Mega Man 9 Coming to Wii - Update: Again... Now for PSN/XBLA and Rubber Surgeon

Well this is pretty awesome. I'm currently playing through the X and Zero games (for the first time ever), so this is nice timing for me :)
 
[quote name='daroga']

It seems like this move is more risky than safe. Hopefully it turns out well![/quote]

This is not risky, this is Capcom recycling ideas instead of creating new ones to cut costs. The budget and cost of time this is going to take is far less than if they did something of the PS1 caliber.

The only reason it's flying is because for some reason it is cool to be retro. Yeah, Mega Man games were great and are still fun, but you don't have to make a game with archaic graphics just to prove that classic games still work.

It's not that I'm disappointed and I think this game is going to suck, I'm disappointed that I don't get to see brand new Mega Man sprites.
 
It's risky not in asset design, but in public reception. Some people find that they need new and shiny for a game to be enjoyable. It's those people Capcom is risking this with.
 
This happening is great! Maybe when it sells fairly well at a lower price we'll see a decent amount of new FULL games actually hit XBLA and PSN instead of this demo length shit(Omega Five). Or gimmicky crap.
 
[quote name='daroga']It's risky not in asset design, but in public reception. Some people find that they need new and shiny for a game to be enjoyable. It's those people Capcom is risking this with.[/quote]


I don't think it is risky to put out an 8-bit game on an online service primarily used to download 8-bit games.
 
I might be interested in this if it was coming to the DS.

On consoles it's 16x9 and HD graphics or bust for me. Makes sense for the Wii though I guess. Be a waste if it comes to PSN and 360 in this form. They should just make a different Megaman game in HD for those systems or not bother IMO.
 
[quote name='Rodimus']Lets say the game releases at $10, would that justify the 8-bit retro-look?[/quote]unless it's a disc I'd prefer $8
 
[quote name='willardhaven']I don't think it is risky to put out an 8-bit game on an online service primarily used to download 8-bit games.[/quote]There are other 8bit games on the WiiWare service?

This doesn't have the nostalgia factor that almost anything on the Virtual Console has going for it. WiiWare has shown itself to be prettier, and a lot of people expect it to be prettier. Thus, risky.
 
[quote name='dmaul1114']I might be interested in this if it was coming to the DS.

On consoles it's 16x9 and HD graphics or bust for me. Makes sense for the Wii though I guess. Be a waste if it comes to PSN and 360 in this form. They should just make a different Megaman game in HD for those systems or not bother IMO.[/QUOTE]

I think you're missing the point. If this sells well we may start to get REAL games on XBL and PSN, like NEW, FULL length games! What we should've gotten in the beginning instead of this bullshit gimmicky crap that takes almost no time to finish and almost none to program and sold at a high price.
 
[quote name='Sarang01']I think you're missing the point. If this sells well we may start to get REAL games on XBL and PSN, like NEW, FULL length games! What we should've gotten in the beginning instead of this bullshit gimmicky crap that takes almost no time to finish and almost none to program and sold at a high price.[/QUOTE]

I'd point more to the new HD remake of Bionic Commando as the poster child for that.

I would love new, full length games. But they have to be 16x9 and HD if I'm going to play them on the 360.
 
[quote name='Rodimus']Lets say the game releases at $10, would that justify the 8-bit retro-look?[/QUOTE]

Not really... I don't think there's any $10 game on a download service with 8-bit graphics and sound. $5, maybe.
 
[quote name='Wolfkin']unless it's a disc I'd prefer $8[/quote]

$1 for every bit.

[quote name='Chacrana']Not really... I don't think there's any $10 game on a download service with 8-bit graphics and sound. $5, maybe.[/quote]

That's true, however this is something brand new.... kinda. They're selling Famicon games never released in the states for $6 on the VC. I'd imagine this would have to sell for more than that.
 
[quote name='daroga']There are other 8bit games on the WiiWare service?

