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Mega Man Legacy Collection 2
A compilation of four timeless adventures in one package, Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 features the most recent entries in the classic side-scrolling series. The collection also includes a Museum jam-packed with history and production art, challenge remix stages for long-time fans, and first-timer friendly options like added armour and checkpoint s...
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When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.
Now that Capcom has ported all of the main entry games to console, I hope that they bring us the Mega Man X games next in a collection. Or maybe even Mega Man Legends 3 -- a guy can dream, right? If you haven't played the original six games, I'd say the original Mega Man Legacy Collection is a better buy in terms of quality when compared to this one, but nonetheless, Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is still great, and the best way to replay these classics.
The Blue Bomber is back... kinda. Find out if what was old can be new again in our Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 Review!
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is worth it for 9 alone, but you’ll also get to experience several legacy games that were passed by. I’m still holding water for 8 all these years later, and due to some amazingly camp artwork and stellar animations, it’s one of the most “showable” Mega Man games to date. I think a lot of people are going to be pleasantly surprised by it, as well as the near flawlessness of 9 — even if 7 and 10 are just as wart-filled as they always were.
Mega Man Legacy Collection 1+2 brings all 10 of the numbered series games to the Nintendo Switch. The first collection, which includes the original six 8-bit games, sees the addition of a new Rewind accessibility option to go back in time to correct blunders.
Mega Man fans must be in the most curious conundrum these days. There hasn’t been a new title featuring the blue bomber in years, Capcom seemingly content to let the character rest on his laurels. Instead, we’ve gotten guest appearances in games like Super Smash Bros and Marvel vs Capcom, the upcoming animated TV show, and the Mega Man Legacy Collection series. Part one of the Legacy series was a whirlwind tour of the NES era, covering every major title from Mega Man’s 8-bit catalog. Part two is a bit more of a hodge-podge, featuring one Super NES game, one PSX title, and two digital releases....
All told, Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 feels like a letdown compared to the stellar presentation of its predecessor. Missing features and lower quality games easily make this the more skippable of the two, although that doesn’t necessarily mean that this is a bad collection. We’d recommend this to any fans of the Mega Man series – 9 and 10 just about justify the collection on their own – but those who are looking to get their feet wet may want to pass on this and just get the first collection. Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is good, but it’s not great, so think twice before taking the plunge.
Overall, this second Legacy Collection is weaker than the first. The game are not as rock(man)-solid and losing the ability to save anywhere or rewind dampens their appeal. I can certainly recommend Mega Man 8 and 10, but that’s just two games—half the collection. And, again, it’s a shame that there aren’t any bonus games included that could round out the selection. As it stands, this is not a strong collection of Mega Man games compared to the first. If you want all the Mega Man games on your Switch, you’ll obviously need this volume, but if you don’t feel that need, you might ski…
The Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 is a great re-release of the seventh through tenth entries, but it could have been much more, and it feels a little cynical that it’s not. While there are the four games, the boss rushes and other challenges to be completed, this entry just leaves the impression that there should have been ‘more’ of everything.
The second Mega Man collection is a touch light on content, and by this point the formula has grown tired. That doesn’t mean there isn’t joy to be had though, as what is on offer remains as solid, colorful, and stimulating as ever.
Especially next to the first Mega Man Legacy Collection’s six games and nicer save system, The Mega Man Legacy Collection 2’s package of four included games is ultimately a step backward. While the games are mostly good, none of them top Mega Man 2 or 3 -- and for the record, I think 3 is the best. 8, 9, and 10 are worth revisiting for a dose of retro platforming challenge, but know what you’re up against going in.