Mega Man Legacy Collection

 PlayStation 4
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 45 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 78
  3. Negative: 20 out of 78
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  1. Troublewalking
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    This is the 6 original 8 bit Megaman's. It is the original games from the original code, with the original bugs. Which means it also has the original exploits and codes. If your a true Megaman fan and want the game from back in the day on your new console, this is perfect for you.

    Don't be fooled by the negative ratings. 5 of the 6 negative reviews come from the same 2 people.    This is the 6 original 8 bit Megaman's. It is the original games from the original code, with the original bugs. Which means it also has the original exploits and codes. If your a true Megaman fan and want the game from back in the day on your new console, this is perfect for you.

    Don't be fooled by the negative ratings. 5 of the 6 negative reviews come from the same 2 people. Apparently they bought it for the PS4, then went and bought it on the PS4. Then one of them bought it for the PC and surprisingly hated it there also. That's assuming they bought it at all.

    Also the negative reviews fall into 3 areas, based on unrealistic expectations. Some wanted the 10 bit games. Which they knew weren't coming in this collection. But might come as a DLC if this does well. The other admitted there were small timing issues only a hardcore Megaman Savant would notice. And then there is the Mixed reviews that wanted the game to be updated for today's gamers. Which would be a waste of Capcom's time and resources. Since the original maker of Megaman made "Mighty #9" which is launching next month and is basically a modernized Megaman.    … Expand
  2. piedpiper
    Oct 21, 2015
    10
    Another positive review stating to ignore the negative reviews. I own these games on NES and have played 3 of the 6 as recently as last week. This collection is as faithful of a recreation as I have come across for any game. Yes, you MAY POSSIBLY MIGHT notice some visual glitches and timing issues but 99.99% of you won't (I didn't and I am an AVID fan). One person stated that itAnother positive review stating to ignore the negative reviews. I own these games on NES and have played 3 of the 6 as recently as last week. This collection is as faithful of a recreation as I have come across for any game. Yes, you MAY POSSIBLY MIGHT notice some visual glitches and timing issues but 99.99% of you won't (I didn't and I am an AVID fan). One person stated that it doesn't come with a sound track or art work...which it 100% does...even old mockups and **** I've never seen before.

    Further, it is $15 for 6 games. You can't buy them on NES for that. You can't buy MegaMan 2 on NES for double that in good condition.

    10/10 would buy again and would have paid more for it.    … Expand
  3. 666Game666
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    These games are well emulated and just as you remember them. A save anytime feature has been added.
  4. blakeollie
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    It is great because it is freaking MEGA MAN! If you like Mega Man and want to have the 6 original games from the NES on your PS4 then this game is fro you! That is why I purchased it. The Challenges add hours of gameplay and challenge as you try to race to the finish under a certain time limit. The challenges also present playing mega man in a completely new way by throwing you intoIt is great because it is freaking MEGA MAN! If you like Mega Man and want to have the 6 original games from the NES on your PS4 then this game is fro you! That is why I purchased it. The Challenges add hours of gameplay and challenge as you try to race to the finish under a certain time limit. The challenges also present playing mega man in a completely new way by throwing you into multiple Mega Man games one after the other. I personally enjoy every Mega Man game, only problem is why not include more MEGA MAN GAMES! 9 and 10 would have been great.… Expand
  5. Q_C
    Oct 8, 2018
    8
    The Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 is an amazing throwback to six of the very best of Mega Man’s classic games. Everything you remember from this franchise is still great, the music, the graphical style, the challenging yet rewarding gameplay. However, save states are a godsend for this re-released collection; progressing in areas you’re feeling stuck in became easier and made it a betterThe Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 is an amazing throwback to six of the very best of Mega Man’s classic games. Everything you remember from this franchise is still great, the music, the graphical style, the challenging yet rewarding gameplay. However, save states are a godsend for this re-released collection; progressing in areas you’re feeling stuck in became easier and made it a better user experience. The game is fun and highly replayable; there are many different ways to play. The downside is these games are all generally the same. With small additional adaptations such as the Slide, Rush upgrades, Charge Buster, or the Jet Pack. They’re generally the same game with the same concepts, not to mention these games originally came out yearly; like the Assassin’s Creed of the late 80’s. With a focus on, as Egoraptor would put it, “Jump and Shoot” Mechanics each of these games only take three hours to play through. So in total, it’s eighteen hours for a twenty dollar game. It can be a lackluster experience of rinse and repeat if played for too long in one sitting, but for the price, I think it’s a great gaming experience for a great piece of the media's wonderful history. Play this game in short bursts. Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 gets an 8/10… Expand
  6. SwagMuffin
    Oct 8, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Game, with smart uses of the music and nice extras. But why couldn't we unlock everything once we beat the game? it would take much less time.… Expand
  7. joel_tdl
    Feb 24, 2022
    8
    Colección Para La Nostalgia

