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The 8th Megaman game, and it's still fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Perhaps Megaman 8 should have been called Megaman Playstation instead. It feels more like a new version of Megaman than a true sequel to the other 8/16 bit Megamans. The graphics seem a little bland in spots, but for the most part it is a solid game. A few of the bosses seem corny, but after so many Megaman games there's only so much to work with. The gameplay is right on (even though the game can be hard in spots) with all of Megaman's moves every gamer has come to know. I think it's safe to say that even though it could have been better, Megaman fans will not be sorely disappointed with Megaman 8.

Nostalgia alert! Calling all old-school fans!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: July 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I just love this game! It's good, clean, old-school fun! In all my 14 years of playing video games, this was a good departure from the fangdangled 3-D. I would have liked it if Mega Man Legends had a sequence where you would use Rush to chase after your spotter's car or Flutter after Proto Man hijacks it with Roll, Data, and even the old fart held hostage inside. It was nice to see Proto Man back again, in living color, and Dr. Wily too. If you are longing for some good, nostalgic fun, and if you'd rather fight eight robots and learn their powers rather than fight huge, rusty buckets of nuts and bolts called Reaverbots, then this game is for you! For all you old-schoolers and Mega Man veterans, this game is a must!

I really wanted to like this game, but just couldn't do it.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game without having played it, assuming it would be at least as good as the NES Mega Man games (I had missed the limited-release Mega Man 7 for SNES).

I will just say straight out that I was very disappointed by the game. For starters, the gameplay was, in my opinion, unnecessarily difficult. I got to the Wily level where you have to go through this stage they flies past you at a mile a minute, and have a one-second warning to "Jump", "Slide", etc. After proably a dozen tries, I put the game away on my bookshelf and haven't touched it since.

The voice acting was simply horrible. Why oh why did Capcom give Mega Man a girly voice? It sounds like he was voiced by Mickey Mouse, put into a helium chamber, and then kicked hard in a tender spot. It was simply painful to listen to. And the acting in general was so bad and overdone it reminded me of the original Resident Evil.

The anime sequences were also unnecessary. Some anime is directed toward adults, while others are directed toward kids. The anime here reminded me more of "Hamtaro" than "DragonBall Z".

Basically, this is a game that looks like it's for kids, but is probably way too hard for them to play. Unless you're a super die-hard Mega Man fan (as I USED to be), then skip this one.

8 and still going strong

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If your an older gamer or just someone who likes older game series you have probaly played Megaman (the original series not X,Legends,Zero,or Battle Network) I remember when I first got my NES when I was 5 and Megaman 2 I loved that game and still do so I saw Megaman 8 for playstaition decided I should check up on this series (I'm more of a Megaman X fan) from the opening movie which is shown in stunning anime to the ending credits this game is flawless the story begins with 2 strange robots fighting in the deep reaches of space when they injure each other so bad that they crash land into earth and Megaman heads to investigate when he gets there Dr. Wily (for you noobs Megaman's main enemy) is carrying off one of the robots which has very evil very powerful energy Wily is harnesting so Megaman helps the second robot and heads after Wily so the battle begins with your standard 4 bosses Clownman,Grenademan,Frostman, and Tenguman(my personal favorite) and after they are done your next four appear Swordman,Astroman,Searchman, and Aquaman(not to be confused with the DC comics hero) you Megaman veterans already know where this is going even though the game is standard Megaman format that same format is perfect and if it ain't broke don't fix it

Graphics wise the game rules its 2D but very good looking 2D the enemies and backgrounds are very detailed I could just stare at them all day but I won't but anyway you older gamers will admit this is a huge step up from NES and SNES(remember the old square shots that would pass off as bullets in the old games?) Megamans graphics Megas little pellet shots even look good his charge up shots have detail and just the basic movements of running jumping and sliding look pretty good

Sound hows the sound you ask? Great the music for each stage is good and even the voice acting in the cut scences is nicely matched also having the cut scences in anime was a great idea seeing Bass and Megaman duke it out in anime is really great to see it really makes the carnival level more fun when you have carnival music as your background all also when you're going through a labyrinth in Astromans stage the music really sets the mood for how strange the level is these are just some examples as all the music really does a good job of setting the mood for fun

Fun factor is what makes this game so great is that there are so many diverse challenges in levels and ways of getting around such as snowboarding,flying via the Rush Jet and even swinging on vines in a jungle so many robots to destroy so little time also there are added challenges like finding 40 bolts that Roll (once again for you noobs Megaman's sister) will make upgrades for Megaman with and its not as hard as some other Megaman installments so if you're rusty on the series or new to it this would be a good place to start basic Megaman formula still is around if you beat a boss you obtain his power example: if you beat Clownman you get his power the Thunder Claw even though I have beaten the game several times I still find myself playing it

The Bottom line here is that Megaman 8 is another perfect Megaman game that seems to just get better with every installment that needs to be in everyones Playstaition collection 10/10

By the way for those of you who agree with my review lets hope for Megaman 9 soon

THIS is a Megaman game!?!?!?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: January 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Some background:

I remember thinking when Megaman 7 was released "Looks like they're going for a younger audience with this one", but it was still a classic megaman game and very much fun. It wasn't so juvenile as to alienate me, unfortunately Megaman 8 is.

The voices! Please stop the voices!

In Megaman 8, megaman talks... like a girl! WTF!? That's not the worst of it though- the robot masters talk too, and I sure wish they didn't.

