Mighty No. 9

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 369 Ratings

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  • Summary: Mighty No. 9 is an all-new Japanese side-scrolling action game that takes the best aspects of the 8- and 16-bit era classics you know and love, and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh. You play as Beck, the 9th in a line of powerful robots,Mighty No. 9 is an all-new Japanese side-scrolling action game that takes the best aspects of the 8- and 16-bit era classics you know and love, and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh. You play as Beck, the 9th in a line of powerful robots, and the only one not infected by a mysterious computer virus that has caused mechanized creatures the world over to go berserk. Run, jump, blast, and transform your way through six stages (or more, via stretch goals) you can tackle in any order you choose, using weapons and abilities stolen from your enemies to take down your fellow Mighty Number robots and confront the final evil that threatens the planet. Once, you worked together, side-by-side but now, your fellow Mighty No. robots have lashed out, taking over key strategic locations across the globe and infesting them with their minions. You have no choice: the other Mighty Numbers...Must. Be. Destroyed.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 64
  3. Negative: 20 out of 64
  1. Game Over Online
    Jun 29, 2016
    80
    Mighty No. 9 isn’t perfect, but it is something that anyone who grew up loving any kind of Mega Man game should check out.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Jun 20, 2016
    70
    Mighty No. 9 is an extremely niche product. The efforts of the developers do not reflect the millionaire crowdfunding campaign that gave birth to the game, but the final result is still more than decent and can be really fun for those who love this videogame genre.
  3. Attack of the Fanboy
    Jun 24, 2016
    60
    Even with dull visuals and a little too much reliance on the past, in a world where Capcom has seemingly forgotten that the Blue Bomber exists, Mighty No. 9’s enthralling boss battles make it an okay substitute to fill that void for the time being.
  4. GamesRadar+
    Jun 20, 2016
    50
    Frustrating to play and a pale imitation of Mega Man, Mighty No. 9 is unlikely to command the same reverence as its older cousin.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 6, 2016
    50
    It was certainly compelling enough for me to want to finish the game. There are also plenty of challenges to help hone platforming skills which ultimately do help in finishing the regular levels. As a game that is clearly supposed to appease Mega Man fans who will likely never get a new game in the series ever again, it falls spectacularly short of their expectations, particularly those that assisted in the crowdfunding campaign.
  6. The Digital Fix
    Aug 5, 2016
    40
    It’s an OK game; completing bosses does feel nice considering all the crap you just went through and overcoming the risk of having to redo it all again.
  7. Gaming Age
    Jun 30, 2016
    25
    Good Lord, so far I think this was my Tony Hawk of 2016 despite me being slightly more generous.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 108
  3. Negative: 58 out of 108
  1. pittu
    Jun 21, 2016
    10
    I don't know what you're complaining about. This is Megaman in 2.5D. It's a mindless, fun game.
    What were you expecting, a blockbuster,    I don't know what you're complaining about. This is Megaman in 2.5D. It's a mindless, fun game.
    What were you expecting, a blockbuster, cinematic game a la Uncharted?    … Expand
  2. Nelly2576
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This is a spiritual successor to Mega Man, not a rip-off because it was made by the creator of Mega Man Keiji Inafune.
  4. Lets_game35773
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Mighty no.9 isn’t perfect - sure - but it’s still an average experience that doesn’t deserve so much hate just because of what? Bad graphics?Mighty no.9 isn’t perfect - sure - but it’s still an average experience that doesn’t deserve so much hate just because of what? Bad graphics? The game is just casual gaming that doesn’t need a great storyline or superb optical effects. Besides, it’s not designed for hardcore gamers, just normal, all-experiences gamers of all abilities. The ‘Saturday morning cartoon style’ graphics aren’t great, but does it really matter? It’s still something worth to check out for anyone who loves overall gaming.… Expand
  5. T-Razor
    Jun 23, 2016
    4
    This game is mediocre at best. I am truly baffled at how this game raised around $4 million dollars on kickstarter, had around 3 years ofThis game is mediocre at best. I am truly baffled at how this game raised around $4 million dollars on kickstarter, had around 3 years of development time (with multiple delays), and STILL managed to come out a disappointment.

    PROS:
    - Using the dash ability to rack up combos can be fun and rewarding.
    - The soundtrack is decent I guess, but I've heard better from previous Mega Man games.

    CONS:
    - Graphics are just plain ugly overall (explosions look laughably bad).
    - The game suffers from frame rate drops, which is unacceptable given how bad the game looks.
    - Dialog is neither good or funny, and the voice acting borders from decent to downright obnoxious.
    - Abilities you get for defeating robot bosses are practically worthless, with the exception of 2 or 3.
    - Level design is the BIGGEST issue I have with the game though. Levels can be very archaic and basically come down to trial and error. Traversing levels can feel tedious and frustrating, instead of feeling fun and challenging. There are many instant death hazards scattered throughout levels (some of which are hidden off camera, which just makes the game even more frustrating for beginner players).
    - The final boss is very anti-climatic and incredibly tedious to fight. The fight just drags on for way too long.

    This game did have potential, but there are too many flaws holding it back.    … Expand
  6. Lawfer7
    Jul 2, 2016
    3
    Glitchy, Unstable, Poor Graphic Effects, Worst Ending, No Story, All is Generic (music, Animations etc etc), This is not Megaman also NOTGlitchy, Unstable, Poor Graphic Effects, Worst Ending, No Story, All is Generic (music, Animations etc etc), This is not Megaman also NOT spiritual successor… Expand
  7. sherlin
    Jun 22, 2016
    1
    Absolute Garbage. The code is completely broken. It looks like a rainbow vomited out a Minecraft game and then the TV screen broke. SonyAbsolute Garbage. The code is completely broken. It looks like a rainbow vomited out a Minecraft game and then the TV screen broke. Sony refunded my PSN purchase. GARBAGE!… Expand
  8. sosad
    Mar 17, 2017
    0
    I backed them for $125, for now I still waiting for the vita version as their promised. They never send out the physical rewards, no oneI backed them for $125, for now I still waiting for the vita version as their promised. They never send out the physical rewards, no one response for all issues. The game comes out like a cheap products, its not what I want before I backed. Will not buy any games by Comcept anymore, as their company they cant be trusted.… Expand

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