    Antes de dar comentar cada entrega incluida, algunas generalidades: Esta colección agrega un botón de rebobinar que puede facilitar en gran medida los juegos, está claro que queda a consideración de cada jugador el usarlo o no, pero nunca olvidemos que el propósito de los videojuegos es divertirnos. Y nadie puede criticarnos por el cómo nos divertimos en un    Colección Para La Nostalgia

    Antes de dar comentar cada entrega incluida, algunas generalidades:
    Esta colección agrega un botón de rebobinar que puede facilitar en gran medida los juegos, está claro que queda a consideración de cada jugador el usarlo o no, pero nunca olvidemos que el propósito de los videojuegos es divertirnos. Y nadie puede criticarnos por el cómo nos divertimos en un sigle player.
    ¿Te parece divertido no usarlo? No lo uses.
    ¿Te parece divertido rebobinar cada mínimo error para no perder nunca? Adelante.

    Respecto de los añadidos no jugables, cada una de las seis entregas tiene:

    - Un Museo: que incluye galerías de arte, y arte conceptual.
    - Una Base de Datos: Que es un verdadero lujo. Ésta nos da información respecto de los oponentes y los jefes; sus puntos de vida, puntos de daño, vulnerabilidades, datos curiosos. Además, desde aquí podremos enfrentarnos a los jefes de forma independiente, útil para practicar o recordar batallas de la infancia.
    - Un Reproductor de Música: que incluye todas las piezas que escuchamos en el juego (la mayoría rondando las 20), y en el que estará sonando Willy Stage 1 hora tras hora en los dispositivos de muchos gamers (yo incluido)
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    MEGA MAN: 7.5
    Se respeta el ya conocido desliz y minúsculo retraso al saltar que dificultan bastante un nivel en específico, el juego que sentó las bases que serían mejoradas subsecuentemente. No es malo, pero claramente estaba muy verde.
    Mi track favorito: sin duda Fireman.

    MEGA MAN 2: 9.5
    El salto de calidad respecto del primero es inigualable. Tenemos un aumento en el número de jefes, además de 3 habilidades extras que nos ayudarán a conseguir ciertos ítems en los escenarios.
    No por nada Mega Man 2 es considerado, a la fecha, como uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia. Y ni hablar de su lugar de oro dentro del género. Más niveles, mas poderes, mejor música, mejor diseño. Mejor en todo.

    Mi track favorito: sobra decirlo… Wily Stage 1. Pero dejándolo de lado, ese Woodman uff.

    MEGA MAN 3: 8
    Después del mega éxito y calidad de su predecesor, este título la tenía difícil. Pero consiguió un desempeño decente. Aquí los niveles son más largos (aunque no mucho) y los jefes son más complicados y, sobre todo más veloces.
    Se agrega la función para deslizarnos por el suelo, lo cual mejora notablemente los escenarios al agregar esa libertad/dificultad.

    Mi mayor queja es que las batallas contra los jefes del primer título eran totalmente innecesarias.

    A nivel narrativo, hay por ahí un par de diálogos para darle un poco más de trama, pero nada especial.

    La banda sonora sí que es menos épica, pero no por eso es mala.
    Mi track favorito: Sparkman.

