THE GOOD:Adds some new gameplay elements to the series. Great graphics, sound, and controls.
THE BAD:
Very high difficulty level. Same old tired storyline.
SUMMARY:
After making the 3rd installment of the Mega Man series a cakewalk, Capcom really cranked it back up in Mega Man 4. They also teased a new storyline by introducing a new boss of sorts, Dr. Cossack, who opposed Dr. Light & Megaman this time. A nice plotline twist, but ultimately a teaser as when you reach the end, you'll find it's none other than old Dr. Wily.
While the graphics & sound are their usual high standards again here, some nice changes were made to gameplay, namely the addition of the "Mega Buster". This weapon allows Megaman to charge up a more powerful shot instead of single weak shots, which adds a little more depth to your basic strategy. The other thing you'll notice, especially when you get to Wily's castle, is the difficulty has really been cranked up here....
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