Mega Man
The player character, a combat robot who uses his arm cannon and acquired special weapons.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow LeftArrow Right | Move left or right |
|---|---|
Arrow Up | Climb ladders Use while standing at a ladder. |
A | Jump |
B | Fire the arm cannon or selected weapon |
Select | Choose a special weapon Use on the weapon-selection screen. |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
These are standard NES controls for Mega Man; hack-specific control changes are not documented.
How it plays
How does Mega Man (USA) [Graphic Hack by Dragonsbrethren v3.0] (~Protoman - The Red Bomber) play?
Mega Man is viewed from the side in a sequence of single-screen and scrolling platform stages. Players choose among six Robot Master stages, navigate hazards and enemies, and defeat a boss at the end of each route.
Defeated Robot Masters provide special weapons with limited ammunition. Weapon weaknesses create a recommended order, while energy tanks and other pickups help with difficult sections. After the six stages, the game continues through Dr. Wily’s fortress.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Mega Man (USA) [Graphic Hack by Dragonsbrethren v3.0] (~Protoman - The Red Bomber)?
Study enemy patterns before committing to jumps, and use the stage select screen to exploit weapon weaknesses. The exact weakness order is not required for completion, but matching weapons to bosses can make several fights much easier.
Conserve special-weapon ammunition for bosses and difficult obstacles. Search stages for energy tanks, and remember that Mega Man can return to completed stages if additional resources are needed.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Dr. Wily
The scientist responsible for the hostile Robot Masters and the game’s central threat.
Cut Man
A Robot Master whose weapon is the Rolling Cutter.
Guts Man
A powerful Robot Master who uses the Super Arm.
Ice Man
A Robot Master whose weapon is the Ice Slasher.
Bomb Man
A Robot Master who attacks with Hyper Bombs.
Fire Man
A Robot Master who uses the Fire Storm.
Elec Man
A Robot Master whose weapon is the Thunder Beam.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the pause function to switch weapons safely between encounters.
- 2
A boss’s weakness can greatly reduce the length and risk of the fight.
- 3
The supplied hack is primarily identified as a graphic modification; gameplay changes are not documented here.
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