    MEGA MAN 4: 9
    No recordaba que fuera TAN bueno (!). Claro que lo jugué en mi infancia, pero no recordaba que fuera tremendo juegazo.

    A partir de esta entrega tenemos la habilidad de cargar el Mega Buster y hacer más daño con menos “clicks”. Hay más ítems de vida extra, lo cual se agradece.
    El deslizamiento también mejora, siendo así más mucho más fluido, y por tanto de más utilidad.

    En general la música la siento también superior a MegaMan 3, pero aquí el verdadero avance es en el diseño de escenarios: en sencillamente maravilloso. Todos y cada uno son muy muy buenos y el salto de calidad respecto de entregas anteriores es notorio.

    MegaMan 4 está acompañado de un par de cinemáticas que dan un vistazo más apropiado a la trama (muy simple, por supuesto).

    Mención honorífica al área de BrightMan, que es para mi una de las más originales y disfrutables de toda la saga.

    MEGA MAN 5: 8.5
    Después de que el 4 dejara el listón en alto, MM5 demostró que se podía seguir innovando en el diseño de niveles: tenemos un concepto bastante nuevo para la saga como que es el escenario de WaveMan, una buena mezcla de conceptos como lo es StarMan, o el increíble GravityMan.

    Los 8 jefes iniciales son más sencillos que en los 4 títulos anteriores, creo que los más sencillos hasta ahora. ¡No por eso malos!
    Hay aún más ítems de vida extra que en MM4, pero no me quejo en realidad. MegaMan 5 me parece la mejor opción para los nuevos en la franquicia que no quieran experimentarla en orden cronológico. La música, por otro lado, es bastante inferior, siendo mi track favorito: Wave man y la Wily Fortress. MEGA MAN 6: 7 Tanto a nivel de escenarios, jefes y piezas musicales se siente bastante por debajo de sus predecesores. El primer titulo podíamos excusarlo precisamente por ser el primero, pero después de experimentar otras entregas (MM5, sin ir mas lejos), éste se siente inexcusable. En el lado positivo, las dos versiones de MM que le tenemos al combinarnos con Rush, sí que me gustan. De hecho, me parecen más prácticas que los apoyos de las entregas previas. Pero no quita que tanto niveles, jefes, tracks y poderes se sientan desaprovechados.    … Expand
  8. Quink666
    Aug 25, 2015
    8
    The new challenge mode is really fun to waste a couple of hours on.
    You have several option on how you want it displayed. Old stlye TV or monitor. 4.3 or widescreen.
    You are also able to save you game at any point so if you have a difficlut time in a particular part of the map you can kinda abuse it. People complaining about it beeing played just like a 8bit game or a ROM but that    The new challenge mode is really fun to waste a couple of hours on.
    You have several option on how you want it displayed. Old stlye TV or monitor. 4.3 or widescreen.
    You are also able to save you game at any point so if you have a difficlut time in a particular part of the map you can kinda abuse it.

    People complaining about it beeing played just like a 8bit game or a ROM but that because that what the creators of the Collection wanted. All glitches and lags are still in the game and its awesome, its just like you are back in the late 80 or early 90 again =).

    If you like retro gaming this is for you, if you are a whiny resolution FPS biatch dont bother buying the game.

