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* Super Smash Bros.: Fighters | * Super Smash Bros.: Fighters | ||
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| Mega Man 11: [[Ayaka Fukuhara]] (JP), [[Ben Diskin]] (EN) | | Mega Man 11: [[Ayaka Fukuhara]] (JP), [[Ben Diskin]] (EN) | ||
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'''Mega Man''', occasionally spelt '''Megaman''' and known as '''Rockman''' in Japan, is the main protagonist and player character in the [[Classic era]] ''[[Mega Man (franchise)|Mega Man]]'' games. | |||
He was built as a household robot by [[Dr. Light]], named either '''Rock''' (in Japan and early English sources) or '''Mega''', but was upgraded into Mega Man prior to the start of the Classic era to allow him to stop [[Dr. Wily]] from taking over the world. His robot sister [[Roll]] and his brother/prototype [[Proto Man]] sometimes assist him in doing so, as do the numerous other helpful robots built by Dr. Light. | |||
Mega Man uses an arm cannon, the [[Mega Buster]], as his default weapon of choice. However, his most notable ability - shared by many of his namesakes in other eras - is to copy the powers of his major foes. This usually entails defeating certain bosses, commonly called [[Robot Master]]s, to acquire their [[List of Classic era weapons|weapon]]s, which can be used against other robots to exploit their weaknesses. To use these weapons, Mega Man uses up [[weapon energy]], which can be refilled by collecting certain pick-ups while equipped with the weapon. | |||
==In the Games== | |||
===Classic era=== | |||
====''Mega Man''==== | |||
In the original ''[[Mega Man (game)|Mega Man]]'', Mega Man is given his abilities by Dr. Light after Dr. Wily steals most of Light's other robots and reprograms them to take over the world. Initially equipped with nothing but his Mega Buster, Mega Man must take down these first six Robot Masters in any order and finally face Dr. Wily, a formula that would be repeated for most of his future adventures. | |||
Apart from being able to obtain the Robot Masters' weaponry, Mega Man can find the [[Magnet Beam]] in this game, which enables him to use his arm cannon (and weapon energy) to create temporary platforms. This would become the base for many similar utility upgrades Mega Man can acquire in later games. | |||
====''Mega Man 2''==== | |||
Dr. Wily returns in ''[[Mega Man 2]]'' with his own Robot Masters, and Mega Man must once save the world from him. Although Mega Man's fighting abilities are unchanged (apart from new weapons to equip), he now has the ability to carry and use [[Energy Tank]]s. | |||
Dr. Light also upgrades him over the course of the game with [[Item 1]], [[Item 2]] and [[Item 3]], three moving platforms that can be used like weapons, similarly to the Magnet Beam from the previous game. | |||
====''Mega Man 3''==== | |||
In ''[[Mega Man 3]]'', Mega Man is tasked with retrieving energy crystals for Dr. Light and Dr. Wily's joint peace-keeping project. He has gained the ability to [[slide]] on the ground, allowing him to quickly move forward and duck under enemies or projectiles. | |||
Throughout the game, Dr. Light periodically upgrades Mega Man with the power to call upon three different modes of his new canine robot companion, [[Rush]]: the [[Rush Coil]], [[Rush Jet]] and [[Rush Marine]]. | |||
This game marks the first appearance of Mega Man's brother Proto Man, who he fights at various points in the game without knowing his identity. | |||
====''Mega Man 4''==== | |||
''[[Mega Man 4]]'' marks the first time that Mega Man can charge his Mega Buster. This is done by holding down the button, then releasing for a single, powerful shot. While charging, Mega Man flashes green, which would be replaced with a light blue colour in later games. | |||
Although Rush doesn't feature in this game, Mega Man can acquire the ability to use _______, again acting as moving platforms that can help him progress through a stage. | |||
====''Mega Man 5''==== | |||
''[[Mega Man 5]]'' sees Mega Man pitted against Proto Man, who has seemingly gone berserk and is attacking the city with eight new Robot Masters. His skill set remains largely the same, apart from a colour change on the charge ability, which is now interrupted by taking damage. Rush also returns from ''Mega Man 3'', with the same modes as before. | |||
New in this game is the mechanical bird [[Beat]], intended as an upgrade for Mega Man worked on by Dr. Light and Dr. Cossack.<ref>''Mega Man 5'' English manual, 1992</ref> To unlock the power to call him, Mega Man must find the letters "M-E-G-A-M-A-N-V" in the Robot Master stages. | |||
====''Mega Man 6''==== | |||
