Mega Man 8 (1996)

Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Ocean Software, Capcom
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres: Shooter, Platform
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 92 player ratings

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How it feels

A bright, anime-soaked dash through robot-filled stages where quick reflexes and weapon-swapping keep you moving forward in a relentless colorful rush.

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About

A gigantic space explosion sends two strange meteors crashing to Earth. The call goes out and Mega Man speeds to the site. There he sees his arch-rival, Dr. Wiley, fleeing the scene, clutching one of the mysterious metallic meteors. Now Mega Man must uncover the secret of the second meteor in a race to stay one step ahead of Dr. Wiley and his new deadly breed of super-powered robots. • Battle across 14 huge stages to face eight devious new enemies. • Multiple upgrades for Mega Man - customize to your specifications every game. • Intense Japanese anime intros, cut scenes and cinema screens. • Incredibly fluid animation and highly detailed backgrounds.

What players say

A bright, stylized late-Mega-Man entry famous for gorgeous anime cutscenes paired with hilariously bad voice acting that fans find campily charming. Solid if divisive platforming with some punishing sections and a saccharine tone.

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