Amazon.com Review: Unlike his many 2-D platform-style shooting games of yore, Mega Man's first N64 game looks similar to the 3-D style of the newer Zelda games. In fact, this basically is a port of Mega Man Legends for the PSX.
The arcade blasting has been sprinkled with a little RPG drama. Deep in the game, there are huge areas to explore, items to discover, and people with whom to engage in somewhat childlike conversation. There's also a ton of handy-dandy weapons and moves to use against the game's bigger bosses.
Sadly, the graphics are way too PlayStation-like. The borderline-primitive level and character designs are extremely bland, and display little attempt to make use of the N64's graphics power. Also, there's an occasional problem with operating the camera to track enemies.
Mega Man 64's somewhat interesting, if goofy, story line mitigates the game's lackluster look, but it won't satisfy gamers who are looking for deep plots or engaging characters. No, it's not the same Mega Man that many gamers know and love; but, for video game newbies and casual game fans, that's not such a bad thing. --Mark Brooks
Pros:
Simple, mildly amusing gameplay
RPG-action elements offer new spin on old character
Cons:
Substandard graphics
Occasional camera-control issues can hamper battles
Simple dialog seems written for 4-year-olds
Amazon.com Product Description: The Blue Bomber finally has invaded the realm of Nintendo 64. Mega Man 64 is an enhanced version of Mega Man Legends, and combines elements of action and role playing. It features new and improved 3-D graphics, analog control, and twice as many environments to explore. Players will use powerful weapons to battle giant bosses during their search for the Mother Lode.
Product Description: Unlike his many 2-D platform-style shooting games of yore, Mega Man's first N64 game looks similar to the 3-D style of the newer Zelda games. In fact, this basically is a port of Mega Man Legends for the PSX.
The arcade blasting has been sprinkled with a little RPG drama. Deep in the game, there are huge areas to explore, items to discover, and people with whom to engage in somewhat childlike conversation. There's also a ton of handy-dandy weapons and moves to use against the game's bigger bosses.
Sadly, the graphics are way too PlayStation-like. The borderline-primitive level and character designs are extremely bland, and display little attempt to make use of the N64's graphics power. Also, there's an occasional problem with operating the camera to track enemies.
Mega Man 64's somewhat interesting, if goofy, story line mitigates the game's lackluster look, but it won't satisfy gamers who are looking for deep plots or engaging characters. No, it's not the same Mega Man that many gamers know and love; but, for video game newbies and casual game fans, that's not such a bad thing. --Mark Brooks
Pros:
Simple, mildly amusing gameplay
RPG-action elements offer new spin on old character
Cons:
Substandard graphics
Occasional camera-control issues can hamper battles
Simple dialog seems written for 4-year-olds
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Oldie but a Goodie
I thought I was purchasing a used game but to my surprise it was brand new and in the original box! The game plays excellent. The company I purchased the game from had shipped it very quickly. I would highly recommend this company to anyone that is thinking about buying video games. They have very good prices and excellent service. I will definitely purchase from them again!
Rating: - Really Hard
when u get it, it is fun. but after u beat the pirates it is impossible to beat. my friend gave me this game. dont buy this game, it is really hard. dont waste ur money.
Rating: - Crappiest Game Ever
This game sucks. I really enjoyed the original Mega Man but this game has nothing incomin with the original. First of all the controls are terrible. U cant just turn u have to stop then turn. After awhile this gets very annoying. Second the graphics for this game are very poor. U would think that since Mega Man was gooing 3-D the graphics would be better, well your wrong. the graphics just plain suck. Last the game is really only a little fun for the first 5 minutes u play but after that its very boring. Overall this game is very bad and is not worth buying or even renting. TOTAL DISAPOINTMENT!!!!!!!!!
Rating: - Be warned - this is NOT a Mega Man game
In recent years, Capcom attempted to bring their classic Mega Man franchise into the new millennium. They gave the series a complete makeover, in a number of ways, and thus, the Legends series was born. How does this, the first game in the Legends series, measure up? Read on and see.
PROS: -IT'S A FULL 3D GAME. Many fans of the Mega Man series had long been awaiting such a game, and at long last they have one. Well, sort of. -THERE ARE TONS OF WEAPONS AND ITEMS FOR YOU TO FIND AND USE. The island where the game takes place is filled with ruins which it will take a good deal of time to explore in their entirety. -THE STORYLINE IS BETTER THAN SOME PEOPLE MAKE IT OUT TO BE. This is NOT really a Mega Man game, but the storyline the game has is an interesting one nonetheless.
CONS: -THE BIGGEST CON IS THE MOST OBVIOUS ONE - IT ISN'T REALLY A MEGA MAN GAME! Capcom just used a Mega Man look for many of the characters so that they could sell more games. For shame, Capcom. -THE GRAPHICS ARE HORRIBLE, EVEN FOR A FULL 3D GAME ORIGINALLY MADE FOR THE PLAYSTATION ONE. The characters look like they were made out of paper, and I don't mean that in a good way. The 2D Mega Man games on all other systems had graphics way better than these. -THE CONTROLS SUCK. If you want to turn, you have to rotate the camera. This becomes extremely annoying in no time at all. There are also several other control faults. -THE GAME LEAVES TOO MANY QUESTIONS UNANSWERED. If the series really IS somehow connected to the other Mega Man game series, the game fails to tell you how. Likewise, your character's origin is never explained.
OVERALL: Overall this is a good game, but it wasn't really what I was hoping for. That's not to say you won't have any fun with it - I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. If you find this game in the budget bin, pick it up. It may surprise you.
Rating: - This game is horrid!!!
Don't get me wrong I usually love when a 2d game goes 3d but capcom made a mistake with this one. I love when mario and sonic went into 3d and I was really excited when i saw mega man had gone 3d so i bought it. I'm still hoping they will come out with another 3d mega man butnot like this one. I like rpgs but mega should have never come one it is completely dull. So save your money and don't buy even if you are a diehard mega man fan like me. PLease listen I'm saving you from making an incredible mistake. ~DON'T BUT THIS GAME!!!~
- Oldie but a Goodie
- Really Hard
- Crappiest Game Ever
