The Flamboyant Gamer : Megaman 4

So, this will be one of the first series of topic that i'm going to post in my blog. The flamboyant gamer is my own take of reviews and my thoughts regarding the games i've owned, played and completed. Complete in a sense that i've just finish the main story of the game. So, any side quests or secret stages if present will not necessarily be tackled by me at this particular time of posting the topic. So for today, the game i'm going to talk about is Megaman 4 for the NES.

This game is very close to my heart as this is the first megaman i 've played during my childhood. I was just 6 years old if i'm not mistaken. At that time, contra, super mario bros and adventure island are some of the games that i really like and spent

most on. So, my initial experience of megaman 4 was a bit confusing. The game starts of with 8 different kinds of robots to choose from. Each having their own unique level. Those days, the game itself was a bit challenging as i have no idea what to do, where to go and how to beat the bosses. However, i do remember that i managed to beat Pharoah Man. Best of all, i don't even know how the buster shot works at that time. Only later that i accidentally found out how to charge your main weapon.

Frustrated of not being able to proceed further in the game makes me stop playing it completely. Few years later, my older brother begged my father for an SNES. Haha i can still remember how he cried for it. In fact, even my father still remembers very clearly about the incidence until this day.The SNES is what got me back to the Megaman series. This time is the Megaman X. Immediately, i am in love with the game. Played it every single day and getting better each time. But, despite spending most of my time with the game i still couldn't defeat the final boss, Sigma. Subsequently, i bought the sequel Megaman X2 at our local Toys R Us. I'm so addicted to this game. Finally i managed to complete one of the games in the series, the Megaman X3 on the playstation. Again, if i'm not mistaken this was around the year 2000. I can still remember how my cousin will react watching me playing Megaman X. She said, " Oh my god, you are still playing this old game with the blue guy on it". I laughed at her reaction.

Almost 20 years since i've played Megaman 4 i've decided to give it a try one more time. Bought the game CIB from a member of NintendoAge. Few months before, i've completed Megaman 2 on the normal mode. After a few minutes with the Megaman 4, i've realized that the game was easier compared to Megaman 2. It took only less than half an hour for me to defeat all of the robot masters. I was thinking to myself that maybe the few stages before the final boss will be a bit tougher. I was wrong. The game was way too easy. Even Dr Willy, the end boss is defeated with ease. This is the major problem i had with Megaman 4. Each level would be better if they make it a bit lengthier with more obstacles. Even the robot masters' design were not to my liking. My favorite robot though will be Pharoah Man. He is the only robot that looks the best in my opinion. His weapon inherited to Megaman is also one of my favorite. Megaman charged a pink ball of massive destruction on top of his head. What is not to like about that! In spite of my disappointment, i have to give props to the designers to include a few secret stages. That is what i like most about the series, they should have more of it.

Megaman 4 will always brings back the nostalgia in me. Despite, it being too easy for me i do enjoy the game. The gameplay is what makes Capcom's blue bomber stands out amongst others. It has good replayability and to be honest i will play it again one day. In fact, i might do a speedrun of it just for the sake of challenging myself. Go try it yourself and do your own evaluation. I'm sure it'll be fun. Happy gaming : )