Mega Man Megathread

[Tonberry]

Megaman’s design in smash bros.

I like how he’s emoting/animates like the sprite. I don’t like his face though.

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

On a semi related note, I’ve been wanting to rant about Megaman’s design in smash bros. (Why the fuck are so many images online an avif file?! Anyways…) View attachment 52195It’s by far one of the worst pieces of 3d modeling i seen in my life and I plan to lovingly and hatingly tear to shreds once I find the time <\3

What's the issue btw? Same as Sonic's?

 

[fake-kun]

What's the issue btw? Same as Sonic's?

The issue is that he looks like a bonsai kitten (i.e. he looks "compressed").

 

[Tonberry]

The issue is that he looks like a bonsai kitten (i.e. he looks "compressed").

I do think its because he’s supposed to be a 3D depiction of the sprite first and foremost (also why he has those big dark eyes I always imagined). It only works halfway though because no other Smash character does that, so he kind of feels off-model for it.

 

[Yousef]

Please rant about Mega Man's model. I hate it so much.

Y’know what? Good idea!

They say no time is like the presently, and I’m always presently annoyed about the design.
I disliked it since day 1, and each passing year vindicates my dislike for it.
Ton already said it, so I’ll do my best not to repeat too much. But who the hell approved this?! It’s a very clear misinterpretation of Megaman’s design (an outsider misinterpreting Megaman?! More likely than you think!), it’s also another display of smash worship. Similar to Megaman, Sora’s model always bothered me and looked like a fan render. I guess you can’t be mad at fan requests anymore because the actual main game itself creates significantly worse stuff than the fandom.

 

[Tonberry]

Y’know what? Good idea!
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They say no time is like the presently, and I’m always presently annoyed about the design.
I disliked it since day 1, and each passing year vindicates my dislike for it.
Ton already said it, so I’ll do my best not to repeat too much. But who the hell approved this?! It’s a very clear misinterpretation of Megaman’s design (an outsider misinterpreting Megaman?! More likely than you think!), it’s also another display of smash worship. Similar to Megaman, Sora’s model always bothered me and looked like a fan render. I guess you can’t be mad at fan requests anymore because the actual main game itself creates significantly worse stuff than the fandom.

I was actually prepared to agree completely with you, but the more I thought about it and read this I kind of understand where they were coming from. I wouldn’t go as far as to call it a misinterpretation since he clearly states the intentions (which confirmed my suspicions that its the sprite in 3D), but then again it doesn’t mean I have to take it as gospel (or treble).

Sakurai Talks Mega Man's Design in Super Smash Bros.

Since the announcement of Mega Man's much deserved inclusion in Super Smash Bros. , there's been a lot of debate in regards to the look o...

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(Sora on the other hand I think just looks ”fixed” compared to his PS2 KH1 version as he looks like the original art but 3D but that’s not this thread lol)

 

[Yousef]

I do think its because he’s supposed to be a 3D depiction of the sprite first and foremost (also why he has those big dark eyes I always imagined). It only works halfway though because no other Smash character does that, so he kind of feels off-model for it.

That is a valid point. I still feel completely bewildered that someone saw this

And this

And thought: “yeah let’s make sure he never ever emotes”

The bizarre part is that this sounds more like an American misinterpreting his design, considering the whole “super fighting robot” shit, but I’m pretty sure the Bandai Namco staff is predominantly Japanese- OOOOHHH so that’s why… man, I keep forgetting Bamco are the kings of “fucking everything up”, i should’ve realized sooner (Context: they’re the devs for smash 4 specifically, where Megaman debuted)

 

[Yousef]

I was actually prepared to agree completely with you, but the more I thought about it and read this I kind of understand where they were coming from. I wouldn’t go as far as to call it a misinterpretation since he clearly states the intentions (which confirmed my suspicions that its the sprite in 3D), but then again it doesn’t mean I have to take it as gospel (or treble).

Sakurai Talks Mega Man's Design in Super Smash Bros.

Since the announcement of Mega Man's much deserved inclusion in Super Smash Bros. , there's been a lot of debate in regards to the look o...

www.rockman-corner.com

(Sora on the other hand I think just looks ”fixed” compared to his PS2 KH1 version as he looks like the original art but 3D but that’s not this thread lol)

Ah, I didn’t see this before my reply. Very sorry.

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

I do think its because he’s supposed to be a 3D depiction of the sprite first and foremost (also why he has those big dark eyes I always imagined). It only works halfway though because no other Smash character does that, so he kind of feels off-model for it.

Oh, this is the same issue with Classic Pit in his Melee trophy model.

