Mega Man Anniversary Collection

 Xbox
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. GameZone
    90
    It's like a Greatest Hits collection of the finest, early Mega Man games, and both newbies and old players really need to check it out.
  2. My Gamer
    86
    For fans of the Mega Man legacy, this is an absolute must-buy.
  3. TeamXbox
    85
    The changes implemented are purely optional, leaving the ultimate decision of use to the gamer. And that's exactly how it should be.
  5. GameSpot
    84
    Though you won't find anything especially new in this version of the game, you will find all the same classic Mega Man goodness that was on the other versions, and at a slightly cheaper price at that.
  6. Gaming Age
    83
    A lack of selectable music and no graphical enhancements keep this game from breaking into the "A" grades.
  7. Xbox Evolved
    82
    Defin[ite]ly a must for any MegaMan fan and if you're not th[e]n give this bundle a try to see what you've been missing.
  8. IGN
    80
    What Mega Man Anniversary lacks in technology and convolution, it more than makes up for in mechanical brilliance, loveable characters, a compelling art direction, and an abundance of robotic charm.
  9. Official Xbox Magazine
    80
    This is a perfect example of how a compilation should be done. [June 2005, p.88]
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  10. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Regardless of whether I was playing the first or eighth game of the series, I found myself so engrossed by the gameplay that it didn't matter if the graphics were eight or a million bits.
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  11. Play Magazine
    75
    Mega Man's platforming and weapon-swiping action are still infinitely playable. [May 2005, p.52]
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  12. GameShark
    70
    A terrific collection of games from a very influential (though now grossly over-exposed) franchise that none the less fails as a full-featured compilation.
  13. GameSpy
    70
    The display method the game uses looks bad and the extras are a bit underwhelming. It's a good collection, but those shortcomings bring it down a bit.

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#46 Best Xbox Game of 2005
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#71 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 7 out of 17
  1. BlueFalcon
    Mar 23, 2005
    9
    Ever tried to buy the old nes mega man carts? I have, and they're pricey. This compilation provides most of the best mega man games at a Ever tried to buy the old nes mega man carts? I have, and they're pricey. This compilation provides most of the best mega man games at a decent price and on a modern system. The bonuses are pretty cool too.… Full Review »
  2. DezorianS.
    Mar 17, 2005
    9
    It's like Streetfighter, King of Fighters, or other Games, they have the best GAMEPLAY. It is tough but keep hanging on.
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