Mega Man
The player-controlled robot hero who fights Dr. Wily's forces.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad Left/Right | Move left or right |
|---|---|
D-pad Up | Climb upward on ladders |
D-pad Down | Climb downward on ladders or crouch where supported |
A | Jump |
B | Fire the equipped weapon |
Start | Pause the game and open the weapon/status screen |
How it plays
How does Mega Man 2 play?
The game uses a side-view perspective. Mega Man chooses among eight Robot Master stages, defeats enemies and hazards, and reaches a boss at the end of each stage.
Defeated bosses grant special weapons. Players can switch between the Mega Buster and acquired weapons, using the weakness system to plan an efficient stage route. After the eight Robot Masters fall, a sequence of Dr. Wily stages leads to the final confrontation.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Mega Man 2?
Learn the layout of each stage before committing to a route. Metal Man's weapon is especially versatile, while some boss weaknesses make difficult fights much easier.
Use E-Tanks during a boss battle when a defeat would force a long replay. Search suspicious platforms and passages for ladders, energy, and the optional support items, but do not sacrifice safe progress for every pickup.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Dr. Light
Mega Man's creator and mentor, who supports him during the mission.
Dr. Wily
The scientist who builds the Robot Masters and serves as the main antagonist.
Metal Man
A Robot Master armed with spinning Metal Blades.
Air Man
A Robot Master who attacks with powerful air blasts.
Bubble Man
A Robot Master stationed in an underwater stage and equipped with Bubble Lead.
Quick Man
A fast Robot Master who uses Quick Boomerangs.
Crash Man
A Robot Master who launches explosive Crash Bombs.
Flash Man
A Robot Master capable of stopping time temporarily.
Heat Man
A fire-based Robot Master who uses Atomic Fire.
Wood Man
A forest-themed Robot Master protected by Leaf Shield.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Hold Up + Select + A on the title screen, then start the gameSome versions can enter special or debug-related behavior, though availability varies by release.
Documented unlockInformation is not available for this title yet.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Try different stage orders to exploit weapon weaknesses.
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Conserve limited special-weapon ammunition for bosses and difficult sections.
- 3
The pause screen allows weapon selection and status management.
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