Mega Man Legacy Collection

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  • Summary: Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcoms iconic Blue Bomber. Featuring faithful reproductions of the series origins with the original six Mega Man games, the Legacy Collection will remind long-time fans and introduce newcomers to what made Mega Man such aMega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcoms iconic Blue Bomber. Featuring faithful reproductions of the series origins with the original six Mega Man games, the Legacy Collection will remind long-time fans and introduce newcomers to what made Mega Man such a popular and iconic character. Mega Man Legacy Collection will feature all six games and more!

    In addition to the six Mega Man games, Mega Man Legacy Collection features new ways to experience the classic games with the Museum Mode and new Challenge Mode. Challenge Mode remixes gameplay segments from all six games, with plenty of scaling difficulty objectives for experienced players to conquer yet serving as a good starting point for new players, too. Museum Mode contains a comprehensive collection of history, high-res art and original concept pieces a mega treat for any fan of Mega Man and video game history.

    FEATURES

    * Six classic games in one Play a piece of video game history with the original six Mega Man games and experience the origins of the classic series.
    * 8-bit style with HD flair The games retain their retro 8-bit style with an added HD finish, giving a crisp, clean look to the charming, classic sprites.
    * Challenge remix mode for new and veteran players The robust new Challenge Mode remixes gameplay from all six games for a new type of challenge. It provides both increasingly difficult trials for experienced players and also teaches newcomers to become familiar with the style of the games and tackle some of the trickier areas.
    * Museum of the era The Museum Mode features a massive repository of history and art collected from the era of the games in this collection. Take a look back at the history of Mega Man with loads of information, high-res art, concept pieces, sketches and more in the Museum.
    * Developed with an all-new engine Using the newly developed Eclipse Engine, Capcom and Digital Eclipse are able to archive these six pieces of video game history with faithful reproductions of the originals for a new generation of gamers.
    * Leaderboards and video replays Fans will be able to watch video replays of the top players on the leaderboards, showcasing a whole new generation of Mega Man talent!    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Nintendojo
    Apr 1, 2016
    91
    There are plenty of nitpicks that can be made about Mega Man Legacy Collection, but at its core, the title is a compilation of some of the best games of the 8-bit era.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Feb 21, 2016
    90
    Mega Man Legacy Collection is a great package with a lot of content and stuff to do - for newcomers it's worth acknowledging that each game is very challenging, and could be too much for someone who isn't used to the steep learning curve.
  3. ZTGD
    Feb 23, 2016
    85
    Mega Man has never been known as a walk in the park when it came to difficulty and this port tries its best to stay true to the original feel. Fans new and old should most certainly check out this collection. I highly recommend it.
  4. Slant Magazine
    Feb 29, 2016
    80
    It showcases how seemingly minor tweaks to a series can have significant effects on its kinetic potential.
  5. IGN Sweden
    Mar 15, 2016
    78
    Mega Man for new and old gamers, with a slice of uninspired bonus content on the side.
  6. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 10, 2016
    74
    Mega Man Legacy Collection on the 3DS is a great collection of games and extras, but players who already have the Virtual Console games might be hard pressed to spend $30 on 54 challenges that have little replayability without any online functionality and leaderboards. It also doesn’t help that they left out the widescreen option from the console/PC versions. If you can get past that, you’ll find a lot of classic NES enjoyment within this collection.
  7. Gaming Age
    Feb 29, 2016
    50
    The Mega Man titles for both the NES and the Game Boy have already been featured on the Nintendo eShop, so if you already own any of those I can’t recommend the Legacy Collection. If you don’t own any of the Mega Man titles on your 3DS and really want to take down some robot masters (I’m coming for you Dust Man) on the go, then the Legacy collection is a good buy.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. rockmanandblues
    Feb 24, 2016
    10
    Let me explain why I think this particular collection deserves a ten. Having played many different ports/roms/compilations of the Mega ManLet me explain why I think this particular collection deserves a ten. Having played many different ports/roms/compilations of the Mega Man series, this version wins out for a number of reasons.

    1. The roms used are near perfect, if not perfect copies of the originals. Many people remember the Mega Man Anniversary Collection for PS2, Xbox, and Gamecube. Even though those had Mega Man 7 and 8 available (which this version does not) , the collections were plagued with a variety of issues (including lack of controller mapping and overall inaccuracies), which this version remedies.

    2. The extras. Oh man the extras. This version (along with the other versions) has a museum mode, which documents concept art, music, and box designs from all the different versions. There is also the option to switch between which version of the games you play: you can pick either the American Mega Man or the Japanese Rockman roms. That, coupled with the extra challenges that you get only with this version (provided you have the Mega Man Amiibo/paywall) gives this version a slight lead over the others. It is also important to mention that the 3DS versions also get two backgrounds for free with codes provided in the box as well.

    3. Portability. This is the only collection that is currently portable. Of course, there are alternatives (like the PSN versions of the Rockman games on PSP, or the 3DS E-shop versions) but this collection has them all, with extras, for thirty bucks.

    Considering how many versions of these games I have played, I was skeptical that this collection would be as good as it is. I was wrong. This is the best collection to date. The roms look better than the E-shop versions, and considering the price tag, you would be hard pressed to buy a better version. Do yourself a favor and pick this up immediately.    … Expand
  2. DarthSidious63
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    This is a must own for any fan of Mega Man. If you are still an owner of the older 3DS XL I recommend for you to buy it from e-Shop cause itsThis is a must own for any fan of Mega Man. If you are still an owner of the older 3DS XL I recommend for you to buy it from e-Shop cause its half the price.… Expand
  4. Coolms9
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Great collection, nice having all these games together on the 3DS for a good price, adds a nice autofire feature which is useful because 3DSGreat collection, nice having all these games together on the 3DS for a good price, adds a nice autofire feature which is useful because 3DS buttons aren't exactly the most pleasant to mash with, this game also features a challenges section, which are very fun and very completion-friendly, and makes this collection really stand out and it not being just a bunch of ports, this collection also has some nice bonuses, such as artwork or music, overall just a really good collection of Mega Man games, which are really fun.… Expand
  5. EpicLadySponge
    Apr 13, 2016
    8
    Mega Man's back for another pack of the first six Mega Man games. I don't mind if you're getting it. As long you're only buying it just toMega Man's back for another pack of the first six Mega Man games. I don't mind if you're getting it. As long you're only buying it just to remember Mega Man, then I'm fine with it because its gameplay looks solid enough to hold the game one by one.… Expand
  6. Halkem
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    If you like the classic mega man series, this collection is a worth buy! Saddly Mega Man 8-10 aren't available on 3ds, so that's a shame.
  7. GAGMR
    Nov 21, 2016
    7
    I have mixed feelings about this one. There are the classic Mega Man games that I know & love, but they perform like crap. FPS stutters inI have mixed feelings about this one. There are the classic Mega Man games that I know & love, but they perform like crap. FPS stutters in some games, while is silky smooth in others. The sprite lag I can deal with, if it had an option to turn off but it doesn't You're stuck running in NES mode even though the hardware is more than capable than running games without limitations. Oh, and you can't play the games in 3D which kind of sucks. If you're a mega man fan like myself, you'll probably appreciate it. If not, give it a pass.… Expand
  8. Dragonfly44
    Nov 27, 2017
    5
    It’s not bad, but I would much rather play something besides this game. The games are too challenging to be any fun and it takes a long timeIt’s not bad, but I would much rather play something besides this game. The games are too challenging to be any fun and it takes a long time to get good at the game, which comes with very little of a reward.… Expand

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#19 Best 3DS Game of 2016
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#24 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
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