    Solid 8/10    … Expand
  9. ajgama987321
    Aug 25, 2015
    8
    Pros:
    -Its mega man
    Cons:
    -Only contain mega man 1 - 6 (The game is $14.99 so its not a bad deal)
    -Having the flickering problems from the classic versions from the nes (this could be use for authentic reason. to make you feel like your playing the originals. Or you could look at it as them cheeping out.)
    Overall fun. Something to hold over while the big releases come out.
  10. illphil
    Jun 19, 2016
    8
    People are clearly moaning over the re-release of old games rather than giving it a fair score. It's a 7 if you're too young to know these games and will be annoyed with how difficult they are. Its a 9 if you're a true fan, as you don't get all the Mega man games included. For me I will go down the middle and say 8. Since coming back to gaming i love these kind of difficult andPeople are clearly moaning over the re-release of old games rather than giving it a fair score. It's a 7 if you're too young to know these games and will be annoyed with how difficult they are. Its a 9 if you're a true fan, as you don't get all the Mega man games included. For me I will go down the middle and say 8. Since coming back to gaming i love these kind of difficult and challenging games, requiring learning patterns and skillful play. It's 2D platforming, pretty basic, but really hard. God knows how people completed Mega Man 1 back in the day with no save feature- they can't have had time for a girlfriend anyway. I just completed it thanks to the addition of the afore-mentioned save feature which is an absolute life-saver. It's a great package of old-school nostalgia, and will make you feel like a man when you finish it- just don't start with number 1 like I did. A Mega Man fan website told me when I was halfway through that it's best to start with 2 and go to 6, then do 1 last, I would say that's good advice, and there's help online for boss weaknesses and tips if you are struggling.… Expand
  11. BITESCREEN
    Jun 22, 2017
    9
    Braucht die Spielewelt wirklich noch eine Mega Man-Anthologie? Aber ja doch! Schließlich ist Capcoms Mega Man Legacy Collection die bisher günstigste, schönste und charmanteste Retro-Jump’n’Run-Sammlung. Weit unter dem aktuellen Etwa-Ebay-Preis eines NES-Moduls (knapp 15 Euro) – oder dem ursprünglichen Einzelpreis in Nintendos eShop – gibt es hier die sechs ersten, gut gealterten Games desBraucht die Spielewelt wirklich noch eine Mega Man-Anthologie? Aber ja doch! Schließlich ist Capcoms Mega Man Legacy Collection die bisher günstigste, schönste und charmanteste Retro-Jump’n’Run-Sammlung. Weit unter dem aktuellen Etwa-Ebay-Preis eines NES-Moduls (knapp 15 Euro) – oder dem ursprünglichen Einzelpreis in Nintendos eShop – gibt es hier die sechs ersten, gut gealterten Games des dauerballernden Roboters in Full-HD plus zahlreiche Features und Gimmicks. Neben dem genialen 8-Bit-Soundtrack aller Teile winkt ein motivierender Herausforderungsmodus, eine Im-laufenden-Level-Speicher-Funktion, Online-Ranglisten und ein digitales Museum mit unzähligen bisher unveröffentlichten Artworks und Skizzen. Nostalgisch: Auf Wunsch kommt das Bild im Röhrenfernseher- oder PC-Monitor-Look daher – von 4:3 bis 16:9.… Expand
  12. baltowolf
    Dec 19, 2016
    8
    I really do not understand the critics, I loved this collection, I could play the Megaman classics on a console, this is very good for me, it's better than the emulator, and contains very interesting challenges, this is a game that every fan needs
  13. TyphoonHamster
    Sep 1, 2015
    8
    For someone who never played Megaman much growing up, this was a nice re-introduction to a series that I have heard tons of people rave over but not have had much experience with. Neither my friends or I have the original consoles for the Megaman games so I have had zero experience with it since I was about 8. First, I'd like to say that these games are very hard if you do not know theFor someone who never played Megaman much growing up, this was a nice re-introduction to a series that I have heard tons of people rave over but not have had much experience with. Neither my friends or I have the original consoles for the Megaman games so I have had zero experience with it since I was about 8. First, I'd like to say that these games are very hard if you do not know the order in which to complete the stages. In some cases, the stages are seemingly impossible unless you have a certain power-up or are a seasoned Megaman pro. Defeating certain bosses can also be made a breeze with the right power-ups as well. That being said, these games are challenging but overall fair. Seemingly cheap deaths are apparent but I quickly realized that these deaths were usually a result of my mistakes involving timing, positioning, being an idiot, etc. With enough practice, you can go from barely completing a single level to seeing how fast you can run through the entire game. My only big concerns are that the game lags in certain instances and you can only have a single save file for each game. This is a problem when you live with several people who all like to play and save their personal progress. Overall, I highly recommend this collection for someone who wants to get a blast from the past and experience a series that has been entertaining people for 20+ years.… Expand
  14. consolfreak1982
    Jan 23, 2017
    8
    The MegaManLegacyCollection is an easy recommendation for any Fan of the Blue Bomber.
    The NES Games are as true as the original can be, which is positive and negative at the same time.
    I was hoping that the ugly "spriteflashing" when get hit by something will be gone but nah - the games run just like the NES ones did - which leaves something to be desired still (I was hoping for improved    The MegaManLegacyCollection is an easy recommendation for any Fan of the Blue Bomber.
    The NES Games are as true as the original can be, which is positive and negative at the same time.
    I was hoping that the ugly "spriteflashing" when get hit by something will be gone but nah - the games run just like the NES ones did - which leaves something to be desired still (I was hoping for improved Versions with no technical flaws whatsoever).
    Theres plenty of Content to be found in the Collection, especially if youre a Fan of the Source Material, as there are tons of Extras like a Gallery and stuff like that.
    Its also a Kind of letdown that the Legacy Collection only consists of MM 1-6.
    Wheres MM7-10??? What about the MMX Series? The MMZ Series? And the Battle Network Series???
    I mean at least they shouldve put MM7-10 in it, since 7 is only on the NIntendo VC and MM8 is one hell of hard to get game, and the Absence of 9 and 10 hurts especially since they are so reminiscent of those NES MM games.
    Why Capcom is Holding back MM7-10, all the Xs and the others is beyond any understandig and a huge disappointment for every Fan.
    This package is well worth every Cent its Price, six lenghty games with Extras for the dedicated Fans, most of those games being awesome to good, only one game being just mediocre (the first one imo).
    Its just a shame that Capcom left out so many games that are important to the series, especially the classics 7-10.
    Should have named it MMClassics Collection imo,    … Expand
  15. shogun221
    Mar 8, 2016
    5
    The main problem with this compilation can be summed up in four words: Mega Man Anniversary Collection. Released back in 2004, MMAC not only includes Megaman 7 and 8, which this collection lacks, but it also has a metric ton of other bonus features including two more unlock-able games never before released in the US. Used copies of that collection cost less than this one.