Most of them speak in an unacceptably feminine tone, and those that don't say unspeakably stupid things like "I'm grenade man!" or "Nice shot!" Barf.

Not the worst:

Now all of the enemies are cutesy and most look like toys. May of the stages look like a jaunt through the neverland ranch... why are you doing this to us capcom? The enemies don't explode in a particularly cool way, there's no rush adapt in this one, and the story is lame (though the X series implies that the 'evil energy' is the Sigma or Zero virus).

Game play:

Yeah, okay- we're on Playstation now... so why are we still pressing down and jump to slide?

Suggestions:

I hope Megaman 9 explains some of what happens to bring about the X series. In fact, make Megaman 9 more like the X series.

Also:

-Bring back the rush adapt.
-Maybe let us play as protoman.

Conclusion:

This game is awful. A disgrace to the megaman franchise that has me wondering: "Is capcom creating new games, then sticking Megaman in it and calling it a megaman game?". Sure feels that way.

This is coming from a direct gamer

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Okay...now I'm not a fan of Mega Man, and I have only played this Mega Man, which I recieved as a Christmas present 2 years ago. I recently put this up on a rummage sale for $7 after playing it about 4 times. (In two years!) Well, I just took it off, because i figured out, they are paying mad prices for it on ... so im gonna sell mine there for about $30. Anyways, I played this 4 times....out of the two years I've had it, and my 4th time was the day before the rummage (which was two days ago)...my advice is that if you like cartoons, then this is for you. Nothing but cartoon humor, cartoon mischief, cartoon talking, cartoon bubbles...THE WHOLE GAME IS A CARTOON! I guess if you have liked MM for awhile, MM8 would be good for you, but not for the average gamer. If I had to rate this at an age scale, I would say it is from ages 6-10. My lil step bro likes it, and he begged me to play it and he did, (even though he totally ... as it)...i watched him play it, and it was a cartoon. The only cool part was the TV-like anime at the beginning. I have the Collectors Edition, and there are only 10,000 ever pressed. I collect things, but this, I must say, even though there is a limited number, and they are no longer making this, ...I have to sell it. I won't ever play it, and I wouldnt ever spend the money to put this in a plaque cuz it just isnt worth the money.

So, to wrap it up...If you've liked Mega Man, or you're intrested in the Mega Man legacy...or, for that matter, if you like cartoons, then this is for you...and yes, agreeing with one person that said this earlier...Mega Man sounds like his little sister.

Funny!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I love the voices of the bosses in mega man 8. Usually because they sound incredibly stupid. Like Grenade Man when he says I'm Grenade Man! The bosses always say I'm --- Man! The voice quality here is horrible another plus. If you want a good one listen to grenade man. Get to his boss room and listen to him say... "I'll punish you." or "Punish everyone hahaha." or wait untill he attacks and says FLASHBOMB! If you want a comedy game buy this one.

I beat this game in two days!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game has a somewhat childish storyline. If you don't agree, go to the capcom website and read a review for it.

This is the way a Mega Man game should be like !

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Every Mega Man title appears to have its own unique quality like the original Mega Man series, The Mega Man X series, and the Mega Man Legends series (Mega Man 64 was a great game even if it was an original port of Mega Man Legends, so don't say it's the worst Mega Man title, just because it's for the Nintendo 64) with rich, high-quality graphics, smooth animations, and addictive gameplay. Mega Man 8 came out perfect when it released on the PlayStation. The 2D graphics were flawless. The animated sprites look cool (Mega Man looks better than before) and the 2D animated worlds look great. The control and playabilty still resembles the old Mega Man series from the SNES. The voice acting is superb (Mega Man's voice matches his character, considering the fact that he looks like a little boy) except for that annoying tutor that tells you continously what to do (you know ! The one that tells you when to jump and when to slide under something). If only there was a code to shut that tutor up by shooting him down. You will see some familiar faces like Mega Man (no-duh ! He's the main character !), Bass (from Mega Man 7), Rush, Protoman, Dr. Light, and the main villain, Dr. Wily. And finally, Mega Man 8 has high-quality anime scenes that describes the story and plot of the game. Capcom is pretty good at doing anime scenes, but can't they make any Mega Man anime series based on all of the Mega Man games ? If only it we're possible. Bah ! Maybe in the future ! With superb, high-quality 2D graphics, cutting edge anime scenes, and breathtaking gameplay, fans of the series might want to waste their money on this game !

Note: There is an import Mega Man game for the Super Famicom (Japanese SNES) called Rockman & Forte (Mega Man & Bass), and it is exactly like Mega Man 8, except for the controls. They're a little slower than that of Mega Man 8's controls (Rockman, or should I say, Mega Man's buster doesn't have any speed. Three shots, then it stops for a second.). It's not really that great, unless you can get used to it.

BIG LET DOWN

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: August 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I think this game (stinks) my and I beat this like in 2 hours or less it is so easy and the graphics (STINK)! they are like worse then old school. The boss are too easy all there life are the same but the last boss has some more. Also you have to fight the same boss 2 times when you start and around the end but the last boss you fight 1 time. So I think the game (STINK) but if you still want to buy it here is a hint when you beat space man or what ever his name is you a killer move you can kill about all of the boss but some don't get hurt by it. The game is still a BIG LET DOWN so don't wast your money.

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