Designed specifically to evoke memories of its notoriously difficult 8-bit predecessors, Mega Man 9 offers nostalgic users classic Mega Man gameplay seemingly untouched by two decades of technological advances. Gamers must blast their way through eight themed levels, each culminating with a similarly themed boss battle, all in an effort to help Mega Man defend the name of his creator Dr. Light and defeat his nemesis Dr. Wily. As always, beating each boss provides players with a new weapon that is needed to continue the quest. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide