Mega Man 2 is what started it all for me over 30 years ago and will always be my favorite, though it is definitely a flawed masterpiece, but the OST is among the all time greats alongside other Capcom titles of the era (. 11 is really pretty amazing, it became my son's gateway, it I love it as much as him, and 8 is my dark horse favorite where I love it and am well aware it is not a critical reference point for the series. Best select screen music too imo. Good, and very reasonable. You made 2 being in 7th place make enough sense to where I disagree, but am very bad at the perfect balance of subjectivity and objectivity. Great video my guy.
Same for me. Bought MM2 at a grocery store of all places. Asked the guy at the counter what was new and he handed MM2 to me. I had never heard of it, but the cover looked cool so my mom bought it for me. My son also loves 11. Anytime he hears Mega Man, he’s compelled to tell everyone how much he likes 11, especially the “bouncy level.”
Mega Man 2 is very overrated honestly, though its dying off in recent years, as people come to realize the later NES games were much better than MM2 (specially MM4)
Mega man games have this unique element to them. Due to their non linear set up, each game becomes better and better the more you revisit them. I love googling a random number generator 1-8 to determine my boss order whenever I play one and I ensure my journey is always different so I can experiment with the levels/weapons differently. This is how I have the most fun with them.
That's interesting. I usually use a boss list. I think 5 and 6 where the only one's I just free styled through. That's a cool thought though. Maybe I'll try randomly picking the order in the future.
@@MeguhFan I definitely recommend it. When you choose, you kinda get into a groove and use the same weapons for each situation but when you don't have those weapons, you are forced to improvise. For instance, like most people I'm sure, I thought top spin was god awful in MM3 but now I absolutely love top spin. I figured out that if an enemy isn't one shotted than they are immune. So you learn when it's useful and there are parts of the game that are built for it. For instance the parachute guys in the last corridor before shadow man's boss room. Every enemy in the room including the jumping dudes are one shot by top spin. You can equip it at the start and tear through the entire room with it. So satisfying. Before that I would use magnet but after that I get excited to rip it up. Good times
Replayability has always been one of megaman’s strengths, regardless of series. Figuring out where you can buster only, e tank order, and experimenting with the special weapons in different stages makes the games super fun. I personally believe that the greatest enjoyment from a megaman game isn’t from going in blind but from revisiting the game in ways you haven’t played it before
megaman 4 i love as well, the music sounds so modern, sophisticated, catchy, even the cossack and wily ones are AMAZING, id arguably agree with number one... yes...
For me, MegaMan 4 is EASILY 3rd or 4th best, ranking only below 1, 2 and 7. It easily represents the golden age of the series and was an improvement over 3 in almost ever way. 3 is good but at that point the series was still figuring itself out...
@@Orangatang1998 most people are hestitant due to the abundance of gimmicks, the first time I played 8 I actually quite liked Frost Man's sled segments including Tengu Man
@@Orangatang1998 That day has come, because for me this was always one of my favorite Mega Man games. I loved all the gimmicks, and the game has quite possibly my favorite set of Robot Masters. Their voices as well as their dialogue gave them so much personality, and were enjoyably hammy unlike the dub for the cutscenes.
Mega Man 9 is one of my favorite games of all time, and one that I try to use for inspiration. Mega Man 4 is easily my favorite of the original NES games. Both games are really good and, in my honest opinion, underrated.
@-themessenger- I played the game originally a year after a came out but I remembered nothing about so I replayed it for the first time 3 years ago. If anything I played Megaman 10 more when I was a kid and when I replayed it after 9, I found myself liking 9 more
Mega Man is such a good series to be a fan of, so many games to play and (especially later on during the GBA era) so many different genres like RPGs. Great work keep it up you.
They're still at it. Look up gunvolt for a very similar experience to MegaMan zero games. Dragon marked for death if you want ye olde MegaMan in medival ages
Your ranking is well reasoned and makes a lot of interesting points, but if you don't mind some constructive criticism: The footage you chose almost never had any relation to what the voiceover was talking about at that moment. The only times when something related to what you were saying appeared on screen, it was a still image that interrupted the otherwise random gameplay clip. When you mention the Rush armor in 6, for example, the viewer naturally expects to see a clip where you're using it; when you single out how good the Snake Man stage design is, the footage is showing Hard Man stage, and so on. It takes a lot more editing time , but it makes for a much more engaging video.
There was over a decade of down time between 8 and 9. When 8 came out it had (and still has) cutting edge sprite art. 9 was the return of the Mega Man franchise, and it was the same year Street Fighter returned with Street Fighter 4 (it was a good year for gaming). I don't know why, but I think it was ultimately a marketing decision. Street Fighter 4 was very modern, and the idea of a new game with 8 bit graphics was very unique at the time.
Definetly don’t agree with 8. It’s actually a really nice game. Fantastic graphics and music. I do however agree that some of the gliding stages are frustrating
The voicework in 8 is so bad that anytime I play it I have to have the sound off. MEGAMAN AND VOICE ACTING DO NOT MIX. Just go back to the PS1 era and find proof. Mega Man 8, X4, X5... etc.... X4 and 8 were absolutely ruined by the voicework and would have been so much better without it!
And to think, if they re-released the Sega Saturn version of MM8 with it's better environmental effects, with the addition of those Wood & Cut Man battles, WHILE getting some company like Funimation to re-dub the the voice overs I think Mega man fans would see it in an entirely new light. As is, the high pitched Mega man vocals drive me nuts, both in-game("Ha!" "Ha!"), while obviously including the cut scenes, topped with good old elmer Fudd Dr. Light. 8, visually speaking, still looks better than 11 too. ;) It truly is the best looking MM game to date IMO. A game that released in like 1996/1997.
Exactly. And I do love the gameplay there. I still know the jetboard and shoot'em up levels by heart, I can beat it first try since I was a kid (but I get the hate, my college roommate tried several times and gave up on Willy Fortress when he couldn't beat the boss and would have to replay the jetskate part). I like the weapons and secrets, the shops (the arrow buster is awesome), and man, the Bass fight and soundtrack are awesome. And as a kid, the dub didn't bother me so much. But you can always play in Japanese if that bothers you do much. Also, I absolutely love the level design of Sword Man's level.
Mega Man 9 is my favourite as well. There were a few enemy placements that were questionable, but I have found them hilarious (like that flying robot that pulls you right into the spikes just when you are about to use the ladder etc).
Mega Man 5 is completely underrated and overshadowed. It is the best out of the NES games in my opinion. I had a desire to play through the game twice today. That's how you know a game is that good. :)
i never noticed the good points you made about mm4 being so balanced. now that you made me think about it. 1, 2, 3, and 5 have such horrible balance in comparison. i agree 9 is the best but 2 is my most played for the music alone. 11 might be my fave if the music didnt suck and if the wily stages after stage 1 were more challenging/action packed. now i wanna beat 4 again its been so long i was so good as a kid i flew threw the game too fast, now my jump timing is terrible plus i do buster only these days so ill get to appreciate the levels more this time. i hated mm7 i only played it once as a kid i finally feel like giving it another chance because the sprites are amazing. awesome video!!
New to your channel, great video and fantastic list. Your rankings are about the same as mine. More people should give 4 another shot. I know 2 is a fan favorite, but 4 is so great and improves on everything from 2&3.
THANK YOU for acknowledging the great music in MM3. It feels like everyone always talks about MM2 when I always felt like 3's music was more special. 2's is very well done and is among the best NES music but I always felt like the ideas in 3's were more ambitious. And the opening theme to MM3 is probably my favorite in all of the NES library. A slow jazz piano to open a Mega Man game is wild and I love it
Trying to get my good friend on xbox into mega man, i gifted him the collection and had no idea of telling him where to start. I just told him to start with 2 lol
I am a long time Mega Man fan, I am so happy you gave 9 the credit it deserves, its also my favorite. I would say 9 is the best followed by 2. I like overpowered robot weapons.
I don’t think having over powered weapons in megaman 2 is a bad thing. I do respect the list though. I grew up with the series and recently been ahead of ing a massive itch to play them again. I bought the collection on a switch sale and beaten the first two games. Now I’m starting on 3.