In ''[[Mega Man 6]]'', Mega Man is called upon to stop the evil machinations of [[Mr. X]], who has stolen and reprogrammed the winning robots of the [[First Annual Robot Tournament]]. In addition to his skills from ''Mega Man 5'', he is now able to find and equip two [[Power Adaptor]]s, built by Dr. Light. These upgrades replace the previous Rush modes and enable him to fuse with Rush, becoming either Jet Mega Man - who is able to fly - or Power Mega Man, who has a strong close-range attack. | |||
Beat also makes a return and can be called by Mega Man after finding the letters B-E-A-T, which are obtained by defeating four of the Robot Masters in special hidden boss rooms. Furthermore, Mega Man may discover and equip an [[Energy Balancer]], which causes weapon energy items to refill the weapon with the lowest energy level if the current active weapon is already full. | |||
===X era=== | |||
Mega Man does not appear in the [[X era]] games, although the design of [[X]], also a creation of Dr. Light, is strongly based on him and shares many of his abilities. There have been no direct references made to the Classic era Mega Man in the X or later games' canon, and his fate is unknown. | |||
=== ''Super Smash Bros.'' series === | === ''Super Smash Bros.'' series === | ||
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=== Mavel vs. Capcom series === | === Mavel vs. Capcom series === | ||
[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes]], [[Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes]] | Mega Man appears in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes]]'', ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes]]'' and ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite]]''. | ||
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== Other Media == | == Other Media == | ||
=== 1994 | === 1994 animated series === | ||
[[Mega Man (1994 animated series)|1994 animated series]] | Mega Man is the main protagonist of the [[Mega Man (1994 animated series)|1994 ''Mega Man'' animated series]]. | ||
=== Captain N: The Game Master === | === Captain N: The Game Master === | ||
{{main|Mega Man (Captain N)}} | {{main|Mega Man (Captain N)}} | ||
Mega Man appears as a member of the main hero team in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'', though he has been drastically redesigned and does not share many similarities with his game counterpart. He is voiced by [[Doug Parker]] and known for his habit of prefixing words with "Mega-", something he is never shown to do in the games. | |||
[[Captain N: The Game Master]] | |||
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=== Archie Comics === | === Archie Comics === | ||
[[Mega Man (Archie Comics)|Archie Comics]] | Mega Man appears as a main character in the [[Mega Man (Archie Comics)|''Mega Man'' comic series by Archie Comics]]. | ||
{{Classic era}} | {{Classic era}} | ||
Revision as of 01:52, 3 May 2020
Mega Man, occasionally spelt Megaman and known as Rockman in Japan, is the main protagonist and player character in the Classic era Mega Man games.
He was built as a household robot by Dr. Light, named either Rock (in Japan and early English sources) or Mega, but was upgraded into Mega Man prior to the start of the Classic era to allow him to stop Dr. Wily from taking over the world. His robot sister Roll and his brother/prototype Proto Man sometimes assist him in doing so, as do the numerous other helpful robots built by Dr. Light.
Mega Man uses an arm cannon, the Mega Buster, as his default weapon of choice. However, his most notable ability - shared by many of his namesakes in other eras - is to copy the powers of his major foes. This usually entails defeating certain bosses, commonly called Robot Masters, to acquire their weapons, which can be used against other robots to exploit their weaknesses. To use these weapons, Mega Man uses up weapon energy, which can be refilled by collecting certain pick-ups while equipped with the weapon.
In the Games
Classic era
Mega Man
In the original Mega Man, Mega Man is given his abilities by Dr. Light after Dr. Wily steals most of Light's other robots and reprograms them to take over the world. Initially equipped with nothing but his Mega Buster, Mega Man must take down these first six Robot Masters in any order and finally face Dr. Wily, a formula that would be repeated for most of his future adventures.
Apart from being able to obtain the Robot Masters' weaponry, Mega Man can find the Magnet Beam in this game, which enables him to use his arm cannon (and weapon energy) to create temporary platforms. This would become the base for many similar utility upgrades Mega Man can acquire in later games.
Mega Man 2
Dr. Wily returns in Mega Man 2 with his own Robot Masters, and Mega Man must once save the world from him. Although Mega Man's fighting abilities are unchanged (apart from new weapons to equip), he now has the ability to carry and use Energy Tanks.
