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Mega Man Anniversary Collection

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 26 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 6 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Capcom Entertainment
Developer: Capcom Production Studio 2
Genre(s): Action, Compilation
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: June 22, 2004
Summary
Challenge yourself with some of the most extreme Mega Man titles ever released while unlocking a cache of bonus features in this special collection to celebrate Mega Man's 15th Anniversary. For the first time ever, play the original Mega Man 1 through 8 series and 2 never-before-released in the U.S. arcade games on your PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system! [Capcom]
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What The Critics Said
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Play Magazine
The fantastic level design, precise control and underlying weapon-swiping game theory are second to none. [Aug 2004, p.53]
GMR Magazine
It's one of the most thorough and competent rehash packages in recent memory, offering a slew of great games in top form, along with a few cool bonuses.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Packed with tons of nostalgia, unique weapons (including the suspiciously fanciful "Top Spin"), and more hardcore 2D shooting and platforming than you can shake an arm cannon at. [July 2004, p.111]
Read Full Review >PSX Nation
Capcom poured the love into this collection. They took their time to give fans something worthy.
Read Full Review >GameZone
This is what Mega Man is all about. Its creative level and enemy design, difficulty, and easy controls are what made Mega Man a classic from day one.
Read Full Review >Game Over Online
This is classic gaming done right with one of the industries best heroes finally getting his just due and future compilations from other companies would do well to take heed of how Capcom delivered this tribute to fans.
Read Full Review >Inside Gamer Online
There's a hefty dose of nostalgia in this collection, but you'll also find that these games have aged marvelously well.
Read Full Review >Console Gameworld
Here's to the simpler things in life, and to Mega Man on his 15th birthday.
Read Full Review >IGN
What Mega Man Anniversary lacks in technology and convolution, it more than makes up for in mechanical brilliance, loveable characters, a compelling art direction, and an abundance of robotic charm.
Read Full Review >Gamenikki
A scintillating package of retro Capcom goodness; theres something for everyone to love here, and the low price makes it a killer buy.
Read Full Review >BonusStage
A must-own for any fan of the series. It contains great ports of the first 8 games plus the option of playing them with slightly enhanced graphics and hints, as well as easy and hard difficulties and the ability to start with 3 or 5 lives.
Read Full Review >eToychest
Sadly, the games graphics did not get a similar treatment. In fact, some of the games seem surprisingly worse then they did on their original consoles.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Simply one of the richest, most well-put-together classic compilations ever made, and it manages to not only refrain from sacrificing key elements of gameplay for the sake of making the hardware transition process easier but also makes improvements that are not only great but practically seem like common sense.
Read Full Review >Gamer's Pulse
Theres just something about running and jumping that never gets old, and its precisely this indescribable something that, despite the outdated play mechanics and antiquated visuals, allows me to bestow a wholehearted recommendation upon Anniversary Collection.
Read Full Review >GamePro
Whether you plan to acquire it as a collectors item or just want to get acquainted with Mega Mans past, you can be sure its going to be one heck of a trip back into time.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
For pure dollar value -- 10 total games for $29.99 -- Mega Man Anniversary Collection is a great buy. That is, if you can make your peace with the atrocious button-swapping snafu.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Newcomers should stay away ("I can't duck? or shoot up?!"), but for those of us who grew up with Capcom's blue bomber, 30 bucks for this high-quality collection of old-school favorties is a steal. [Aug 2004, p.101]
GameSpy
It faithfully reproduces the classic action series, and the handful of modern conveniences are a nice addition. However, the display method the game uses looks bad and the extras are not quite there.
Read Full Review >netjak
They manage to still be fun and they age marvelously well. It makes you wish that Capcom would dust off the cobwebs and make another game starring the classic Mega Man, and make it work right.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Though the series is pretty much stale these days, that wasnt always the case, and the Mega Man Anniversary Collection serves as a reminder that while the games might feel a little dated, the Blue Bomber still has some fight left.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
A great collection for nostalgic fans and newcomers alike. None of the spin-off Mega Man X titles are included in the package, but whats included is more than enough to keep any player blasting for more.
Read Full Review >1UP
Unsurprisingly, playing through this Anniversary Collection is much like listening to a ten-album Grateful Dead box set: it's very good for what it is, and some of titles included are genuine masterpieces. But taken together, the monotony is almost overwhelming.
Read Full Review >Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Veterans will have to take a little time to adjust, while newcomers will be able to jump right in without even noticing such problems.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
Mega Man fans and experienced gamers will love this massive collection of old-school goodness, but we'll admit it does little to attract new followers. [Aug 2004, p.28]
Yahoo! Games
A no-brainer for all Mega Man fans out there. And even if you weren't an old-school addict, you can still dig in for some harmless fun... just be prepared for the frustrations and insane difficulty that come with many retro classics.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
MP83 gave it a9:
Great collection of games that made me into a Mega Man fan. More companies should release their old games as collections like this. *hints*
White Warrior gave it a 9:
Wow, talk about a blast from the past!! This will take veteran gamers (like myself) back to the days when games were difficult and took skill and patience to complete. The bonuses are awesome. I mean adding the first episode cartoon of megaman as an unlockable secret, kudos to the developer on that one. Anyway to the elite gamers this is a MUST have for your collection. To gaming newbees, jump right in and enjoy. I only wish they would do something like this for the Sonic the Hedgehog series... HINT...HINT!!
Dr. Wily gave it a 10:
I'm rather sure a lot of people whose first game experience was Crash Bandicoot won't entirely appreciate this, and if this is so, probably take a few points of my score. However, for fans of the old(er) days of 2D beauty, this game is heaven. Sure, some would argue that not all the games in here are still that strong (MM 2 and 3 are almost universally hailed as the best ones, while some find the later games uncreative), but Megaman has always been about straight up side scrolling fun, and this collection delivers by the ton. Memorable characters and level design, some secrets and a great bargain price make this an absolute must for 2D fans. But then again, I'm guessing most MM fans have already bought this game. To the younger gamers, I say: Know Thine Roots!
Kyle C. gave it an 8:
I mean hey come on, it's the blue bomber. need i say more?
