Mega Man II on the NES is almost perfect in every facet... fantastic game play, crisp controls, fair challenge, incredible music, splendidMega Man II on the NES is almost perfect in every facet... fantastic game play, crisp controls, fair challenge, incredible music, splendid level design, it looks outstanding (even today) and the music is exquisite. The fact that all of these elements are present is what makes the game such a peerless classic.
The two big problems with the iOS version of the game is that it ruins two of these elements. Even on a large iPhone device, the game loses some of it's visual flair but that problem pales in comparison to the issue of the controls. Mega Man games demand precise inputs and sadly, touch controls simply can't cater for this. The controls are so problematic that it really brings the game down several notches to the point where I can't offer a solid recommendation for this port.…Full Review »