    MMAC doesn't    The main problem with this compilation can be summed up in four words: Mega Man Anniversary Collection. Released back in 2004, MMAC not only includes Megaman 7 and 8, which this collection lacks, but it also has a metric ton of other bonus features including two more unlock-able games never before released in the US. Used copies of that collection cost less than this one.

    MMAC doesn't have the graphical problems MMLC has; on this newer collection the colors are washed out compared to the original games. Reds in particular seem to be problematic throughout. Oranges have a tendency to trend toward yellow. It's not game-breaking, but it is noticeable and bothersome.    … Expand
  16. JayLightBar
    Sep 1, 2015
    6
    For this being a legacy collection, it's actually rather disgusting. Yes, you get Mega Man 1-6, which honestly, does simply leave out one bad game and one mediocre game. However, there is simply nothing else to it. No artbook, no soundtrack, no behind the scenes garbage some people love. Nothing extra at all. Compare this, to the MGS: Legacy collection which came with MGS 1-4, Peacwalker,For this being a legacy collection, it's actually rather disgusting. Yes, you get Mega Man 1-6, which honestly, does simply leave out one bad game and one mediocre game. However, there is simply nothing else to it. No artbook, no soundtrack, no behind the scenes garbage some people love. Nothing extra at all. Compare this, to the MGS: Legacy collection which came with MGS 1-4, Peacwalker, MG 1-2, an artbook, a digital comic, and all the extras that originally came with Substance of 2 and 3. Simply a waste. of time, but hey... it is still Mega Man. And yes, there are a 'few' extras, but nothing physical.… Expand
  17. kooltrex
    Aug 31, 2015
    6
    Get the anniversary collection instead comes with the 6 in this algonside megaman 7,8 and 2 extra arcade games. there is no excuse for capcom to put less content on a collection released 10 years later.
  18. Captiosus
    Aug 26, 2015
    4
    This is NOT a faithful recreation of the originals. While playing through MM2, something just felt off about the general timing. This was especially noticeable in the Heat Man stage where the vanishing blocks appear to cross the wide chasm. The issue kept nagging me so I unpacked my ancient NES and original MM2 cart and went to the same spot. The timing is, in fact, slightly different thanThis is NOT a faithful recreation of the originals. While playing through MM2, something just felt off about the general timing. This was especially noticeable in the Heat Man stage where the vanishing blocks appear to cross the wide chasm. The issue kept nagging me so I unpacked my ancient NES and original MM2 cart and went to the same spot. The timing is, in fact, slightly different than the original. Most people probably won't notice but for someone who has played the game more times than they care to count, a third to half second difference is bothersome.