 

[Tonberry]

That is a valid point. I still feel completely bewildered that someone saw this View attachment 52201View attachment 52202

And this
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And thought: “yeah let’s make sure he never ever emotes”

The bizarre part is that this sounds more like an American misinterpreting his design, considering the whole “super fighting robot” shit, but I’m pretty sure the Bandai Namco staff is predominantly Japanese- OOOOHHH so that’s why… man, I keep forgetting Bamco are the kings of “fucking everything up”, i should’ve realized sooner (Context: they’re the devs for smash 4 specifically, where Megaman debuted)

I think is more that they saw this

and only went for it, which I think is a novel idea since it makes it feel ”game first”, but as I said it also makes him feel kind of off-model because its a sort of new take.

Sakurai seems to have pretty specific ideas of certain characters. For good and bad.

Ah, I didn’t see this before my reply. Very sorry.

No worries!

 

[Ikagura Ikagura]

Sakurai seems to have pretty specific ideas of certain characters. For good and bad.

Absolutely! I love Smash and what they did for most characters but I feel that Megaman in Ultimate should've gotten an upgrade like the Mii fighters.

 

[Yousef]

 

[fake-kun]

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We all do, Yousef. We all do.

 

[TamagotchiTamaHero24's icon TamagotchiTamaHero24 TamagotchiTamaHero24]

I only just now discovered that the PS1 had rereleases of the classic MegaMan series, up until 6. I’m sad they didn’t go to 7, especially since Capcom wasn’t a stranger to releasing SFC games on the system, but still.

I would be looking to own 3, since it’s my favorite of the 8 bit games, possibly 6 since it’s my second favorite. Also, way down the road in life, I think owning the book series releases of 1 and 2 would be fun. My only question is: are they poor quality? Do they have the same emulation issues that the later Anniversary Collection does?

 

[fake-kun]

I only just now discovered that the PS1 had rereleases of the classic MegaMan series, up until 6. I’m sad they didn’t go to 7, especially since Capcom wasn’t a stranger to releasing SFC games on the system, but still.

I would be looking to own 3, since it’s my favorite of the 8 bit games, possibly 6 since it’s my second favorite. Also, way down the road in life, I think owning the book series releases of 1 and 2 would be fun. My only question is: are they poor quality? Do they have the same emulation issues that the later Anniversary Collection does?

They're pretty good.

 

[Tonberry]

I only just now discovered that the PS1 had rereleases of the classic MegaMan series, up until 6. I’m sad they didn’t go to 7, especially since Capcom wasn’t a stranger to releasing SFC games on the system, but still.

I would be looking to own 3, since it’s my favorite of the 8 bit games, possibly 6 since it’s my second favorite. Also, way down the road in life, I think owning the book series releases of 1 and 2 would be fun. My only question is: are they poor quality? Do they have the same emulation issues that the later Anniversary Collection does?

I think they could be fun to own for the novelty of it, but I don't think I'd play them over the originals/more faithful ports. They have a weird mishmash of mixed styles with remade music (which I think is worse, and some levels have altered music. Top Man's stage has the intro stage from MM7 for some reason) while still keeping the NES sounds, and certain UI elements look like MM8 so it kind of clashes.

The gameplay itself seems alright, though.

 

[TamagotchiTamaHero24's icon TamagotchiTamaHero24 TamagotchiTamaHero24]

I’ll have to try it via the repo first. Compare the input delay with the original releases.

Also, I’ll try to see if those changes are options or forced. I’d imagine the music is, but perhaps the “nav mode” is just a mode like in Anniversary Collection.

 

[Tonberry]

I’ll have to try it via the repo first.

Ah yeah I was gonna recommend this, but I was unsure if you wanted to wait until you got ahold of it :)

 

[Yousef]

Ah yeah I was gonna recommend this, but I was unsure if you wanted to wait until you got ahold of it :)

I agree with you, fake-kun. Err, I mean. Tonberry.

 

[Tonberry]

I agree with you, fake-kun. Err, I mean. Tonberry.

Actually, I'm real-kun.
Or, am I fake-fake-kun?

 

[Yousef]

Actually, I'm real-kun.
Or, am I fake-fake-kun?

No, I’m the real squidward!!
Ah, what were we talking about again?

 

[fake-kun]

Get Bass'd, idiots. /j

 

[longestseason]

GOG Dreamlist is a place where you can vote for games to get rereleased on the GOG store. It's basically a way to revive abandonware games.

The Mega Man Legends franchise has been dead ever since the third one got canceled and Capcom looked away, but if there is enough demand it could come back one day. I know you all love piracy (me too) but seeing this franchise returning to PC would be a dream come true. It's very doable because the first two games were already ported to PC back in the day, they just need to update those to make them work on modern hardware.

You can vote here.

If the original Resident Evil trilogy and Dino Crisis could make a comeback, then so can MML.

 

[moonbits]

I'll vote for it even though I despise it. Hopefully it happens!

 

[fake-kun]

but if there is enough demand it could come back one day

> implying Capcom will ever give a shit about Mega Man again

hahahahahah

Oh, wait, you're serious.

HAHAHAHAHAH

I'll vote for it even though I despise it. Hopefully it happens!

You hate Mega Man Legends? Why?