Well, while using the weapons the game gives you, it becomes way too easy, without using them there are parts that are simply too hard, so the balancing is really off, for me at least
This was a really great list. I've got 2 sets, the ones I'll replay a 1000 times and the others. 2,3,4,9 & 11. 2,3,4 no comment needed. 9 was amazing. It's a fantastic megaman game. Great art, bosses, weapons, music. It's the game that most wanted since 4. Megaman 11.... this was such a great game. You're review nailed it. The double gear system and quick weapon system made this super fun. If 9 was here's megaman at his core, this was here's that on steroids. I love the classics, but man it was so nice to see a polished, well thought out, beautiful update to my favorite game series. I didn't care for the music first, but at some point ended up with the soundtrack playing in my car and looking up guitar covers.😂 In the music was good, but would've been a bit better with a bit more X/Zero style. Great video!
Some bold picks on your part. I'm in total agreement with 4, taking nostalgia out of the equation, it's the best Mega Man in the series. The levels are so well done, and I utilized almost all of the boss weapons in various situations throughout the game. They all seemed necessary and purposeful. The whole game just felt so balanced and complete. Outside of Mega Man 2 (and Maybe 9) Mega Man 4 had my favorite music in the series too. I've never been able to get into 7 though -- though I never played it until I was an adult. It has too many secrets that are too cryptic for me. Sure, if I had the time and a guide, I may have loved this game as a kid. But as an adult, I don't have as much time to dive into these games anymore, so the cryptic nature of 7 turned me off.
Oh yeah, 4 is great! It feels like there isn't any wasted moments when playing through it. I also love the music in 4, some people think it's weird, but I love it. 7 is definitely different, so I get why some people don't love it.
I've played all 6 NES Mega Man games. I'm in firm agreement that the 4th game is the best. The level design and weapons are really solid. Though, I think the music in MM4 really isn't up to par to something like MM2, but that doesn't make the latter game better.
Great to see MM9 get some love! It’s truly a fantastic return to form and deserves a spot next to the fan favorites like 2 and 3. It’s got creative level design and a fantastic soundtrack. It’s biggest strength in my opinion is versatility of the robot master weapons. Unlike other games in the series they are all useful here and have some utility. Black hole bomb sucks up enemies and projectiles. Laser trident is piercing and can damage enemies with a shield up. Jewel satellite is by far the best orbital shield in the series, stopping projectiles and destroying weak enemies. Tornado blow while costly in energy consumption, is an enemy screen clear that doubles as a high jump for Mega Man with a properly timed jump. Hornet chaser is a homing shot that zeroes in on enemies but will also collect power ups and bring them back to you. Anyway that’s not quite all of them but you get the idea. Fun and very useful weapons in this game!
Megaman 2 at #7?! I can tell you are relatively young... and I commend you for your thorough analysis. That being said... Megaman 2 was a phenomenon. It was almost transcendent. Its gotta be #1 for me. The music/soundtrack alone could almost justify it.
3 does everything 2 does but better imho. Except top spin. There's also doc needle flying section, and doc gemini underwater section that kinda sucks though, better than that silly Wily Boss mentioned in Mega Man 2. Best soundtrack is debatable. These two games are my favorites.
My ranking from weakest to strongest: 10, 5, 1, 8, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 4, 7. My individual scores are very close, averaging on an 8.75 overall. Love this series, and very happy to see that some of my favorite games are getting some love.
Hey, no disrespect but what do you enjoy about 7? I strongly dislike 7 and have struggled to see the appeal of 7 for years. Perhaps another perspective might enlighten me
I love 7! I see why you may not like it, as its pretty easy imo. I personally love the visuals, robot master designs, (especially) the music, all the details of the enemies and bosses and I really like the flow of the game!
Thanks for sharing your list! When I first played 10 it was a lot lower, but I grew on me. It looks like we have similar views on 5, 2, 11, and 4. 7 isn't the top for me, but I understand the love. 7 has a lot going for it.
7 has a great "vibe". The music is cool. The graphics are cool. It feels very much like a snes game, but it still feels very much like a classic Mega Man game. My favorite think about 7 is the exploration. Between finding Proto Man, the letters, you can burn down the forest in the dinosaur level, and all the bolts there is just so much cool stuff to find in the levels. There are also so many quirky details in 7. Freeze man will sit and taunt you if you don't move. You can get the Ghost and Goblin's song to play in Shade Man's level. I understand why people don't like it though. Mega Man's sprite is too big and slow, and the general pace of the game is slower, but I got used to to those problems and fell in love with the game.
@@josephshin9297 I'm glad you asked. I understand that many players are turned off by the bigger sprites and the overall different feel from the NES entries. Personally, I didn't find it too different. It was easy for me to adapt. The developers were aware of the different sprite sizes and physics and designed the levels around them. I know MegaFan mentioned the need to jump at the very edge of the platforms, but I've been doing that in every Mega Man game, especially Air Man's stage in 2 and Toad Man's stage in 4. Also, out of all the Mega Man Classic games, 7 was the one that innovated the most while still retaining its identity as a Classic game. Sure, there's switching weapons on the fly and all that; but then there's also secret areas, some branching paths, and other cool easter eggs that took me several playthroughs to discover. Everybody who's played 7 knows about the effects the subweapons have on the environment itself, but there are also smaller instances like using Shade Man's weapon to stun the forklift driver in Turbo Man's stage. Also, while there is an option to buy items and Rush Adaptors, finding them in the stages is not only possible, but more rewarding. You have no idea how good it feels to get the Hyper Bolt, or the Super Rush Adaptor. And then, there's the bosses themselves. When you use a boss' weakness against them, their reactions to it make it clear that you are doing something right. Some may call it "Spark Mandrill Syndrome," but upon further examination, I've concluded that it's not as cheap as that. Also, there is at least one instance of a Robot Master that can actually heal/strengthen when hit with a certain subweapon! Never before, and never since have they done that! Adds a layer of strategy to the fight, if you ask me. And that final Wily Battle, yes it's hard, but I've replayed it so long that I got a jumping -and-sliding pattern down to efficiently avoid taking damage. Any final boss that takes practice to beat, putting everything you've learned from your playthrough to the ultimate test, is a good final boss to me. And the graphics are actually super good, especially for a SNES game. It almost looks like a real hand-drawn cartoon. Every sprite just looks so expressive and lively. But what I love most about 7 is that it's the most consistently good Mega Man game. At no point does it feel like I've been cheated, and difficulty increased at an even pace compared to other Mega Man games. The only thing I don't like about the game is that you can't skip the opening cutscene without a password, but as long as you have it written down, it should be a non-issue. Sorry for the length of my reply; I just needed some time to gush.
I agreed with most of your reasoning for your likes and dislikes of each game, although my personal favorites are 11, 4, 7, and 10. (depending on my mood I fluctuate which order these would be in) great video overall! Fun watch. :)
As a kid i could never get past the Doc Robot Stages, so i never got to see the Wily Stages until i was an adult. It was an INCREDIBLE feeling to finally see the rest of the game after all those years... i will never forget that, that alone makes it my favourite, my personal history with it
What I like about your list is that you didn't just bash certain games because of outdated elements, like Mega Man 8s voiceover. My top 3 would easily be 2, 4, 3. The only one I haven't played yet is 5, due to it being really expensive to get physically and I prefer playing on actual hardware. Great list dude!
I have scores for each game in my reviews, and I don't remember them off the top of my head, but he's what I would give them now: mm1, 7.9/10 mm2, 8.5/10 mm3, 9.1/10 mm4, 10/10 mm5, 8.1/10 mm6, 8.5/10 mm7, 9.0/10 mm8, 7.9/10 mm9. 10/10 mm10, 8.9/10 (this one has grown on me) mm11, 9.2/10 I've only played Mega Man and Bass on GBA, and I didn't beat it, so I didn't include it on the list.
I'm stunned that you have Mega Man 2 ranked that low but, I'm very glad to see you ranked Mega Man 7 that high. It's an excellent game and usually very underappreciated.
really good list. was happy to see mega man 2 low on the list and 4, 9, and 11 in the top 3. i disagree tho and think that mega man 7 is much better than 3. 3 feels wildly unfinished at times and the wily castle is as easy as it gets.
My best friend and I were so excited when we found out they were making mega man 9. Game franchises weren’t usually resurrected after so long back then and man was the game good. It’s a shame 10 was so much less of an entry though, Bass and Protoman like you said in the video are the reasons to play it, it is a really great game with them.