This doesn't have the nostalgia factor that almost anything on the Virtual Console has going for it. WiiWare has shown itself to be prettier, and a lot of people expect it to be prettier. Thus, risky.[/quote]

You're splitting hairs... people download old games primarily, I'm pretty sure you see the same top 4 or 5 screen for both Wii Ware and VC downloads.

Wii Ware and VC games are on the same channel sir.
 
I don't know about the 8-bit thing, I'm a big Megaman fan and will definitely buy this when it comes out, but still....I would like it to LOOK old school, but with better graphics, maybe like New Super Mario Bros or the new Street Fighter II HD thing, keep the basics, but make it better
 
I think its gonna look like an 8 bit game, but they won't have restrictions on how much can be shown or animation I guess....kinda. Its 8-bit, but not the NES, so I think crazy shit will go down.

If it doesn't, theres always Megaman 10!
 
[quote name='willardhaven']You're splitting hairs... people download old games primarily, I'm pretty sure you see the same top 4 or 5 screen for both Wii Ware and VC downloads.

Wii Ware and VC games are on the same channel sir.[/quote]They also sell old moves and new movies at the same store. It doesn't mean that people don't have different expectations of those movies depending on when they were made.

When watching an old movie, most people appreciate it for what it is (some people can't stand its limitations, however). Yet, a movie released today using exclusively 1950 filming and editing techniques would be a risk. A game released today using exclusively 8bit assets for art and sound is a risk.
 
Inafune (Mega Man creator) is aiming for Mega Man 9 to surpase Mega Man 2. I still pop in my Mega Man Anniversry Collection and play some Mega Man 2. This urges me to play through the entire series again. Honestly I prefer this over a Mega Man 9 with 3D graphics.

Remember, we're also getting an brand new NES game. I think that's pretty cool.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']yeah, this reminds me of that newly developed Genisis RPG that has been released a few years back... forget its name.[/QUOTE]

Beggar Prince? It wasn't that new. By the time it received its English release it was already ten years old.

I kinda like the retro look here. It works with Mega Man because his 8-bit look is so iconic. However, I would like it more if they go the extra mile and make the graphics a bit more polished. I doubt they'll keep in any flickering. But it would be nice if they allowed more sprites than actually possible on the NES. Smoother animation, maybe? Probably not, but it would be nice.
 
[quote name='daroga']They also sell old moves and new movies at the same store. It doesn't mean that people don't have different expectations of those movies depending on when they were made.

When watching an old movie, most people appreciate it for what it is (some people can't stand its limitations, however). Yet, a movie released today using exclusively 1950 filming and editing techniques would be a risk. A game released today using exclusively 8bit assets for art and sound is a risk.[/quote]

It can't be a risk if it costs next to nothing. It would depend on the time they spent designing the levels, which even then is far less risky than investing in a highly-detailed 2d game.

That's like saying Spielberg making a home video and selling it to people online would be risky.

I'm all for 2d sidescrolling Megaman and limited color palettes to create mood. I would just rather play a visually detailed game like Mega Man 8.
 
[quote name='Wolfkin']what new NES game is in the pipes?[/quote]

Are you being facetious or do you really not know that Mega Man 9 is going to be 8-bit / NES style?
 
[quote name='Rodimus']Are you being facetious or do you really not know that Mega Man 9 is going to be 8-bit / NES style?[/QUOTE]

just because its emulating the NES Megaman games doesn't make it an actual NES game
 
[quote name='Rodimus']Are you being facetious or do you really not know that Mega Man 9 is going to be 8-bit / NES style?[/quote]see there's a difference between NES Style and an actual NES game. I thought you were implying on top of Mega Man 9 there was some unrelated NES game.

[quote name='Rodimus']Honestly I prefer this [NES Style] over a Mega Man 9 with 3D graphics.

Remember, we're also getting an brand new NES game. I think that's pretty cool.[/quote]to be honest with that syntax i fail to see how no one else made that mistake of thinking you were talking about two games instead of one.
 
