I loved the deep analysis of each track. Perhaps you have already heard of the American rock band “The Protomen” started in 2003 that write many songs based on the Megaman series. Their album “Act II” is a perfect, somber retelling of the “Good Doctor” (Dr Light) and his good intentions that go wayward. Here’s “The Good Doctor” that will hook you in (https://youtu.be/vgGYwXYt3J0?feature=shared).
Really enjoyable review, looking forward to more of these. And learned a lot about the composition of this music also. I actually did own this game but I think I bought it used after renting Mega Man 2. I don't know that I've beaten it to this day (unless maybe I accomplished it with Game Genie), but I did play it a lot. The lack of a save or password feature was brutal on such a challenging game, where failure was so common.
If there's anything I disagree with here, it's the low review on the Stage Select music -- I love it and the way it transitions to the following jingle. It's only repetitive if you listen to it for longer than you're likely to ever listen to it in real life.
I think I would have loved the Wily Wars, which also had a save feature, if only it had been released for SNES, instead of being a Sega Channel exclusive. I don't think I even heard of the Sega Channel until 10+ years after it was defunct.
Wow, impressive deep dive on Mega Man and its iconic game music! I played and beat Mega Man in 1989. Early into playing the game for the first time, my father became aware of how much I was getting into playing the family Nintendo. He used Mega Man as a carrot to ensure that all my school homework was done before getting to use the game room and playing any Nintendo. LOL
I loved the deep analysis of each track. Perhaps you have already heard of the American rock band “The Protomen” started in 2003 that write many songs based on the Megaman series. Their album “Act II” is a perfect, somber retelling of the “Good Doctor” (Dr Light) and his good intentions that go wayward. Here’s “The Good Doctor” that will hook you in (https://youtu.be/vgGYwXYt3J0?feature=shared).
I remember the Protomen! Wow, thanks for the reminder. This song's incredible.
Really enjoyable review, looking forward to more of these. And learned a lot about the composition of this music also. I actually did own this game but I think I bought it used after renting Mega Man 2. I don't know that I've beaten it to this day (unless maybe I accomplished it with Game Genie), but I did play it a lot. The lack of a save or password feature was brutal on such a challenging game, where failure was so common.
If there's anything I disagree with here, it's the low review on the Stage Select music -- I love it and the way it transitions to the following jingle. It's only repetitive if you listen to it for longer than you're likely to ever listen to it in real life.
Glad you appreciate the review. But that stage select jungle is an icepick in the forehead. We’ll have to agree to disagree on that one.
I only beat the first Mega Man via the Anniversary Collection on the Gamecube. Save states are absolutely the way to go with that one.
To use my brother’s word for tough games, Mega Man 1 is rugged.
I think I would have loved the Wily Wars, which also had a save feature, if only it had been released for SNES, instead of being a Sega Channel exclusive. I don't think I even heard of the Sega Channel until 10+ years after it was defunct.
I played the Sega Channel a couple times in like '97 or '98, when the Genesis was all but dead, and it was pretty amazing.
Wow, impressive deep dive on Mega Man and its iconic game music! I played and beat Mega Man in 1989. Early into playing the game for the first time, my father became aware of how much I was getting into playing the family Nintendo. He used Mega Man as a carrot to ensure that all my school homework was done before getting to use the game room and playing any Nintendo. LOL