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Mega Man

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Mega Man is Capcom's long-running action-platformer family, famous for tight jumps, readable enemy patterns, and choosing which boss to fight next. The Classic games are bright and compact, Mega Man X adds faster movement and a darker future, Zero pushes the action toward technical swordplay, Battle Network turns the idea into tactical RPG battles, and Legends experiments with 3D adventure. There is no useful single story timeline for a newcomer, so the clearest path is by play style.

SINCE 1987 · 13 GAMES

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  1. 1980s

    Mega Man

    1987 · NES

    The NES original that introduces Robot Masters, stolen boss weapons, and Capcom's compact action-stage formula.

    For fansMainlineClassic

    6 releases & editions

  2. Mega Man 2

    1988 · NES

    The breakout sequel that defines classic Mega Man for many players, with eight Robot Masters and memorable weapon weaknesses.

    Start hereMainlineClassic

    6 releases & editions

  3. 1990s

    Mega Man 3

    1990 · NES

    A larger NES sequel that adds the slide, Proto Man, and a more ambitious late-game structure.

    Start hereMainlineClassic

    6 releases & editions

  4. Mega Man X

    1993 · SNES

    The SNES reinvention that gives Mega Man wall jumps, dashes, hidden armor parts, and a darker future-war setting.

    Start hereMainlineMega Man X

    6 releases & editions

  5. Mega Man 8

    1996 · Sega Saturn, PlayStation

    The 32-bit classic-series entry, with animated cutscenes, bright sprite art, and a more leisurely stage style.

    For fansMainlineClassic

    4 releases & editions

  6. Mega Man Legends

    1997 · PlayStation

    A 3D action-adventure about ruins, air pirates, and dungeon digging, far removed from the classic stage-select formula.

    For fansSpin-offLegends

    4 releases & editions

  7. Mega Man X4

    1997 · Sega Saturn, PlayStation

    A 32-bit X game with separate X and Zero campaigns, sharper anime presentation, and some of the sub-series' best action.

    Start hereMainlineMega Man X

    5 releases & editions

  8. 2000s

    Mega Man Battle Network

    2001 · Game Boy Advance

    A grid-based action-RPG spin-off that turns boss weapons into battle chips and the internet into a dungeon map.

    Start hereSpin-offBattle Network

    4 releases & editions

  9. Mega Man Zero

    2002 · Game Boy Advance

    A harder GBA action game starring Zero, emphasizing sword combat, mission ranks, and compact stages.

    For fansMainlineMega Man Zero

    4 releases & editions

  10. Mega Man Powered Up

    2006 · PSP

    A chibi-styled PSP remake of the original Mega Man, adding two Robot Masters, playable bosses, and a level editor.

    Start hereMainlineRemakeClassic

  11. Mega Man 9

    2008 · Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

    A deliberately NES-styled digital sequel that brings classic Mega Man back with strict jumps and modern challenge design.

    For fansMainlineClassic

    4 releases & editions

  12. 2010s

    Mega Man 10

    2010 · Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

    Another retro digital sequel, adding playable Proto Man and Bass while keeping the throwback presentation.

    For fansMainlineClassic

    4 releases & editions

  13. Mega Man 11

    2018 · Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC

    A modern 2.5D classic Mega Man with speed and power gears layered onto boss weapons and stage memorization.

    Start hereMainlineClassic

    4 releases & editions