NESPerfect
Mega Man 2
The sequel that saved a franchise
Capcom1988Platform, Action
Emulator
RetroArch
Quality
Perfect
Notes
Nestopia UE core
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Bring Your Own ROM
The Story
The original Mega Man sold poorly enough that Capcom considered cancelling the franchise. A small team built Mega Man 2 in their spare time — nights and weekends — over Capcom's objections. It sold three million copies and established the template the series has used for 35 years: stage select screen, eight bosses, absorbed weapons, a wily fortress finale. The soundtrack, composed by Takashi Tateishi, is one of the most studied game scores ever written.
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