I loved 3 for the fact you fight all the bosses from Mega Man 2 on it as well. It's fun seeing what each bosses weakness is and what pings off of them.
I agree with most of your picks, although I have an irrational hatred of 7 and would place it at the bottom. I'm glad to see others coming around to the brilliance of 9, instead of clinging to 2 out of nostalgia (still a great game though). I also needed another playthrough of 10 to see that it is a quite solid game. I'm assuming I enjoyed the stage gimmicks more than you did. Also, how do you feel about Megaman and Bass?
I get it, 7 is hit or miss. Some people hate it. I haven't beaten Mega Man and Bass. I played it on the gba in middle school (which I know is the worse version), but I couldn't beat it. I might go back and play it at some point, but I think I'm going to start reviewing the x series next.
I can understand your picks. Though mine are different, you nicely explained why you picked your order, which brought up great points. Nice video. Thanks.
You need to play &Bass and Rockman World V for the gameboy. &Bass is truly a part of the series and V is very worth it. I really only strongly disagree with 7's placement, but I get why people love it, the exploration thing is a nice aspect of it. I think it's probably the worst, but I can accept 8 as the worst one. I'm not as high on 11 as others but I think that one deserves to be higher on the list, but I probably wouldn't put it ahead of even mm5. 10 is really good I think it might be better than 4. 2 and 6 and 10 vs 4 are the ones I struggle with a bit more, but... 7
Interesting. Why do you dislike 7 so much? What's shocking to me is how much other people love 9. I thought I was making a controversial pick for the top spot.
@@MeguhFan I think I covered most of it in your review, but I hate how it looks, sounds, feels and plays for the most part, the boss fights with the weapon just becomes an s waiting game of waiting and boredom, I don't like the Intro stage at all, not really into Bass that much. Time comparison, Mega Man X crushes this game super hard like by a full letter grade at minimum, where as I wouldn't put Mega Man 5 a full letter behind mmx. 9 is just obviously the best. They wanted it to be the best.
Mega Man 11 (aka Viewtiful Mega Man) is the only one in this list I never finished. I got to Wily Castle, got distracted by other games, and never went back to it. Agree with you about 4 & 9!!
"Viewtiful Mega Man" I love that! Now that you say it, there are some similarities (manipulating time, cell shaded graphics, 2.5d style). I have a hypothesis that Viewtiful Joe was going to be a Mega Man game, maybe a Protoman spin off. Viewtiful Joe even looks a little like Mega Man.
Mega Man 2 and 8 are my favorites. Great music, wonderful animation, fun gameplay, great robot masters, and amazing level design. You are wrong about Megaman 8. I'll take it any day over most of the other "classic" games in the series. You talk about infuriating sections in 8? Megaman 9 is infuriating to no end.
It’s so interesting that our lists basically swap the placements of 4 and 5 as our least and most favorite NES titles! I appreciate 5’s lax difficulty as a buster-only guy, really feels like the game was designed for my play style. 4 seemed more like a bland stop-gap in between the distinct styles of the classic trilogy and the 5+6 duology. Just goes to show how much this series has to offer - people will experience the same games but value them basically completely differently. Since you seem to appreciate a good challenge, I’d be curious to know where you’d rank Mega Man and Bass, if you’ve played it. The SNES version is in my top 4. Somehow the way it handles difficulty is so much more enjoyable than 9’s steep learning curves lol
If challenge is a huge factor, 9 deserves high billing. I never got over the stripping down of Megaman's abilities, so it's kind of a dud to me. I played through Megaman 11 and was just glad for it to be over. I liked the new abilities and the learning curve that came with them, but the placement of the flying enemies just started getting on my nerves and continued getting worse as the game progressed. My ranking (best to worst) would go: 4, 2, 3, 7, 1, 6, 8, 10, 9, 11, 5.
If the flying enemies are what's keeping you from enjoying the game, try using the various subweapons in different directions. The subweapons, especially in the Wily Stages, are each designed to help you move through the levels as smoothly as possible. In fact, 11 has the most useful subweapon set of the series.
@@hitmangfx7162I'm not sure if what you mean by subweapons is the RM weapons but if it is... Why is 2 second exactly? I think you know which boss I am talking about.
It speaks to the overall quality of the series that we can all agree that these are all wonderful games, but have vastly different outlooks about which games belong where on lists like this.
It's not really lately. 5 and 6 started off pretty unloved right from their release because of Mega Man fatigue. The reviews were not great with people saying it was "more of the same". I never agreed and loved 5 and 6 but I was a huge fan of the series anyway. I would actually say their legacy has been improving over the years
Nice ranking! I just got into Mega Man 9 a few months ago, and am at the Boss Rush segment, but haven't been able to beat Dr. Wily yet. I had the game from launch on my Wii in 2008-09, but wasn't vibing with it at the time, but got a Switch for my birthday last year and purchased both Legacy Collections and both X Legacy Collections for like $8 apiece on sale. Great choice to showcase We Are The Robots from Wily Castle 2, that is by far my favorite song on the STACKED soundtrack of Mega Man 9! I am also playing through Mega Man 8 for the first time, and I enjoy it. Definitely my least favorite, which is a shame since it is a gorgeous game, but it is a fun, different experience than any other Mega Man classic series game. I, too, am a huge fan of Mega Man 4. It might be my favorite, but I have to familiarize myself with 8-10 more, and pick up Mega Man 11 at some point. Perfect balance, as you said, of challenge and fun. I am a huge fan of its soundtrack, maybe my favorite in the series. Personal faves are Cossack 3/4, Wily 3/4, Bright Man, Ring Man, Dust Man, and Skull Man.
Nice to see 4 love...I really loved that one. Not sure 2 should be so low, though. I've played them all except 1 and 11, but I'll be playing 11 at least when it comes up in my backlog. Great video!
I would recommend at least the first Mega Man game. It is not one of the best games of the series, but it is definitely worth playing. Although I would recommending going in weakness order starting with Cut Man, you don't even need to look it up, it is mostly self explanatory. And although I haven't played MM11, I would probably play that first, as it is very likely a better game
@@thomasffrench36 I will add MM1 to my backlog along with MM11 and X5. I have the PS2 collection and think I have the PS4 collection so I at least have a legal way to play 😀
@@MBeezy815 Totally. Although if you are playing on OG NES hardware, I don't know if it would be worth the inflated price (if it is inflated at all, I don't have old consoles), but with the collections, it is a must play.
Theres a lot to like about MM9, but the lack of quick switch of weapons and the hard difficulty takes it down a notch in my book. Actually most of the game is fine, but after the first Wily level, things start getting tough!
2 was also my first megaman experience. It's the total package. Super fun and great music. 3 is my second fave mostly for the revisiting of the #2 robobosses!
Here's mine ranking (Worst to Best) 12. Mega Man 8 11. Mega Man & Bass 10. Mega Man 5 9. Mega Man 1 8. Mega Man 2 7. Mega Man 6 6. Mega Man 3 5. Mega Man 11 4. Mega Man 10 3. Mega Man 7 2. Mega Man 4 1. Mega Man 9
@@MeguhFan Hey! It's me, my device is broken so using a second device. I forgot I made this comment but what I also forgot was to score them. So here's mine. This might be a little harsh but I have adjusted it to the Mega Man Standard. Mega Man 8 (3.8) Mega Man & Bass (4.5) Mega Man 5 (4.8) Mega Man 1 (5.2) Mega Man 2 (5.8) Mega Man 6 (6.4) Mega Man 3 (6.6) Mega Man 11 (7.8) Mega Man 10 (8.2) Mega Man 7 (8.5) Mega Man 4 (8.8) Mega Man 9 (9.0)
@@MeguhFan Because There's always room for improvement. If I give 10/10 willy nilly, it would break my system. Same with 0/10 unless it has absurd amount of plagiarism.
I’m 41 and played 2,3, and X-1 to death when I was a kid. If anyone asked I would say ya I’m a huge megaman fan, but this video made me realize the reality that I’m living in the past and haven’t played like 70% of the series😂. Playing 11 now on PS5. Nice video, I started taking it more seriously once I saw two at number seven 🤔.
Finally someone not overrating Mega Man 2 Its not a bad game, some things about it are great but i just dont think it can be considered as the best out of all of the 11 games, like many people say so.
