This is, in my opinion, the second best in the series. It had great, memorable music, especially Shadow Man's theme, and none of the bosses were as cheap as in Mega Man 2. In case you are wondering what my favorite is, it is Mega Man 7. It was very satisfying and worth it to find every secret, and it also had a very great soundtrack.
@President_Leever: True, Mega Man 6 was kind of dull compared to the others, and what was with all of the cartoony sound effects? Although 5 and 6 were not in the league of the older ones or 7 and 8, they were a vast improvement over 4.
Can't say much for the graphics, but hey, it is in development. Interesting art style, though. I also noticed that is has the same screenshot twice! Well, I guess it's time to actually read the article now.
This game seems pretty good, especially if one man created nearly the entire game! I did like the music in the video, even if it had poor sound quality.
@Starwolf_UK: Huh! So that's what that weird game in the new trailer was. Honestly I think that looks better than this.
I mean come on! Don't they take video games seriously? I mean why don't you just go outside and play catch? I don't see how this could be remotely fun.
I'm starting to think I should get this game. I mean it is probably the same as all the others, but… …… ……………………………………………………oh who am I kidding; I want this game!
I've been excited about this game since the interview with RiverMan Media. • block puzzler that isn't a Tetris Clone… • Meteos rocks… • mainly two player… • something else…
I was eager to see this list. Mega Man 9 is #1! (Which is odd considering the game's title. ) It's good to know that we're not alone in the field of good-gamery.
I have no idea how you're supposed to get past the part in Wily's castle with the wall turrets. You have to use mines to blow them up but there is not enough ammo!
I was expecting a 10, but 9 is still off the charts. It sounds like a great game, but points come rarely for me and 8 games is enough classic Mega Man for me.
Wow, these are such a waste of time. I wouldn't bother with these even if I was seriously bored or if I'd get a 75% discount on every video game I would buy for the rest of my life! Wait, beat the 8 bosses without your helmet? What's that supposed to mean? Is it like Mario's cap in Super Mario 64?
I have GOT to be the only person who won't kill for this game. I already have Mega Man Anniversary Collection, so yeah… Flame me all ya want for that by the way.
@Corbie: You know, this new avatar looks creepier than the Skullarach.
I never gave a hoot about this game. When I heard "Twist" in the name, I figured it would give about as many broken wrists as, oh, I dunno, mgntca Twist?
@Corbie: Aww, I'm gonna miss that grim reaper with the lollipop…
This game is no Double Dash (my favorite racing game EVER, I don't know why everyone hates it), but I find it way more enjoyable than Super Mario Kart. First of all, enemies obtain items the way you do instead of pulling their character specific item out of nowhere. And they can't jump over all your items either. The rubber band AI is here, though and the worst it has ever been. The game is generally more fun to play and has slightly better graphics, although I must admit that the 2 player is better in Super Mario Kart. The Mario Kart games from best to worst in my opinion are: Double Dash!! Super Circuit MK Wii MK 64 MK DS (too slow) SMK
That last comment on the review was kind of harsh. I like this game and its creative level and enemy design, and the graphics still remain some of the best I've seen in a game like this. The Yoshi voices are a little annoying, though, and eating enough fruit to clear a stage is kind of dumb.
Hmph. Nintendo tried to make the terrible Pokémon not-game topple Strong Bad by advertising it more on Nintendo.com and it didn't entirely work. A few more dimwitted kids and it would've worked, though! At least SPOGS is falling off.
Wow. This game continues to look more and more like a game I already own. Wait, wait… How could a robot visit hot spas? Wouldn't it short-circuit or something?
You know, when I heard about WiiWare, I was hoping it would have more items of the "game" persuasion, implying fun and enjoyment. Fish-tanks will always be boring, virtual or not!
Why Nintendo Power said that this is, "Recomended!" is beyond me. My guess is that they just loOOove terrible Pokémon cash-ins/Nintendo published games/games that just don't give a darn about making the Pokémon look like the Pokémon themselves instead of wierd, somewhat disturbing jumbles of polygons that were lazily thrown together by a two-year old who was given a very vague description of what the Pokémon look like and was then set to work on creating the rather sloppy models within two minutes.
You can forget about this game being released due to the whole Tetris-in-the-name thing. And they already released Pokémon Puzzle League, probably to replace this.
Looking at the video, this game has nothing to do with beer! They were just so drunk at the time that they decided to put the word "beer" in the name of a video game and hope it would sell well to the people who think the word "beer" is funny. Well, they changed the name to "Pong Toss," so now even less copies will be downloaded!