    The issues don't end there: The typical NES "flashing textures" issue exists but they're markedly worse than the original. Case in point - Wily stage 4 in MM2; the crash bomb mental test. The flashing textures are SO bad on the legacy edition that it often makes the fired pellets completely invisible until you've killed 1 or 2 of the turrets. Again, I compared this to the original NES version and, while the flashing texture issue was at its worst at that point, it was nowhere near as bad as this edition.

    What this edition seems like is a plain jane emulator with a new GUI front end, only they couldn't quite figure out what to do when the games were running faster than normal on the newer hardware. So they manually tweaked the speed which causes the slight time delays and increased texture glitches. Anyone who has played with emulators on their PCs and tweaked speed settings will know exactly what I'm talking about. These problems exist in the first three games (they're all I've played thus far) so I feel it's safe to assume they'll exist in the other three games as well.

    The challenges are OK, but not really worth playing more than once. The only praise I can give it is that the game doesn't crash and it's mostly playable, so long as you understand you're not getting an accurate port of the originals. If you ARE familiar with the originals, don't be surprised if you find yourself frustrated frequently    … Expand
  19. somedude14
    Aug 25, 2015
    0
    Plays like they downloaded ROMs and put it in an emulator then created their own front-end so the menus weren't just plain text. Runs like it's on the piece of crap hardware the NES was in 86 but with higher system requirements just to get it to boot.

    They didn't put the effort in to make these run as well as MM9 and MM10 did (both games which should be included in this collection,    Plays like they downloaded ROMs and put it in an emulator then created their own front-end so the menus weren't just plain text. Runs like it's on the piece of crap hardware the NES was in 86 but with higher system requirements just to get it to boot.

    They didn't put the effort in to make these run as well as MM9 and MM10 did (both games which should be included in this collection, likely to be pieced off later on Steam though). All the slowdown and sprite-flicker you remember is there. They said they left these in for accurate emulation purposes, but let's face it, they did it because leaving 20+ year-old games as-is is less work than recoding them to make them run at a consistent framerate without sprite flicker, and then making the "legacy" features optional.

    Oh, and there's a bit of delay with the controls compared to playing on an emulator, the Wii/Wii U VC, or original NES... it's minimal, but in a Mega Man game, minimal delay is pretty noticeable.

    I played this on PC where you can get a full refund before 2 hours are up. Glad I went that route. Since you're on console, I'd heavily recommend a pass. Technical issues aside the only one worth playing is MM2, the first is garbage, 2 is good (not as good as 9), and 3 - 6 get progressively worse. Don't bother.    … Expand
  20. taroko
    Oct 16, 2015
    0
    Mega Man is an incredibly annoying franchise because they make it intentionally difficult and that just makes people want it even more. It's sadistic. They could very easily add a mode for newcomers, with less damage and more lives, but they keep up with this insane and punishing formula.

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#80 Best PS4 Game of 2015

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Games Master UK
    Nov 3, 2015
    69
    Avoid the save states if you can - if your blood pressure can take it. [Nov 2015, p.80]
  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 22, 2015
    80
    Sort of a Megaman encyclopedia, even if it's missing some chapters, and a fundamental collection for any fan of the franchise. Obviously a great buy even for those gamers who are just searching for some good old challenge. Fans of the Zero series will unfortunately have to wait for another collection.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 30, 2015
    88
    Despite a few bugs and sound glitches, Mega Man Legacy Collection is an outstanding compilation of some of the best platform games in history.
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