Exactly, and they really say it because of the music or the metal blade. It doesn't have the charge shot or the slide, the levels don't feel as developed, climbing ladders is still slow, there's still some traction on the ground carried over from MM1, and there's no reason to switch to most weapons because of the metal blade. I will say it is a great sequel to MM1, as it established a finer blueprint for the rest of the series.
@@randem202 I cannot justify having Mega Man 6 being higher than 2 or 3 because there is a control issue in addition to lack of jumping out of the slide. I won't mention what it is, as I can see it as a game ruining for a lot of people. My Ranking is thus 1. Mega Man 2 2. Mega Man 4 3. Mega Man 3 4. Mega Man 6 5. Mega Man 6. Mega Man 5
I grew up on 8 I love that even tho it's on PlayStation and wall climbing has existed since mega X on SNES, mega 8 has your classic megaman mobility. I love the bosses, the vibrant colors, the music on 8 is my favorite by far. I like that you can customize your Megaman with the shop parts and bolts. Level designs are pretty cool. And it's not super difficult like rockman and forte. Smh
Three has more flaws than that.. the boss weaknesses are all messed up, it's not the traditional rock paper scissors deal. It's far too easy because they give you so many resources. It's really not that great of a game.
Happy to see that you aren't just "omg Mega Man 2" and that you took an honest objective look at it. I don't want to call MM2 a bad game, but god I am just so tired of everyone being all up on that game when there are so many other amazing Mega Man titles. My favorites are 3 and 9, and you gave them an honest look-at. I'm not a fan of the Doc Robot stages in MM3 either. Anyway, great review, great writing for all 11 games. Keep up the videos.
The only Mega Man game I ever really played was 7 and to this day it's rather close to my heart for its beautiful visuals and soundtrack. And for introducing Bass, whose design I adore to this day. He just looks so cool. Shame he flips on you halfway through.
6:06 trust me. I understand why you don't like the Boo Beam Trap (turret boss's actual name). For years, neither did I; but I found the solution to this puzzle boss years ago. Since with a full bar of ammo, you only get seven shots of crash bomb, You have to shoot them at the exact correct spots, some of which can destroy both one of the walls and one of the turrets at the same time. Before I knew this, my strategy was just to destroy all the walls, commit suicide, and then farm the weapon energy before coming back for the rematch
Imo, the quality is quite consistent in the Classic Megaman series, apart from Mega Man 1 which was objectively worse. I think favorites are more a subjective thing, based mostly on if there were levels or weapons you really liked, and whether or not you were burned out when you played it. Mega Man 2 was so well loved because it was the first good Mega Man game, and had an easier difficulty level. That game made the franchise, so is quite Iconic. Mega Man 7 keeps the same level of quality, but has larger sprites, and you can't see as much of the screen, this is a deal breaker for some, but not others.
Yeah, I had a lot of fun with 7. I actually haven't reviewed Mega Man and Bass yet. The only version I've played is the GBA version. Hopefully it gets a rerelease soon.
Not bad - I don't agree with your rankings, but you do a great job defending your position. Have you not played Rockman & Forte (Mega Man & Bass)? My list from worst to best is: 11, 8, 1, 3, 10, 9, 5, Mega Man & Bass, 6, 7, 4, 2
Great list! The only thing I personally disagree with is 2 and 3, I'd honestly switch them around. 2 was the most iconic one, and every inch of it is definitive, which is why 9 emulated 2 specifically. Sure, that one Wily boss fight was terrible, but if you know it's coming (and everyone does, including new players), you can deal with it quite easily. 3 was great too, with its music and new gameplay ideas, but the game was plain unfinished, with glitches galore, and Doc Robot levels were the worst kind of padding. Replaying it is not nearly as fun as 2.
I wasn’t sure about the order of this list but then you mentioned me and all is forgiven
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Yo what's up Brent?
He eats all his MegaBran!
@@festermcsquillis BUT WHY
U fell off my nigga
Mega Man 2 is what started it all for me over 30 years ago and will always be my favorite, though it is definitely a flawed masterpiece, but the OST is among the all time greats alongside other Capcom titles of the era (. 11 is really pretty amazing, it became my son's gateway, it I love it as much as him, and 8 is my dark horse favorite where I love it and am well aware it is not a critical reference point for the series. Best select screen music too imo. Good, and very reasonable. You made 2 being in 7th place make enough sense to where I disagree, but am very bad at the perfect balance of subjectivity and objectivity. Great video my guy.
Same for me. Bought MM2 at a grocery store of all places. Asked the guy at the counter what was new and he handed MM2 to me. I had never heard of it, but the cover looked cool so my mom bought it for me. My son also loves 11. Anytime he hears Mega Man, he’s compelled to tell everyone how much he likes 11, especially the “bouncy level.”
Mega Man 2 at no. 7? That's a brave choice!
I just put them in the best order I could come up with. I know everyone has their own taste, and I don't hate 2, but it's not my fav.
I never thought mm2 is as great as people say. IMO, the original 6 go in this order, best to worst:
4,3,6,5,2,1
@@zalden2565good man! 3 is second!
2 is pretty weak to be fair, but he has the BALLS to put it so low considering is, alongside 3, everyone favorite
And I respect him for that
Mega Man 2 is very overrated honestly, though its dying off in recent years, as people come to realize the later NES games were much better than MM2 (specially MM4)
Mega man games have this unique element to them. Due to their non linear set up, each game becomes better and better the more you revisit them. I love googling a random number generator 1-8 to determine my boss order whenever I play one and I ensure my journey is always different so I can experiment with the levels/weapons differently. This is how I have the most fun with them.
That's interesting. I usually use a boss list. I think 5 and 6 where the only one's I just free styled through.
That's a cool thought though. Maybe I'll try randomly picking the order in the future.
@@MeguhFan I definitely recommend it. When you choose, you kinda get into a groove and use the same weapons for each situation but when you don't have those weapons, you are forced to improvise. For instance, like most people I'm sure, I thought top spin was god awful in MM3 but now I absolutely love top spin. I figured out that if an enemy isn't one shotted than they are immune. So you learn when it's useful and there are parts of the game that are built for it. For instance the parachute guys in the last corridor before shadow man's boss room. Every enemy in the room including the jumping dudes are one shot by top spin. You can equip it at the start and tear through the entire room with it. So satisfying. Before that I would use magnet but after that I get excited to rip it up. Good times
Replayability has always been one of megaman’s strengths, regardless of series. Figuring out where you can buster only, e tank order, and experimenting with the special weapons in different stages makes the games super fun. I personally believe that the greatest enjoyment from a megaman game isn’t from going in blind but from revisiting the game in ways you haven’t played it before
And then you have games like MM5 that are the exact same no matter what due to having the worst weapons and the weakest bosses on average.
But where would you put Rockman Forte? 🤔
megaman 4 i love as well, the music sounds so modern, sophisticated, catchy, even the cossack and wily ones are AMAZING, id arguably agree with number one... yes...
For me, MegaMan 4 is EASILY 3rd or 4th best, ranking only below 1, 2 and 7. It easily represents the golden age of the series and was an improvement over 3 in almost ever way. 3 is good but at that point the series was still figuring itself out...
Mega Man 3's soundtrack is one of the best in gaming history
I couldn’t agree more!
Yes. Magnet Man is just wow.
Agreed
@@TimewornUncle I feel like Magnet Man could have been an 80s hit in the pop culture world.
You are correct.
Finally seeing 3, 4 and 7 actually get recognized as *great* titles lifts my soul
I’m still waiting for the day that someone praises 8 & calls it a great game
@@Orangatang1998 most people are hestitant due to the abundance of gimmicks, the first time I played 8 I actually quite liked Frost Man's sled segments including Tengu Man
@@Orangatang1998 That day has come, because for me this was always one of my favorite Mega Man games. I loved all the gimmicks, and the game has quite possibly my favorite set of Robot Masters. Their voices as well as their dialogue gave them so much personality, and were enjoyably hammy unlike the dub for the cutscenes.
@@PotatoeSnow some weapons outright give bosses power, such as using Thunder Bolt to Spring Man and Turbo Man
@@Orangatang1998I love mm8!
It’s my second favorite after mm9
Love to hear 9 & 4 at the top spots 🫡
Thanks! Yeah, I wish 9 & 4 got more love. I think if more people played them they would be more popular.
My two favorites u til 11 came out. Very difficult to choose
Mega Man 9 is one of my favorite games of all time, and one that I try to use for inspiration. Mega Man 4 is easily my favorite of the original NES games. Both games are really good and, in my honest opinion, underrated.
