Rank and Play ID: RNP-IGDB-1721

Mega Man 8

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Critic rating

68.5 / 100

2 votes

Release

Dec 17, 1996

Genres

Shooter, Platform

Overview

A gigantic space explosion sends two strange meteors crashing to Earth. The call goes out and Mega Man speeds to the site. There he sees his arch-rival, Dr. Wiley, fleeing the scene, clutching one of the mysterious metallic meteors. Now Mega Man must uncover the secret of the second meteor in a race to stay one step ahead of Dr. Wiley and his new deadly breed of super-powered robots. • Battle across 14 huge stages to face eight devious new enemies. • Multiple upgrades for Mega Man - customize to your specifications every game. • Intense Japanese anime intros, cut scenes and cinema screens. • Incredibly fluid animation and highly detailed bac…

Storyline

Taking place in the 21st century (the ambiguous year 20XX) and after the events of Mega Man 7, two alien robots engage in a battle in the depths of space. Ultimately, both of them plummet towards Earth, critically injured. On Earth, humanoid robot Mega Man and his robot canine companion Rush are caught in a skirmish with his rival Bass, who still wants to prove himself to be stronger than Mega Man. Thanks to the timely intervention of his sister Roll, who was bringing a message from his creator Dr. Light, Mega Man manages to subdue Bass long enough to leave. Bass swears that he will get back at Mega Man for his "cowardice". Dr. Light asks Meg…