Mega Man 11 | |
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Developer(s) | Capcom |
Publisher(s) | Capcom |
Director(s) | Koji Oda |
Producer(s) | Kazuhiro Tsuchiya |
Designer(s) | Masakazu Eguchi |
Artist(s) | Yuji Ishihara |
Writer(s) | Masakazu Eguchi |
Composer(s) | Marika Suzuki |
Series | Mega Man |
Engine | MT Framework[1] |
Platform(s) | |
Release | |
Genre(s) | Action, platforming |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Mega Man 11[a] is an action-platform game developed and published by Capcom. The game is an entry in the original Mega Man series, and was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in October 2018. The game brings back several features such as voice acting and a 2.5D graphic style from previous games throughout the Mega Man franchise.
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Plot[edit]
The story begins with a flashback of Dr. Thomas Light and Dr. Albert Wily when they were students at Robot University at the exact moment they fell out.The committee is debating over choosing either Light's research of robots with independent thoughts and Wily's Double Gear system to continue work on with Light winning over Wily because the Double Gear system puts an incredible strain on the robots that use it and could be dangerous in the wrong hands.
Angry at being pushed aside Wily destroys his prototype Double Gear and swears to Light that one day he will show the world he was right all along.After the flashback ends the scene cuts to Wily waking up from a nightmare (presumably the flashback) and suddenly remembers the Double Gear System and immediately puts his plan into action.
Meanwhile, at his lab, Dr. Light, Roll, and Auto are checking up on 8 Robot Masters (Block Man, Acid Man, Impact Man, Bounce Man, Fuse Man, Tundra Man, Torch Man, and Blast Man)for maintenance. Just as they finish with Block Man Wily barges into the lab in his Wily Capsule and tells Light that he has perfected the Double Gear system. Just then Mega Man (Who had been sweeping up off-screen) rushes in to try to stop Wily when at that moment the Robot Masters show up and Wily decides to use them as test subjects. Before they can hide Wily uses the Speed Gear mode of his Double Gear to speed up the capsule and snatch the Robot Masters via tractor beam. Mega Man demands Wily to release them but he takes them to his Fortress to have them reprogrammed and fitted with Double Gear Systems.
Just as Mega Man tries to leave to stop Wily Light stops him and explains what the Double Gear System is and what it's capable of warning Mega Man that if Wily really has perfected it he won't stand a chance with Mega Man refusing to let Wily get away. Realizing That Mega Man won't be stopped Light reveals that he kept and repaired the prototype Double Gear System that Wily used to own and after briefly warning Mega Man of its potential danger Light installs the Double Gear into Mega Man so he can stand a chance against Wily's new army.
After Defeating 4 Robot Masters Light explains to Mega Man that the Double Gear system was partly responsible for him and Wily falling out. Light believed that if robots were given the power to think for themselves they could be true partners the humans. Wily, however, stated that even robots who think independently would be mere tools to humans But be giving them power and speed boosts humans would finally respect robots for what they are and any robot could be a hero with the Double Gear System installed. However, when the committee chose Light over Wily the latter stormed off never forgiving his old friend for not even giving him a chance.
Back in the present Light ponders about his decisions back then and says that if he had shown him there was a way to work together instead of telling him that he was wrong they might still have been friends and even admits that the Double Gear System can be used for good if used properly
Gameplay[edit]
Mega Man 11 retains the gameplay style of the classic Mega Man series of games, and features a 2.5D graphics style with 3D polygonal characters and 2D environments. Players control Mega Man in an attempt to stop Dr. Wily from using the Double Gear system that he invented many years before when he was at Robot University. Players travel through eight linear stages, which can be chosen in any way the player sees fit, and have to face Doctor Wily's newest Robot Masters, including Block Man, Fuse Man, Blast Man, Acid Man, Tundra Man, Torch Man, Impact Man, and Bounce Man.
Mega Man can perform classic moves such as the chargeable Mega Buster and slide, as well as obtain new weapons by defeating Robot Master bosses at the end of each level. Unique to this game is the Double Gear system, which grants Mega Man two additional abilities: the Speed Gear and Power Gear. The Speed Gear lets Mega Man slow down time, allowing him to dodge attacks, while the Power Gear increases the attack power of Mega Man's weaponry; both of these will overheat if Mega Man uses them too much. When Mega Man's health is critically low, he can activate both gears to perform a powerful charge shot which can only be used once and leaves Mega Man weakened afterward.[2]
The game has additional features including Time Trials, Missions, Global Leaderboards, a character gallery and more.[3] The game also features difficulty settings, last seen in Mega Man 10, expanding upon them for a total of four: Newcomer, Casual, Normal, and Superhero.[4] The Nintendo Switch version has Amiibo support, which can be used to unlock in-game items.[5]
Development[edit]
The game was announced in December 2017[6] as part of the celebration of the series' 30th anniversary, along with the announcements of re-releases of earlier Mega Man games. Mega Man 11 features 3D polygonal characters and hand-drawn environments, departing from the pixel art-based approach from previous games, and is displayed in 2.5D.[7] It was directed by Koji Oda and produced by Kazuhiro Tsuchiya,[8] with character designs by Yuji Ishihara,[9] and music by Marika Suzuki.[10] According to Tsuchiya and Oda, the departure of Mega ManproducerKeiji Inafune was mainly the reason for the long hiatus of a new game, as there was a huge hesitation for anyone to step up and become 'the new Mega Man guy' until Oda himself did so.[11]
Mega Man 11 was released worldwide for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on October 2, 2018,[12] except in Japan where it was released two days later. An alternate soundtrack in the form of a DLC add-on for the game was made freely available to those who pre-ordered the game.[2] A Mega Man Amiibo was released alongside the game for the Switch version.[13] A demo featuring Block Man's stage was released on the Nintendo Switch on September 6, 2018, and on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 the following day.[14]
Reception[edit]
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Mega Man 11 was met with positive reviews by critics. IGN gave it a 7.5/10 rating saying 'It's not revolutionary, but Mega Man 11 feels almost like a classic Mega Man game, and is a good foundation for the next 10 games'[24] while GameSpot gave it a 7/10 rating praising the game for its 'great sub-bosses and intense robot master fights[,] some new stage gimmicks [being] a lot of fun and endearing personality of the series com[ing] through in the visual and character design', while criticizing the stages for being 'far too long and hav[ing] some questionable elements[,] the difficulty spikes throughout levels lead[ing] to frustrating setbacks [and] the Double Gear System never seem[ing] quite as useful as you want it to be'.[23]Nintendo Life gave it a 9/10 rating, writing that 'Mega Man 11 is an excellent resurgence for the Blue Bomber, imbuing the tried-and-true classic gameplay with modern touches and new ideas that expand on existing concepts in interesting ways.'[25]
Sales[edit]
During its first week on sale in Japan, the physical Nintendo Switch version of Mega Man 11 sold 14,650 copies, while the physical PlayStation 4 version sold 12,052 copies.[26] As of February 2019, the game has sold 870,000 copies worldwide.[27]
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Accolades[edit]
The game was nominated for 'Best Action Game' at The Game Awards 2018,[28] for 'Original Light Mix Score, Franchise' at the National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards,[29] and for the G.A.N.G. / MAGFEST People's Choice Award at the 2019 G.A.N.G. Awards.[30]
References[edit]
- ^Known in Japan as Rockman 11: Unmei no Haguruma!! (ロックマン11 運命の歯車!!Rokkuman 11 Unmei no Haguruma!!, lit. 'Rockman 11: Gears of Fate!!')
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