@-themessenger- I played the game originally a year after a came out but I remembered nothing about so I replayed it for the first time 3 years ago.
If anything I played Megaman 10 more when I was a kid and when I replayed it after 9, I found myself liking 9 more
love to see top comments spoil the ranking video
Mega Man is such a good series to be a fan of, so many games to play and (especially later on during the GBA era) so many different genres like RPGs. Great work keep it up you.
Yeah, it's good to be a mega man fan! Thanks for the nice comment!
They're still at it. Look up gunvolt for a very similar experience to MegaMan zero games. Dragon marked for death if you want ye olde MegaMan in medival ages
Your ranking is well reasoned and makes a lot of interesting points, but if you don't mind some constructive criticism: The footage you chose almost never had any relation to what the voiceover was talking about at that moment. The only times when something related to what you were saying appeared on screen, it was a still image that interrupted the otherwise random gameplay clip. When you mention the Rush armor in 6, for example, the viewer naturally expects to see a clip where you're using it; when you single out how good the Snake Man stage design is, the footage is showing Hard Man stage, and so on. It takes a lot more editing time , but it makes for a much more engaging video.
Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, I need to figure out better ways to edit.
I am making my way through #3 via the legacy collection. I've enjoyed each one so far and I think #1 might be my favourite. Thanks for the video.
Nice! You'll have a lot of fun!
I just bought the anniversary collection and was confused about 9 and 10 being 8-bit but I've grown to like it quite a bit. Great video!
There was over a decade of down time between 8 and 9. When 8 came out it had (and still has) cutting edge sprite art. 9 was the return of the Mega Man franchise, and it was the same year Street Fighter returned with Street Fighter 4 (it was a good year for gaming).
I don't know why, but I think it was ultimately a marketing decision. Street Fighter 4 was very modern, and the idea of a new game with 8 bit graphics was very unique at the time.
I need to get the switch classic collection as well. I have it on the 2DS.
Definetly don’t agree with 8. It’s actually a really nice game. Fantastic graphics and music. I do however agree that some of the gliding stages are frustrating
The voicework in 8 is so bad that anytime I play it I have to have the sound off. MEGAMAN AND VOICE ACTING DO NOT MIX. Just go back to the PS1 era and find proof. Mega Man 8, X4, X5... etc.... X4 and 8 were absolutely ruined by the voicework and would have been so much better without it!
Mega Man 8 is probably my favorite, I'm in for a wild ride with this list.
Mine as well. The music is incredible, it looks great and is super fun.
I get it. It has one of the best presentations of all time, but from a gameplay standpoint, I just can't go there.
And to think, if they re-released the Sega Saturn version of MM8 with it's better environmental effects, with the addition of those Wood & Cut Man battles, WHILE getting some company like Funimation to re-dub the the voice overs I think Mega man fans would see it in an entirely new light.
As is, the high pitched Mega man vocals drive me nuts, both in-game("Ha!" "Ha!"), while obviously including the cut scenes, topped with good old elmer Fudd Dr. Light. 8, visually speaking, still looks better than 11 too. ;) It truly is the best looking MM game to date IMO. A game that released in like 1996/1997.
Exactly. And I do love the gameplay there. I still know the jetboard and shoot'em up levels by heart, I can beat it first try since I was a kid (but I get the hate, my college roommate tried several times and gave up on Willy Fortress when he couldn't beat the boss and would have to replay the jetskate part).
I like the weapons and secrets, the shops (the arrow buster is awesome), and man, the Bass fight and soundtrack are awesome.
And as a kid, the dub didn't bother me so much. But you can always play in Japanese if that bothers you do much.
Also, I absolutely love the level design of Sword Man's level.
Its true you guys can say Mega Man 8 is not the best Mega Man from a gameplay point, but WORSE than MEGA MAN 1!?? That’s just too harsh, man.
Mega Man 9 is my favourite as well. There were a few enemy placements that were questionable, but I have found them hilarious (like that flying robot that pulls you right into the spikes just when you are about to use the ladder etc).
Yay! I'm glad someone else likes mm9 as much as me. Yeah, the ragey enemies are funny in mm9.
Do a video like this for the X series!
MMX is the best
Mega Man 5 is my all-time favorite ♥
Me too
That soundtrack is insanely good.
Mega Man 5 is completely underrated and overshadowed. It is the best out of the NES games in my opinion. I had a desire to play through the game twice today. That's how you know a game is that good. :)
same best boss theme of the nes hexology
@@Crim-kun I agree on that, but Mega Man 4 has the best final boss theme imo.
Came here to see where 9 ranked. It’s in the right spot, and that’s all that matters! But also, fun list to see with all the others!
Thanks! I'm glad to see another Mega Man 9 fan!
i never noticed the good points you made about mm4 being so balanced. now that you made me think about it. 1, 2, 3, and 5 have such horrible balance in comparison. i agree 9 is the best but 2 is my most played for the music alone. 11 might be my fave if the music didnt suck and if the wily stages after stage 1 were more challenging/action packed. now i wanna beat 4 again its been so long i was so good as a kid i flew threw the game too fast, now my jump timing is terrible plus i do buster only these days so ill get to appreciate the levels more this time. i hated mm7 i only played it once as a kid i finally feel like giving it another chance because the sprites are amazing. awesome video!!
I find it crazy that most people didn’t like 8. That one is my favorite one. Love all X series.
4 has always been my favorite
New to your channel, great video and fantastic list. Your rankings are about the same as mine. More people should give 4 another shot. I know 2 is a fan favorite, but 4 is so great and improves on everything from 2&3.
I actually agree with almost every aspect of your ranking. Even the controversial mm2 opinion :)
THANK YOU for acknowledging the great music in MM3. It feels like everyone always talks about MM2 when I always felt like 3's music was more special. 2's is very well done and is among the best NES music but I always felt like the ideas in 3's were more ambitious. And the opening theme to MM3 is probably my favorite in all of the NES library. A slow jazz piano to open a Mega Man game is wild and I love it
Sparkman had the best music
Trying to get my good friend on xbox into mega man, i gifted him the collection and had no idea of telling him where to start. I just told him to start with 2 lol
I'd recommend 5, but 2 is a pretty good place to start too.
I am a long time Mega Man fan, I am so happy you gave 9 the credit it deserves, its also my favorite. I would say 9 is the best followed by 2. I like overpowered robot weapons.
Lol, Megaman 8 is my all time favorite
Thanks for taking time to create this. I thought Mega Man 2 would of ranked higher, but Mega Man 4 was 🔥
I don’t think having over powered weapons in megaman 2 is a bad thing.
I do respect the list though. I grew up with the series and recently been ahead of ing a massive itch to play them again. I bought the collection on a switch sale and beaten the first two games. Now I’m starting on 3.
Well, while using the weapons the game gives you, it becomes way too easy, without using them there are parts that are simply too hard, so the balancing is really off, for me at least
Nice list (mega) man! ^_-
I really liked this video it was fun short concise and entertaining. Cheers
Cant wait for mega-man X games all ranked
Thanks! I'm almost half way through. I'm working on my x4 review.
@@MeguhFan i just got the 30th anniversary pack and have begun my journey
@@requiem9167 Nice!
Ranked what you could really stop at 1-4😂
That outside DiVE will be covered.
This was a really great list. I've got 2 sets, the ones I'll replay a 1000 times and the others. 2,3,4,9 & 11. 2,3,4 no comment needed. 9 was amazing. It's a fantastic megaman game. Great art, bosses, weapons, music. It's the game that most wanted since 4. Megaman 11.... this was such a great game. You're review nailed it. The double gear system and quick weapon system made this super fun. If 9 was here's megaman at his core, this was here's that on steroids. I love the classics, but man it was so nice to see a polished, well thought out, beautiful update to my favorite game series. I didn't care for the music first, but at some point ended up with the soundtrack playing in my car and looking up guitar covers.😂 In the music was good, but would've been a bit better with a bit more X/Zero style. Great video!