Dr. Light also upgrades him over the course of the game with Item 1, Item 2 and Item 3, three moving platforms that can be used like weapons, similarly to the Magnet Beam from the previous game.
Mega Man 3
In Mega Man 3, Mega Man is tasked with retrieving energy crystals for Dr. Light and Dr. Wily's joint peace-keeping project. He has gained the ability to slide on the ground, allowing him to quickly move forward and duck under enemies or projectiles.
Throughout the game, Dr. Light periodically upgrades Mega Man with the power to call upon three different modes of his new canine robot companion, Rush: the Rush Coil, Rush Jet and Rush Marine.
This game marks the first appearance of Mega Man's brother Proto Man, who he fights at various points in the game without knowing his identity.
Mega Man 4
Mega Man 4 marks the first time that Mega Man can charge his Mega Buster. This is done by holding down the button, then releasing for a single, powerful shot. While charging, Mega Man flashes green, which would be replaced with a light blue colour in later games.
Although Rush doesn't feature in this game, Mega Man can acquire the ability to use _______, again acting as moving platforms that can help him progress through a stage.
Mega Man 5
Mega Man 5 sees Mega Man pitted against Proto Man, who has seemingly gone berserk and is attacking the city with eight new Robot Masters. His skill set remains largely the same, apart from a colour change on the charge ability, which is now interrupted by taking damage. Rush also returns from Mega Man 3, with the same modes as before.
New in this game is the mechanical bird Beat, intended as an upgrade for Mega Man worked on by Dr. Light and Dr. Cossack.[1] To unlock the power to call him, Mega Man must find the letters "M-E-G-A-M-A-N-V" in the Robot Master stages.
Mega Man 6
In Mega Man 6, Mega Man is called upon to stop the evil machinations of Mr. X, who has stolen and reprogrammed the winning robots of the First Annual Robot Tournament. In addition to his skills from Mega Man 5, he is now able to find and equip two Power Adaptors, built by Dr. Light. These upgrades replace the previous Rush modes and enable him to fuse with Rush, becoming either Jet Mega Man - who is able to fly - or Power Mega Man, who has a strong close-range attack.
Beat also makes a return and can be called by Mega Man after finding the letters B-E-A-T, which are obtained by defeating four of the Robot Masters in special hidden boss rooms. Furthermore, Mega Man may discover and equip an Energy Balancer, which causes weapon energy items to refill the weapon with the lowest energy level if the current active weapon is already full.
X era
Mega Man does not appear in the X era games, although the design of X, also a creation of Dr. Light, is strongly based on him and shares many of his abilities. There have been no direct references made to the Classic era Mega Man in the X or later games' canon, and his fate is unknown.
Super Smash Bros. series
| Name | Source Game | Weapon | Assist Trophy | Smash Tour Item | Boss | Stage | Mii Costume | Enemy | Trophy | Spirit | Music |
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Due to Mega Man being pretty similar to Kirby in terms of functionality, Mega Man in Smash Bros. is more of a collection of weapons from his home games, rather than one who copies weapons of others in Smash Bros.
He can also use multiple weapons in sequence without pausing to switch them, always staying the same color pallet/scheme the player started with.
- Kirby transformation: Metal Blade
Super Smash Bros. 4
- Trophies: Mega Man, Mega Man (Alt.)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Spirit #864
Street Fighter x Mega Man
Mavel vs. Capcom series
Mega Man appears in Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.
Cannon Spike
Dragalia Lost
Other Media
1994 animated series
Mega Man is the main protagonist of the 1994 Mega Man animated series.
Captain N: The Game Master
Mega Man appears as a member of the main hero team in Captain N: The Game Master, though he has been drastically redesigned and does not share many similarities with his game counterpart. He is voiced by Doug Parker and known for his habit of prefixing words with "Mega-", something he is never shown to do in the games.
Archie Comics
Mega Man appears as a main character in the Mega Man comic series by Archie Comics.
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| Related media | Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge • Mega Man: The Wily Wars • Rockman Complete Works • Mega Man Anniversary Collection • Mega Man Powered Up • Mega Man Legacy Collection • 1994 animated series • Marvel vs. Capcom series (Clash of Super Heroes • New Age of Heroes) • Super Smash Bros. series (4 • Ultimate) • Rockman manga | ||||||
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- ↑ Mega Man 5 English manual, 1992