This game easily has the best writing of any RPG, even if the storyline is somewhat incomprehensible. I also liked the music in battles for some reason.
@MrLopez: It depends on whether you want consistent platforming gameplay (EWJ1) or something completely new in each level, not all of which even have traditional side-scrolling gameplay (EWJ2). But if you must know, I personally like EWJ1 better.
@Cally: Yeah, the SNES version was missing that level, but I can tell from the video that the SNES version has MUCH better sound quality.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is the most crazy, varied platformer in existence. Each level (up to Flyin' King anyway) is different and has a unique twist. Also very funny. I love the falling Grannies and that one part with the game show.
Capcom just digs the quote, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." So a decade from then they release the same game with the same graphics and people will buy it. Well, I think it's time to move on. And for a retro experience, why not get the originals on VC (as soon as they come out in America (which they probably won't, along with all the other games everybody wants (Earthbound, Super Smash Bros., Kirby Super Star...(which they will definitely not release because of the impending DS remake (which is pretty much the same game with some added features (so it will cost more money (when we could just get it for eight bucks))))))).
But I hope they at least update the sound quality (which I am positive they will not (crying face (I forget how to type a crying face.))). The awesome original music was both awesome and awesome! It would have been even more awesome had it had more awesome sound quality.
Don't get your hopes up. Just 'cause they rated it doesn't mean it won' t be the last game they're gonna release on VC. Just look at Kirby Super Star and Tetris Attack! Those were great games rated a year ago and have they been released yet? No.
Edit: Okay, KSS will definitely not be released due to the upcoming DS remake. And Pokémon Puzzle League has already been released.
I think I agree with strade32. In fact, the maker's of this game were probably drunk too so they thought of this bad idea in the drunken haze because they thought that since they liked it while they were drunk, and since they thought other people would be drunk, and drunk minds think alike, that the game would sell well because supposedly there would be a lot of drunk people out there wanting to do stupid drunk things. Whew, that was a mouthful.
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Re: Review: Midnight Bowling (WiiWare)
Wow, I thought these guys had a streak going! Let's hope (ugh…) Brain Challenge won't be so bad.
Re: Mega Man 3
This is, in my opinion, the second best in the series. It had great, memorable music, especially Shadow Man's theme, and none of the bosses were as cheap as in Mega Man 2. In case you are wondering what my favorite is, it is Mega Man 7. It was very satisfying and worth it to find every secret, and it also had a very great soundtrack.
@President_Leever: True, Mega Man 6 was kind of dull compared to the others, and what was with all of the cartoony sound effects? Although 5 and 6 were not in the league of the older ones or 7 and 8, they were a vast improvement over 4.
Re: More Informaton On Boingz From RealNetworks
Can't say much for the graphics, but hey, it is in development. Interesting art style, though. I also noticed that is has the same screenshot twice! Well, I guess it's time to actually read the article now.
Re: Why You Should Be Excited About Cave Story
This game seems pretty good, especially if one man created nearly the entire game! I did like the music in the video, even if it had poor sound quality.
Re: New WiiWare Game: Let's Catch
@Starwolf_UK: Huh! So that's what that weird game in the new trailer was. Honestly I think that looks better than this.
I mean come on! Don't they take video games seriously? I mean why don't you just go outside and play catch? I don't see how this could be remotely fun.
Re: USA WiiWare Update: Bomberman Blast And Art Style: ORBIENT
Coolz. I think I will be's getting this along with MegaMan 9 on my next card. Which will probably happen in three months.
Re: Review: Mega Man 9 (WiiWare)
I'm starting to think I should get this game. I mean it is probably the same as all the others, but…
……
……………………………………………………oh who am I kidding; I want this game!
Re: Mega Man 9 - Proto Man Details Revealed
MegaMan 7 versus? That is so fake. There is no vs. mode in that game!
Oh, right. The ProtoMan thing. I might get him if I decide to get the game. I think it would make the game harder though.
Re: Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie "Exclusively" on XBLA
Phew! Good thing I have both Banjo Kazooie and Tooie on N64 already.
Re: First Impressions: MadStone
I've been excited about this game since the interview with RiverMan Media.
• block puzzler that isn't a Tetris Clone…
• Meteos rocks…
• mainly two player…
• something else…
Looks like a winner to me!