Some bold picks on your part. I'm in total agreement with 4, taking nostalgia out of the equation, it's the best Mega Man in the series. The levels are so well done, and I utilized almost all of the boss weapons in various situations throughout the game. They all seemed necessary and purposeful. The whole game just felt so balanced and complete. Outside of Mega Man 2 (and Maybe 9) Mega Man 4 had my favorite music in the series too. I've never been able to get into 7 though -- though I never played it until I was an adult. It has too many secrets that are too cryptic for me. Sure, if I had the time and a guide, I may have loved this game as a kid. But as an adult, I don't have as much time to dive into these games anymore, so the cryptic nature of 7 turned me off.
Oh yeah, 4 is great! It feels like there isn't any wasted moments when playing through it. I also love the music in 4, some people think it's weird, but I love it.
7 is definitely different, so I get why some people don't love it.
I've played all 6 NES Mega Man games. I'm in firm agreement that the 4th game is the best. The level design and weapons are really solid. Though, I think the music in MM4 really isn't up to par to something like MM2, but that doesn't make the latter game better.
THANK YOU for seeing mega man 3 as the gem it is! I feel the same, at mega man 3 you think “AH now this is feeling like a mega man!!”
Im coming to your house
Great video, but I'd have loved if you added MM&Bass in the list. I'd place it between 4 and 3
I unironically like Mega Man 1 more than 2. It specially feels a bit better designed, but, it is a bit rough with its jank.
This was a great analysis of mega man 🔥🔥 loved it
4 and 9 are my two favourites but i would have had 4 at number 1 spot for nostalgia reasons 😄
Yeah, 4 and 9 are excellent. I actually have more nostalgia for 9, so maybe that's why I put it at the top.
@@MeguhFan that is fair 👍
Yeah mega man 4 is the best for me exactly for sentmental reasons ^^
Great to see MM9 get some love! It’s truly a fantastic return to form and deserves a spot next to the fan favorites like 2 and 3. It’s got creative level design and a fantastic soundtrack. It’s biggest strength in my opinion is versatility of the robot master weapons. Unlike other games in the series they are all useful here and have some utility. Black hole bomb sucks up enemies and projectiles. Laser trident is piercing and can damage enemies with a shield up. Jewel satellite is by far the best orbital shield in the series, stopping projectiles and destroying weak enemies. Tornado blow while costly in energy consumption, is an enemy screen clear that doubles as a high jump for Mega Man with a properly timed jump. Hornet chaser is a homing shot that zeroes in on enemies but will also collect power ups and bring them back to you. Anyway that’s not quite all of them but you get the idea. Fun and very useful weapons in this game!
Thanks for your review! It was very fair, and I'm so happy someone gave Mega Man 7 some much-needed love.
I never got the hate for 7 until yrs later with every pretentious “real gamer” on the internet. I love 7.
@gjergjaurelius9798 true. It is an underrated, overhated classic. Even if I can't beat turbo man's level, lol.
@@gjergjaurelius9798it’s just so much worse than all of the other ones. Can’t respect anyone who puts mm7 in the upper end of the series 😢
Megaman 2 at #7?! I can tell you are relatively young... and I commend you for your thorough analysis. That being said... Megaman 2 was a phenomenon. It was almost transcendent. Its gotta be #1 for me. The music/soundtrack alone could almost justify it.
3 does everything 2 does but better imho.
Except top spin. There's also doc needle flying section, and doc gemini underwater section that kinda sucks though, better than that silly Wily Boss mentioned in Mega Man 2. Best soundtrack is debatable. These two games are my favorites.
My ranking from weakest to strongest: 10, 5, 1, 8, 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 4, 7. My individual scores are very close, averaging on an 8.75 overall. Love this series, and very happy to see that some of my favorite games are getting some love.
Hey, no disrespect but what do you enjoy about 7? I strongly dislike 7 and have struggled to see the appeal of 7 for years. Perhaps another perspective might enlighten me
I love 7! I see why you may not like it, as its pretty easy imo. I personally love the visuals, robot master designs, (especially) the music, all the details of the enemies and bosses and I really like the flow of the game!
Thanks for sharing your list! When I first played 10 it was a lot lower, but I grew on me. It looks like we have similar views on 5, 2, 11, and 4. 7 isn't the top for me, but I understand the love. 7 has a lot going for it.
7 has a great "vibe". The music is cool. The graphics are cool. It feels very much like a snes game, but it still feels very much like a classic Mega Man game.
My favorite think about 7 is the exploration. Between finding Proto Man, the letters, you can burn down the forest in the dinosaur level, and all the bolts there is just so much cool stuff to find in the levels.
There are also so many quirky details in 7. Freeze man will sit and taunt you if you don't move. You can get the Ghost and Goblin's song to play in Shade Man's level.
I understand why people don't like it though. Mega Man's sprite is too big and slow, and the general pace of the game is slower, but I got used to to those problems and fell in love with the game.
@@josephshin9297 I'm glad you asked. I understand that many players are turned off by the bigger sprites and the overall different feel from the NES entries. Personally, I didn't find it too different. It was easy for me to adapt. The developers were aware of the different sprite sizes and physics and designed the levels around them. I know MegaFan mentioned the need to jump at the very edge of the platforms, but I've been doing that in every Mega Man game, especially Air Man's stage in 2 and Toad Man's stage in 4.
Also, out of all the Mega Man Classic games, 7 was the one that innovated the most while still retaining its identity as a Classic game. Sure, there's switching weapons on the fly and all that; but then there's also secret areas, some branching paths, and other cool easter eggs that took me several playthroughs to discover. Everybody who's played 7 knows about the effects the subweapons have on the environment itself, but there are also smaller instances like using Shade Man's weapon to stun the forklift driver in Turbo Man's stage. Also, while there is an option to buy items and Rush Adaptors, finding them in the stages is not only possible, but more rewarding. You have no idea how good it feels to get the Hyper Bolt, or the Super Rush Adaptor.
And then, there's the bosses themselves. When you use a boss' weakness against them, their reactions to it make it clear that you are doing something right. Some may call it "Spark Mandrill Syndrome," but upon further examination, I've concluded that it's not as cheap as that. Also, there is at least one instance of a Robot Master that can actually heal/strengthen when hit with a certain subweapon! Never before, and never since have they done that! Adds a layer of strategy to the fight, if you ask me. And that final Wily Battle, yes it's hard, but I've replayed it so long that I got a jumping -and-sliding pattern down to efficiently avoid taking damage. Any final boss that takes practice to beat, putting everything you've learned from your playthrough to the ultimate test, is a good final boss to me.
And the graphics are actually super good, especially for a SNES game. It almost looks like a real hand-drawn cartoon. Every sprite just looks so expressive and lively.
But what I love most about 7 is that it's the most consistently good Mega Man game. At no point does it feel like I've been cheated, and difficulty increased at an even pace compared to other Mega Man games. The only thing I don't like about the game is that you can't skip the opening cutscene without a password, but as long as you have it written down, it should be a non-issue.
Sorry for the length of my reply; I just needed some time to gush.
I agreed with most of your reasoning for your likes and dislikes of each game, although my personal favorites are 11, 4, 7, and 10. (depending on my mood I fluctuate which order these would be in) great video overall! Fun watch. :)
Megaman 2, 3, 4 and 7 are my favorites. Never tried Megaman 10 and 11. I played Megaman X after them.
Those are some great ones! I recommend both 10 and 11.
Okay, 1, 2, and 3 are and always will be my personal favorites because I played them in order and loved them.
Your list intrigues me though...sub +1
The Doc Robot stages alone put 3 in the bottom 5.
I get it, but I feel like the other good qualities still elevate the game.
As a kid i could never get past the Doc Robot Stages, so i never got to see the Wily Stages until i was an adult. It was an INCREDIBLE feeling to finally see the rest of the game after all those years... i will never forget that, that alone makes it my favourite, my personal history with it
What I like about your list is that you didn't just bash certain games because of outdated elements, like Mega Man 8s voiceover. My top 3 would easily be 2, 4, 3. The only one I haven't played yet is 5, due to it being really expensive to get physically and I prefer playing on actual hardware. Great list dude!
What would be your scores? Also where is Mega Man & Bass?
I have scores for each game in my reviews, and I don't remember them off the top of my head, but he's what I would give them now:
mm1, 7.9/10
mm2, 8.5/10
mm3, 9.1/10
mm4, 10/10
mm5, 8.1/10
mm6, 8.5/10
mm7, 9.0/10
mm8, 7.9/10
mm9. 10/10
mm10, 8.9/10 (this one has grown on me)
mm11, 9.2/10
I've only played Mega Man and Bass on GBA, and I didn't beat it, so I didn't include it on the list.
