Maybe the developers wanted you to play this stage first so you can hear that aforementioned amazing soundtrack burst into life. The optimal boss order for Mega Man 2 is the subject of much internet debate, but I’m going with the ‘beginner’s method,’ as the manual for Mega Man 2 actually has a walkthrough of Air Man’s stage in it. Why, you ask? Let’s get into it and find out. Boasting more levels and bosses, better graphics and an unbelievable soundtrack from composer Takeshi Tateishi, Mega Man 2 became the standard-bearer for the series and has arguably never been bettered. Thankfully, he and his team agreed, and a legend was truly born. The original title wasn’t successful enough for Capcom to consider making a sequel until director Akira Kitamura went to the higher ups himself asking for a green light – one he was only given provided he and the team worked on other projects concurrently. There’s no question that Mega Man 2 is where the series really took off. To celebrate its impending return, I’m taking a gif-laden trip down memory lane to break down games 1-10 and enduring the hardships so you don’t have to (unless you want to). Despite the countless spinoffs, nothing holds the hearts and minds of fans quite like the good old original series. With Mega Man 11 set to release on October 2nd, the Blue Bomber will be starring in his first core series game since 2010.
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