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Instantly transported to when I was 8 years old with a crowd of kids in awe of my skillz.

I think the Mega Man Legacy Collection is a great way to experience the classic Mega Man games from 1–6. Being able to save at any time, along with the rewind feature, helps smooth out some of the unfairness and makes the experience feel much more forgiving overall. These games are still awesome, and I highly recommend this collection.

Below are my thoughts on each game.


Mega Man 1 is a great game for its time, and I honestly enjoyed it a lot. As far as first entries go, this is one of the stronger ones, though I think enjoyment depends heavily on how you choose to play it.

Playing with the original limited lives system — and you will die a lot — can make the game feel very punishing and, at times, like a bit of a drag. If you’re a hardcore classic gamer, that challenge might be exactly what you’re looking for.

For me, using infinite lives made the experience much more enjoyable and let me appreciate the level design and boss fights without unnecessary frustration.

One piece of advice: don’t start with Elec Man.
Overall, Mega Man 1 is a solid, well-designed game and an impressive first entry for the series.


Mega Man 2 improves the moment-to-moment fun with better weapons and flashier highs, but it’s a more uneven game overall. The level design is generally stronger, yet still oddly inconsistent, and many bosses — especially late-game — lean heavily into gimmicks that don’t always land.

The abilities are more fun than in Mega Man 1, no question, but the lows here are lower. I’d say Mega Man 2 reaches higher peaks, but Mega Man 1 ends up being the more consistently solid experience.


Mega Man 3 feels noticeably longer than Mega Man 1 and 2, mostly because the game has you replay four additional stages with Robot Masters based on Mega Man 2. Unfortunately, it doesn’t hit quite as hard as that game did.

That said, there’s still a lot to like here. The music is excellent, Proto Man adds a nice sense of mystery, and the level design feels very tight — some of my favorite areas in the series so far. The addition of the slide also makes movement feel smoother and more fun.

Where it falls short for me is the bosses and the weapons you earn, which just aren’t as engaging or memorable as those in Mega Man 2, or even Mega Man 1. Overall, it’s a solid entry — not as strong as the first two, but still enjoyable if you liked them.


Mega Man 4 is a perfectly fine entry, but it feels a bit flatter than what came before. The level design is solid and largely on par with the earlier games, but the abilities you earn are easily the most boring in the series so far, and some of the bosses are genuinely pretty bad.

Even the music doesn’t stand out as much compared to Mega Man 3. The introduction of the Mega Buster is a cool addition and helps the game feel different, but overall this is just a decent Mega Man game — enjoyable, but not particularly memorable.


Mega Man 5 is easily the easiest entry so far. The Robot Master weapons are kind of lame overall, though a few are fun. That said, the Mega Buster is really strong here, and using it feels super satisfying.

The bosses still aren’t great, but the level design is tight, lives are plentiful, and the game is just more enjoyable to play through because of it. Overall, I liked Mega Man 5 more than Mega Man 3 and 4, mostly because the Mega Buster feels so good to use.


Mega Man 6 has my favorite abilities, the best level design, and a really fun premise that leads to some of the more creative and memorable Robot Masters.

The stages feature alternate routes, which makes the game feel more replayable, and the Rush suits are awesome — opening up new paths and areas to explore. Easily my favorite game in this collection.


All in all, I highly recommend this collection. As long as you don’t get too frustrated by some of the older design elements, these games are still quality, short-and-sweet experiences and a great look at how the series evolved over time.