I'm stunned that you have Mega Man 2 ranked that low but, I'm very glad to see you ranked Mega Man 7 that high. It's an excellent game and usually very underappreciated.
really good list. was happy to see mega man 2 low on the list and 4, 9, and 11 in the top 3. i disagree tho and think that mega man 7 is much better than 3. 3 feels wildly unfinished at times and the wily castle is as easy as it gets.
Thanks! I'm happy to find another 4, 9, and 11 fan!
I get why some people feel that way about 3. I love Protoman, so 3 gets a boost from me.
My best friend and I were so excited when we found out they were making mega man 9. Game franchises weren’t usually resurrected after so long back then and man was the game good. It’s a shame 10 was so much less of an entry though, Bass and Protoman like you said in the video are the reasons to play it, it is a really great game with them.
Megaman 4 is my absolute favorite!!!!
Great game!
I loved 3 for the fact you fight all the bosses from Mega Man 2 on it as well. It's fun seeing what each bosses weakness is and what pings off of them.
iv played every single mega man game starting as a kid who was born in the 80's, megaman 11 has to #1 no question IMO
@@CR250rSMITH 11 is highly likely mines too
this is a great list
I agree with most of your picks, although I have an irrational hatred of 7 and would place it at the bottom. I'm glad to see others coming around to the brilliance of 9, instead of clinging to 2 out of nostalgia (still a great game though). I also needed another playthrough of 10 to see that it is a quite solid game. I'm assuming I enjoyed the stage gimmicks more than you did.
Also, how do you feel about Megaman and Bass?
I get it, 7 is hit or miss. Some people hate it.
I haven't beaten Mega Man and Bass. I played it on the gba in middle school (which I know is the worse version), but I couldn't beat it. I might go back and play it at some point, but I think I'm going to start reviewing the x series next.
I'm with you, bro. 7 is the only one in the classic series that I actually think sucks overall.
I can understand your picks. Though mine are different, you nicely explained why you picked your order, which brought up great points. Nice video. Thanks.
im pretty sure mega man 5 brought antigravity to the table so im not sure its as plain as people think it is.
I'm glad you gave Mega Man 9 the appreciation it deserves; it's my favorite (official) game in the series.
You need to play &Bass and Rockman World V for the gameboy. &Bass is truly a part of the series and V is very worth it.
I really only strongly disagree with 7's placement, but I get why people love it, the exploration thing is a nice aspect of it. I think it's probably the worst, but I can accept 8 as the worst one.
I'm not as high on 11 as others but I think that one deserves to be higher on the list, but I probably wouldn't put it ahead of even mm5. 10 is really good I think it might be better than 4. 2 and 6 and 10 vs 4 are the ones I struggle with a bit more, but...
7
Interesting. Why do you dislike 7 so much?
What's shocking to me is how much other people love 9. I thought I was making a controversial pick for the top spot.
@@MeguhFan I think I covered most of it in your review, but I hate how it looks, sounds, feels and plays for the most part, the boss fights with the weapon just becomes an s waiting game of waiting and boredom, I don't like the Intro stage at all, not really into Bass that much.
Time comparison, Mega Man X crushes this game super hard like by a full letter grade at minimum, where as I wouldn't put Mega Man 5 a full letter behind mmx.
9 is just obviously the best. They wanted it to be the best.
Holy hell. Keep your distance from me
honorable mention to megaman and bass. also hard agree with these placements, this video was so fun
ok putting Megaman 1 over 6, I understand
but putting 4 over 2? you're just bullshitting now
Amen. Idk where this love for 4 came from all the sudden.
Always loved mega man 3 best
Mega Man 11 (aka Viewtiful Mega Man) is the only one in this list I never finished. I got to Wily Castle, got distracted by other games, and never went back to it.
Agree with you about 4 & 9!!
"Viewtiful Mega Man" I love that! Now that you say it, there are some similarities (manipulating time, cell shaded graphics, 2.5d style).
I have a hypothesis that Viewtiful Joe was going to be a Mega Man game, maybe a Protoman spin off. Viewtiful Joe even looks a little like Mega Man.
1:11 hes going with his GUTS, MAN!!!
Mega Man 2 and 8 are my favorites. Great music, wonderful animation, fun gameplay, great robot masters, and amazing level design.
You are wrong about Megaman 8. I'll take it any day over most of the other "classic" games in the series.
You talk about infuriating sections in 8? Megaman 9 is infuriating to no end.
It’s so interesting that our lists basically swap the placements of 4 and 5 as our least and most favorite NES titles! I appreciate 5’s lax difficulty as a buster-only guy, really feels like the game was designed for my play style. 4 seemed more like a bland stop-gap in between the distinct styles of the classic trilogy and the 5+6 duology. Just goes to show how much this series has to offer - people will experience the same games but value them basically completely differently.
Since you seem to appreciate a good challenge, I’d be curious to know where you’d rank Mega Man and Bass, if you’ve played it. The SNES version is in my top 4. Somehow the way it handles difficulty is so much more enjoyable than 9’s steep learning curves lol
If challenge is a huge factor, 9 deserves high billing. I never got over the stripping down of Megaman's abilities, so it's kind of a dud to me.
I played through Megaman 11 and was just glad for it to be over. I liked the new abilities and the learning curve that came with them, but the placement of the flying enemies just started getting on my nerves and continued getting worse as the game progressed.
My ranking (best to worst) would go: 4, 2, 3, 7, 1, 6, 8, 10, 9, 11, 5.
If the flying enemies are what's keeping you from enjoying the game, try using the various subweapons in different directions. The subweapons, especially in the Wily Stages, are each designed to help you move through the levels as smoothly as possible. In fact, 11 has the most useful subweapon set of the series.
@@ThisThingEaten I'm not using subweapons to accommodate lazy enemy layout, thanks. It was an okay game, but a far cry from the classics.
@@hitmangfx7162I'm not sure if what you mean by subweapons is the RM weapons but if it is... Why is 2 second exactly? I think you know which boss I am talking about.
@@No-vy4jp I liked 4 more. It introduced the charged buster, added cool mini-bosses and just feels like the most polished entry in the series.
@@hitmangfx7162 It's not lazy enemy layout if you are given the tools to attack them.
It speaks to the overall quality of the series that we can all agree that these are all wonderful games, but have vastly different outlooks about which games belong where on lists like this.
I promise to never understand all the hate 5 gets lately. My third-fave.
5 is so bad id consider it the only bad Megaman game on the list.
i always felt 5 goes all downhill after you beat the robot masters
It's not really lately. 5 and 6 started off pretty unloved right from their release because of Mega Man fatigue. The reviews were not great with people saying it was "more of the same". I never agreed and loved 5 and 6 but I was a huge fan of the series anyway. I would actually say their legacy has been improving over the years
The weapons being useless is enough of a reason to dismiss it.
@@tonyt3955555 Nah 5 is at least better than 1 and 2. More enjoyable and less boring than 8.
Nice ranking! I just got into Mega Man 9 a few months ago, and am at the Boss Rush segment, but haven't been able to beat Dr. Wily yet. I had the game from launch on my Wii in 2008-09, but wasn't vibing with it at the time, but got a Switch for my birthday last year and purchased both Legacy Collections and both X Legacy Collections for like $8 apiece on sale. Great choice to showcase We Are The Robots from Wily Castle 2, that is by far my favorite song on the STACKED soundtrack of Mega Man 9!
I am also playing through Mega Man 8 for the first time, and I enjoy it. Definitely my least favorite, which is a shame since it is a gorgeous game, but it is a fun, different experience than any other Mega Man classic series game.
I, too, am a huge fan of Mega Man 4. It might be my favorite, but I have to familiarize myself with 8-10 more, and pick up Mega Man 11 at some point. Perfect balance, as you said, of challenge and fun. I am a huge fan of its soundtrack, maybe my favorite in the series. Personal faves are Cossack 3/4, Wily 3/4, Bright Man, Ring Man, Dust Man, and Skull Man.
my favorite classic mega man game is mega man 10
it's casual and its casuality makes it more fun because you don't just die and get stuck
I get it. Mega Man 10 has a lot going for it.
Nice to see 4 love...I really loved that one. Not sure 2 should be so low, though.
I've played them all except 1 and 11, but I'll be playing 11 at least when it comes up in my backlog. Great video!