[quote name='fart_bubble']just because its emulating the NES Megaman games doesn't make it an actual NES game[/quote]

I knew I would run into this argument when I typed up that line ;)

The creaters are promoting it as such, they want us to think of it as a new NES game. I know it can never be a full fledged NES game however I think it's a interesting way to look at this unique situation. You can think in whatever strict guidelines you wish, however here's a few quotes from the Nintendo Power article:

He goes on to say that if he did push to have a new game like the classic Mega Man made, it would be criticized for things like being simplistic, outdated, or too expensive, thus making it too difficult to bring it out in the current climate. And that's where programs like WiiWare come in, from which the popularity of retrogaming services such as the Virtual Console lead to the group to decide to make a new "NES" game.
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"The moment you've been waiting for is here! We're not just giving you Mega Man 9, we're giving you a new NES game. This is a game that brings back the fun of the old games, and I hope you all enjoy it!"
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EDIT:
Wolfkin - After re-reading my previous post I can see how it could've been miss leading. That's my 5th grade writing level for ya.
 
a new 8-bit megaman sounds dumb....

it's good in theory, but the problem is through emulation we've taken apart megaman and put it all back together in every which way possible.

We've pushed the limit of innovation and level design in megaman games all the way already... I'd love to see how capcom can possibly outdo what's already been done
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']I wonder how different the other versions will be.??[/QUOTE]

hopefully not too much. What they've shown so far is what makes me want it. They change it and my interest goes down
 
[quote name='Inf^Shini']that was pretty funny :lol:[/quote]

Glad somebody liked it. I saw it last night and laughed my ass off.

I'm guessing the multiplatform MM9 will boil down to what controller you prefer.
 
[quote name='Rodimus']Glad somebody liked it. I saw it last night and laughed my ass off.

I'm guessing the multiplatform MM9 will boil down to what controller you prefer.[/quote]
I loved Virgin Man, hahaha

I also checked out their Halo 3 and Saw vids, funny stuff :lol:
 
I'm actually surprised Capcom took a chance with making it look like the NES games. It'll be interesting to see if a game with modern gameplay but old graphics will succeed. I would hope so, as I don't see how graphics on a Megaman game would hinder your experience. The old Megaman didn't look bad, so it's not like it'll just be ugly to look at.
 
[quote name='I_Am_ProZac']I'm actually surprised Capcom took a chance with making it look like the NES games. It'll be interesting to see if a game with modern gameplay but old graphics will succeed. I would hope so, as I don't see how graphics on a Megaman game would hinder your experience. The old Megaman didn't look bad, so it's not like it'll just be ugly to look at.[/quote]

Bawls kicks ass.
 
[quote name='I_Am_ProZac']. It'll be interesting to see if a game with modern gameplay but old graphics will succeed. [/QUOTE]

Nothing about what we have seen screams "modern gameplay" to me.
 
What is so great about Mega Man 9... it should have been Mega Man 2 getting this remake. I swear its like capcom is affraid of Mega Man 2.
 
[quote name='Thomas96']What is so great about Mega Man 9... it should have been Mega Man 2 getting this remake. I swear its like capcom is affraid of Mega Man 2.[/quote]

This is better than a remake of Mega Man 2 IMHO, they want to surpass Mega Man 2. Why fix it if it aint broken.

But if you're intrested in a remake of Mega Man 2 try Mega Man: Wily Wars. However I found that version inferior to the orginal.
 
[quote name='Rodimus']This is better than a remake of Mega Man 2 IMHO, they want to surpass Mega Man 2. Why fix it if it aint broken.[/QUOTE]

Exactly. You can remake a game all you want, but it's still fundamentally the same thing... this is a series that desperately needs something new, so at least this has a chance of finally delivering that.
 
It's probably worth nothing for the confused that Mega Man & Bass was not Mega Man 9. It was internally labeled Mega Man 8.5 or something...?

Anyway, yeah, Mega Man 9 hasn't existed before this, in case there was any confusion.
 
[quote name='rodeojones903']Nothing about what we have seen screams "modern gameplay" to me.[/quote]

Well, modern gameplay probably wasn't the best way to describe it. Maybe more of modern development or design.
 
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