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Original Megaman Games Heading to Virtual Console
First and Second Megaman Coming Very Soon!
by Coop
UPDATE: "A number of variables can affect a game’s release date. Therefore, the Wii-kly Update is the only authority for confirmed release dates of Virtual Console games." - Nintendo of America.
In preparation for the upcoming WiiWare release of the retro-themed Mega Man 9, Capcom has announced via their blog that Mega Man 1 and 2 will soon find their way to the Virtual Console. The original title will be released on August 4th, 2008, which is actually tomorrow! Woohoo! The second is scheduled for an early September release, dropping it right before Mega Man 9. I would have liked to see 1-8 released on the system before the 9th installment, but I'm not disappointed - it seems like Capcom is finally getting WiiWare, the concept of "retro," and the Virtual Console all at once. At least one company understands how all of this stuff works.
I'm going to expose myself here (/flash lol), I haven't played much Mega Man. I love the series, and my limited engagements with the titles has earned me respect for the Blue Bomber, but I have never sat down and tried to complete any of the Mega Man games. Should I start at the original, or just wait for the retro-rebirth in September?
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Comments
The original actually may turn you off to the whole megaman scene. Only because it is really freakin' unfairly hard. It's easily the hardest of the 8. Starting with 2 or 3 will give a much better 1st experience, I think. Any one disagree?
Both of these games are great and should be in everyone's game collection. I'm just not sure Virtual Console is the way to go. I hate that shit.
RETRO O:
Actually, I wasn't old enough to fully appreciate the retro way back when. My megaman-ness started with X followed by X2 and X3. So X is my favorite Megaman game thus far.
I will have to take everyone's word that the originals are hard. I mean, I just gave up on the original zelda. Seriously \:
IVE BEEN HAD!