I would recommend at least the first Mega Man game. It is not one of the best games of the series, but it is definitely worth playing. Although I would recommending going in weakness order starting with Cut Man, you don't even need to look it up, it is mostly self explanatory. And although I haven't played MM11, I would probably play that first, as it is very likely a better game
@@thomasffrench36 I will add MM1 to my backlog along with MM11 and X5. I have the PS2 collection and think I have the PS4 collection so I at least have a legal way to play 😀
@@MBeezy815 Totally. Although if you are playing on OG NES hardware, I don't know if it would be worth the inflated price (if it is inflated at all, I don't have old consoles), but with the collections, it is a must play.
Theres a lot to like about MM9, but the lack of quick switch of weapons and the hard difficulty takes it down a notch in my book. Actually most of the game is fine, but after the first Wily level, things start getting tough!
When defect metal man and get metal blade is going easy
Yeah, it's the game that would benefit most from weapon switching because of how good the weapons are.
Hell yeah, MM9 is my top 1 too for sure
2, 3 and 4 are the best. really the best one is 3
I feel that. 3 is great, it introduced protoman and the slide!
@@MeguhFan Not to mention the music!
@@miamimagicians Yeah, my personal fav ost.
@@MeguhFan I thought there was just more that you could do in 3. you could do a lot in forfive and six but they're soundtrack It's not that good.
Pretty interesting list, would it set in a different order, but I appreciate your different point of view😃
i dint like ur rank at all but i respect ur opinion :D
Thanks! How would you rank them?
2 was also my first megaman experience. It's the total package. Super fun and great music. 3 is my second fave mostly for the revisiting of the #2 robobosses!
Here's mine ranking (Worst to Best)
12. Mega Man 8
11. Mega Man & Bass
10. Mega Man 5
9. Mega Man 1
8. Mega Man 2
7. Mega Man 6
6. Mega Man 3
5. Mega Man 11
4. Mega Man 10
3. Mega Man 7
2. Mega Man 4
1. Mega Man 9
Yeah, I feel like our's are pretty similar.
@@MeguhFan Hey! It's me, my device is broken so using a second device.
I forgot I made this comment but what I also forgot was to score them. So here's mine. This might be a little harsh but I have adjusted it to the Mega Man Standard.
Mega Man 8 (3.8)
Mega Man & Bass (4.5)
Mega Man 5 (4.8)
Mega Man 1 (5.2)
Mega Man 2 (5.8)
Mega Man 6 (6.4)
Mega Man 3 (6.6)
Mega Man 11 (7.8)
Mega Man 10 (8.2)
Mega Man 7 (8.5)
Mega Man 4 (8.8)
Mega Man 9 (9.0)
No 10/10s?? Interesting. @@beingadeeb2345
@@MeguhFan Because There's always room for improvement. If I give 10/10 willy nilly, it would break my system. Same with 0/10 unless it has absurd amount of plagiarism.
Makes sense. To me a 10/10 isn't perfect, but it's iconic, and something I would expect almost every gamer to enjoy.@@beingadeeb2345
I’m 41 and played 2,3, and X-1 to death when I was a kid. If anyone asked I would say ya I’m a huge megaman fan, but this video made me realize the reality that I’m living in the past and haven’t played like 70% of the series😂. Playing 11 now on PS5. Nice video, I started taking it more seriously once I saw two at number seven 🤔.
Mega Man 2 is my favorite, but it is definitely worth checking past Mega man 3. They are mostly excellent games.
Finally someone not overrating Mega Man 2
Its not a bad game, some things about it are great but i just dont think it can be considered as the best out of all of the 11 games, like many people say so.
Exactly, and they really say it because of the music or the metal blade. It doesn't have the charge shot or the slide, the levels don't feel as developed, climbing ladders is still slow, there's still some traction on the ground carried over from MM1, and there's no reason to switch to most weapons because of the metal blade.
I will say it is a great sequel to MM1, as it established a finer blueprint for the rest of the series.
@@MisterAutist You are right. To mention, level design is also kinda wack.
I think it's at least the best of the original 6.
@@thomasffrench36My ranking for the original 6:
1. Mega Man 4
2. Mega Man 6
3. Mega Man 3
4. Mega Man 2
5. Mega Man
6. Mega Man 5
@@randem202 I cannot justify having Mega Man 6 being higher than 2 or 3 because there is a control issue in addition to lack of jumping out of the slide. I won't mention what it is, as I can see it as a game ruining for a lot of people. My Ranking is thus
1. Mega Man 2
2. Mega Man 4
3. Mega Man 3
4. Mega Man 6
5. Mega Man
6. Mega Man 5
I grew up on 8 I love that even tho it's on PlayStation and wall climbing has existed since mega X on SNES, mega 8 has your classic megaman mobility. I love the bosses, the vibrant colors, the music on 8 is my favorite by far. I like that you can customize your Megaman with the shop parts and bolts. Level designs are pretty cool. And it's not super difficult like rockman and forte. Smh
Three has more flaws than that.. the boss weaknesses are all messed up, it's not the traditional rock paper scissors deal. It's far too easy because they give you so many resources.
It's really not that great of a game.
Hmmm, I didn't notice that, but I guess that's another one of the weird things in that game.
Happy to see that you aren't just "omg Mega Man 2" and that you took an honest objective look at it. I don't want to call MM2 a bad game, but god I am just so tired of everyone being all up on that game when there are so many other amazing Mega Man titles. My favorites are 3 and 9, and you gave them an honest look-at. I'm not a fan of the Doc Robot stages in MM3 either. Anyway, great review, great writing for all 11 games. Keep up the videos.
ballsy ranking. i like it.
Thanks! I appreciate that!
The only Mega Man game I ever really played was 7 and to this day it's rather close to my heart for its beautiful visuals and soundtrack. And for introducing Bass, whose design I adore to this day. He just looks so cool. Shame he flips on you halfway through.
2 is the goat bro
6:06 trust me. I understand why you don't like the Boo Beam Trap (turret boss's actual name). For years, neither did I; but I found the solution to this puzzle boss years ago.
Since with a full bar of ammo, you only get seven shots of crash bomb, You have to shoot them at the exact correct spots, some of which can destroy both one of the walls and one of the turrets at the same time.
Before I knew this, my strategy was just to destroy all the walls, commit suicide, and then farm the weapon energy before coming back for the rematch
Where the HELL is the GOAT??? And by GOAT I mean Megaman & Bass.
If he didn't like Megaman 8, lord knows he didn't have the patience for Burner Man.
Imo, the quality is quite consistent in the Classic Megaman series, apart from Mega Man 1 which was objectively worse.
I think favorites are more a subjective thing, based mostly on if there were levels or weapons you really liked, and whether or not you were burned out when you played it.
Mega Man 2 was so well loved because it was the first good Mega Man game, and had an easier difficulty level. That game made the franchise, so is quite Iconic.
Mega Man 7 keeps the same level of quality, but has larger sprites, and you can't see as much of the screen, this is a deal breaker for some, but not others.
Mega Man 2 is the real GOAT
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Hey! Thanks! I appreciate it!
Mega Man 2 was, is and always will be the best one.
You're not alone in that opinion. I love mm2, but it's not my fav.
Glad to see 7 so far up. A bit surprised not to see & Bass included, as it’s technically Megaman 7.5
Yeah, I had a lot of fun with 7. I actually haven't reviewed Mega Man and Bass yet. The only version I've played is the GBA version. Hopefully it gets a rerelease soon.
Technically 8.5.
@@kelsonthomas2615 nah it’s the team going back to older hardware after all
Not bad - I don't agree with your rankings, but you do a great job defending your position. Have you not played Rockman & Forte (Mega Man & Bass)? My list from worst to best is: 11, 8, 1, 3, 10, 9, 5, Mega Man & Bass, 6, 7, 4, 2
Great list! The only thing I personally disagree with is 2 and 3, I'd honestly switch them around. 2 was the most iconic one, and every inch of it is definitive, which is why 9 emulated 2 specifically. Sure, that one Wily boss fight was terrible, but if you know it's coming (and everyone does, including new players), you can deal with it quite easily. 3 was great too, with its music and new gameplay ideas, but the game was plain unfinished, with glitches galore, and Doc Robot levels were the worst kind of padding. Replaying it is not nearly as fun as 2.