style of gameplay with more bosses, levels, and weapons. Also, its at a fair price for those who like 2d sidescrollers (and of course, the Megaman series).
@Scazza: There are plenty of series that are remarkably similar game in game out though. Mega Man/Castlevania/Pokemon to name a few. I have to admit I'm biased against this argument, because I could play Castlevania and Pokemon from now until death and not get bored, but I really don't see the harm in it. Just like I don't see the harm in sports titles existing year after year. If it's a game I don't care for, I ignore it. If someone else enjoys a game I don't, more power to them. I've hated on some pretty well loved titles, and loved some hated games. I don't want the games I hate to not exist, I just don't wish to play them.
@Scazza: I complain because it's a completely broken system, and this is a choice example of it. Completely worthless post, but it gets pushed because someone with a star wrote it. I didn't give a damn about stars when they were ill-considered "rewards" (How ill-considered is clearly evidenced by the quality of people that have them), but now that they actually grant you the privilege of having your post be seen, it's a completely broken and stupid system.
@Scazza: Megaman also had tiny tiny improvements (sliding, charge shot, Rush, etc.).
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.
MM9 is my favorite game this generation (ironically).
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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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.
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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.
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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...
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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
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(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.
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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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