Mega Man 1 & 2

Podcast: The Replayables · Retropolitan

Opublikowano: 2026-09-01

Alex is joined by Tony and Gary for a deep dive into Mega Man 1 and 2 for the NES. You’ll hear why Mega Man 1 was such a daring foundation, and how Mega Man 2 turned that formula into a masterpiece. We break down the stage select innovation, the rock-paper-scissors weapon logic, the resource management that made these games feel almost tactical, and the moments where the series started to feel bigger than a simple run-and-gun platformer. You’ll also discover what still holds up decades later and what absolutely doesn’t - from brutal boss runs and punishing platforming to leg...