Re: Top 20 WiiWare Games in USA (24th Sept)
I was eager to see this list. Mega Man 9 is #1! (Which is odd considering the game's title. ) It's good to know that we're not alone in the field of good-gamery.
Re: Mega Man 2
I have no idea how you're supposed to get past the part in Wily's castle with the wall turrets. You have to use mines to blow them up but there is not enough ammo!
Re: Review: Mega Man 9 (WiiWare)
I was expecting a 10, but 9 is still off the charts. It sounds like a great game, but points come rarely for me and 8 games is enough classic Mega Man for me.
Re: Mega Man 9 Challenge List
Wow, these are such a waste of time. I wouldn't bother with these even if I was seriously bored or if I'd get a 75% discount on every video game I would buy for the rest of my life! Wait, beat the 8 bosses without your helmet? What's that supposed to mean? Is it like Mario's cap in Super Mario 64?
Re: Tetris Party
Hm… Tetris DS should already satisfy my Tetris needs, right? Would this be worth it?
Re: Plättchen: Twist 'n' Paint Going Up Against Mega Man 9
Aw, no Bomberman? Whatever. I don't have any points anyway.
Re: Capcom's Mega Man 9 Press Kit Goes Retro
I have GOT to be the only person who won't kill for this game. I already have Mega Man Anniversary Collection, so yeah… Flame me all ya want for that by the way.
@Corbie: You know, this new avatar looks creepier than the Skullarach.
Re: Review: Plättchen: Twist 'n' Paint (WiiWare)
I forgot the DreamCast even had a logo! To me back then it was like what the PS3 is today, at least in my opinion.
Re: Review: Potpourrii (WiiWare)
I was never interested in this game, but at least it is better than Plattchen apparently.
Re: Review: Plättchen: Twist 'n' Paint (WiiWare)
I never gave a hoot about this game. When I heard "Twist" in the name, I figured it would give about as many broken wrists as, oh, I dunno, mgntca Twist?
@Corbie: Aww, I'm gonna miss that grim reaper with the lollipop…
Re: Plättchen: Twist 'n' Paint
I'm not sure I understand… by which I mean I am sure I don't understand. You just flip tiles and they break somehow?
@ x.SuperMario.x (56): Gamespot is right. "Stupid people, they've everywhere." FAIL
Re: First Impressions: Alien Crush Returns
@Atlantis1982: Sonic Spinball and Sonic Pinball Party are two different games.
Re: Kirby's Adventure
The only minus here is the fact that the controls are unresponsive. Other than that, 5 stars!
Re: Mario Kart 64
This game is no Double Dash (my favorite racing game EVER, I don't know why everyone hates it), but I find it way more enjoyable than Super Mario Kart. First of all, enemies obtain items the way you do instead of pulling their character specific item out of nowhere. And they can't jump over all your items either. The rubber band AI is here, though and the worst it has ever been. The game is generally more fun to play and has slightly better graphics, although I must admit that the 2 player is better in Super Mario Kart.
The Mario Kart games from best to worst in my opinion are:
Double Dash!!
Super Circuit
MK Wii
MK 64
MK DS (too slow)
SMK
Re: EarthBound
^Yep, that's what Nintendo wanted to happen when they put him in.
Re: Clu Clu Land
You must uncover all the buried gems to make a shape while avoiding the urchins.
Re: Yoshi's Story
That last comment on the review was kind of harsh. I like this game and its creative level and enemy design, and the graphics still remain some of the best I've seen in a game like this. The Yoshi voices are a little annoying, though, and eating enough fruit to clear a stage is kind of dumb.
Re: Top 20 WiiWare Games in USA (27th August)
@deadbattery
That is the most apt description of My Pokémon Ranch ever written.
Re: Top 20 WiiWare Games in USA (27th August)
Hmph. Nintendo tried to make the terrible Pokémon not-game topple Strong Bad by advertising it more on Nintendo.com and it didn't entirely work. A few more dimwitted kids and it would've worked, though! At least SPOGS is falling off.
Re: EU VC Releases: Super Mario RPG and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
Huh? Wha...? Pfargtl?!? Nintendo got SquareEnix to agree to THIS? And, and, it's on VC, not DS... Is this a dream?
Re: Mega Man 9 Opening Cinematic - Retrotastic!
This game would not receive nearly as much hype if it were 16-bit.
Re: Top 20 WiiWare Games in America (13th August)
Yes! Strong Bad and his yellow dog beat the crap out of that yellow mouse! Wait, Toki Tori at the bottom? Noooooooooooo!!!!
