Mega Man

Mega Man came into my posession after it was found for a very good price. I have played this game quite a few times, but I still cannot get through all the boss stages. My brother, who I consider a Mega Man expert, has never beaten this game. To me that sounds like I'll have to play quite a bit to get even close to that point. Gutsman's stage is ridiculously hard right at the beginning of the stage. There's platforms that drop you down into the abyss before you even get a chance to think! (It's hard to photograph a moving platform when you can't take the photo while the game is paused!_

The controls on this game are awkward compared to Mega Man 2. You don't stop right when you release the left or right direction, making you slide a bit. There's also a point system which doesn't seem to really matter. There is quite a few items to collect, like little blue or red pellets that only give you more points, including bonus points at the end of the stage.

There is no Item-1 or Rush Jet, but is a power-up in Electric Man's (Elecman) stage that shoots out a platform that you can stand on. Before most of the bosses there is this huge robot that's called "Big Eye". This robot takes a ton of shot before you destroy it, and it's not very easy to dodge. Be prepared to be crafty or fight the boss with less than full health.

 At the end of the stage you collect a power chip then get stage clear points. Again, points that don't seem to matter.

If you haven't looked at the manua before, be sure you check it out. The back story to Mega Man is pretty funny, as well as Dr. Light being called Dr. Wright.