Mighty No. 9

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 64
  3. Negative: 20 out of 64
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  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. SpazioGames
    Jun 24, 2016
    80
    It's not perfect by any means, and the overall quality is not on par with the core Megaman franchise, but still the new work from Inafune-san mixes action, platforming and difficulty spikes in a balanced way, enough to win a recommendation.
  3. IGN Sweden
    Jun 20, 2016
    80
    I had forgotten how fantastic it can feel to play a good Mega Man game. Mighty No. 9, with its wonderful boss fights and amazing combo system, is a good Mega Man game.
  5. IGN Italia
    Jun 20, 2016
    80
    Mighty No.9 is a great old school action platformer. Although it doesn't reinvent anything new, it shows a remarkable game, although weakened by some ingenuity, especially technical.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Jun 20, 2016
    75
    Mighty No. 9 will not conquer the hearts of new generations of gamers, because of the poor graphics and because it is really old school, difficult, demanding. It really recaptures the spirit of old Mega Man games, although we can see that some ingenuity of old times is lost, especially in the not always perfect level design. Old schoolers will definitely enjoy, except for the graphics.
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Jun 30, 2016
    There is a germ of a great game at the heart of Mighty No. 9. The central rhythm of barreling through stages and softening up foes with expertly placed shots before zipping in at the perfect moment to collect your reward deserves to be better fleshed out and more thoroughly explored. But it also deserves a game that doesn’t send huge amounts of your progress up the chimney because you got a game-over, a technique that ought to have gone extinct back in the arcade days. It deserves a game that isn’t so tragically generic looking and a soundtrack with at least one song worth whistling.

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User Score
3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 369 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 369
  2. Mixed: 52 out of 369
  3. Negative: 233 out of 369
  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?    … Full Review »
  2. lindell
    Jun 21, 2016
    8
    This game feels just like playing a new Megaman X title, with some extra features.

    Some backgrounds feel a bit bland, and the voice acting    This game feels just like playing a new Megaman X title, with some extra features.

    Some backgrounds feel a bit bland, and the voice acting is terrible at times but all in all, I'm having a great time!    … Full Review »
  3. DJ_Coco
    Jun 21, 2016
    2
    Slow and clunky controls, uninspired level design and unfair difficult spikes make this game a title you're better off skipping, even as aSlow and clunky controls, uninspired level design and unfair difficult spikes make this game a title you're better off skipping, even as a hardcore Megaman fan. Treat yourself with some fangames - they're likely better.… Full Review »
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