Re: More Info About Mega Man 9 Bosses
Wow. This game continues to look more and more like a game I already own. Wait, wait… How could a robot visit hot spas? Wouldn't it short-circuit or something?
Re: Strong Bad Episode 2 - Strong Badia the Free
Getting it.
As soon as I get the first, that is!
Re: My Aquarium
You know, when I heard about WiiWare, I was hoping it would have more items of the "game" persuasion, implying fun and enjoyment. Fish-tanks will always be boring, virtual or not!
Re: Major League Eating: Kodiak Bear Unleashed
@WiiloveitOnline
That's what they wanted to happen.
Re: Keiji Inafune Reveals More About Mega Man 9
Don't worry. It wouldn't be a Mega Man game without being excruciatingly hard!
Re: My Pokémon Ranch
Why Nintendo Power said that this is, "Recomended!" is beyond me. My guess is that they just loOOove terrible Pokémon cash-ins/Nintendo published games/games that just don't give a darn about making the Pokémon look like the Pokémon themselves instead of wierd, somewhat disturbing jumbles of polygons that were lazily thrown together by a two-year old who was given a very vague description of what the Pokémon look like and was then set to work on creating the rather sloppy models within two minutes.
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog
This is exactly the same as the Game Gear one, which I can play on Sonic Adventure DX. In terms of quality, I say, "meh."
Re: Tetris Attack
You can forget about this game being released due to the whole Tetris-in-the-name thing. And they already released Pokémon Puzzle League, probably to replace this.
Re: Frat Party Games - Pong Toss
Looking at the video, this game has nothing to do with beer! They were just so drunk at the time that they decided to put the word "beer" in the name of a video game and hope it would sell well to the people who think the word "beer" is funny. Well, they changed the name to "Pong Toss," so now even less copies will be downloaded!
Re: Wild West Guns - First Screenshots
Maybe this is what translated Metal Gear...
Re: EarthBound
This game easily has the best writing of any RPG, even if the storyline is somewhat incomprehensible. I also liked the music in battles for some reason.
Re: Earthworm Jim
@MrLopez: It depends on whether you want consistent platforming gameplay (EWJ1) or something completely new in each level, not all of which even have traditional side-scrolling gameplay (EWJ2). But if you must know, I personally like EWJ1 better.
@Cally: Yeah, the SNES version was missing that level, but I can tell from the video that the SNES version has MUCH better sound quality.
Re: Earthworm Jim 2
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is the most crazy, varied platformer in existence. Each level (up to Flyin' King anyway) is different and has a unique twist. Also very funny. I love the falling Grannies and that one part with the game show.
Re: Mega Man 9
Capcom just digs the quote, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." So a decade from then they release the same game with the same graphics and people will buy it. Well, I think it's time to move on. And for a retro experience, why not get the originals on VC (as soon as they come out in America (which they probably won't, along with all the other games everybody wants (Earthbound, Super Smash Bros., Kirby Super Star...(which they will definitely not release because of the impending DS remake (which is pretty much the same game with some added features (so it will cost more money (when we could just get it for eight bucks))))))).
But I hope they at least update the sound quality (which I am positive they will not (crying face (I forget how to type a crying face.))). The awesome original music was both awesome and awesome! It would have been even more awesome had it had more awesome sound quality.
Re: EarthBound
Don't get your hopes up. Just 'cause they rated it doesn't mean it won' t be the last game they're gonna release on VC. Just look at Kirby Super Star and Tetris Attack! Those were great games rated a year ago and have they been released yet? No.
Edit: Okay, KSS will definitely not be released due to the upcoming DS remake. And Pokémon Puzzle League has already been released.
Re: Strong Bad Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner
Saving up for this. I've been a long-time h*r fan and I'd love to see them hit WiiWare. Next game I'm getting!
Re: Frat Party Games - Beer Pong
I think I agree with strade32.
In fact, the maker's of this game were probably drunk too so they thought of this bad idea in the drunken haze because they thought that since they liked it while they were drunk, and since they thought other people would be drunk, and drunk minds think alike, that the game would sell well because supposedly there would be a lot of drunk people out there wanting to do stupid drunk things.
Whew, that was a mouthful.
Re: Block Breaker Deluxe
Arkanoid is enough Breakout for me. I bet Arkanoid is just as good, too. And what's with the Vegas motif and the unnecessary characters?