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'''Mega Man''' ('''Rockman''' in Japan) is the first of many games released in a series of action/platforming titles by [[Capcom]] and created by Keiji Inafune. This title was originally released in December of 1987 on the [[Famicom]]. The first title differs from later sequels in that it contains a point system, no way to save (no passwords or save feature), and only six Robot Masters, as opposed to eight like the rest of the series.
'''Mega Man''', known as {{nihongo|'''Rockman'''|ロックマン}} in Japan, is an action game developed and published by [[Capcom]] for the [[Famicom]] and [[NES]]. It is the first game in the original Mega Man series and the entire {{c|Mega Man}} franchise. It was first released in Japan on December 17, [[1987]], and was localized for North America and published near simultaneously in December 1987. However, the game was not released in Europe until May 1990.
As a classic, this game has been remade no less than four times.
Mega Man was developed by a small team of people, which included significant involvement from artist Keiji Inafune. The game was produced specifically for the home console market, a first for Capcom, who had previously focused on arcade titles.
# [[Mega Man The Wily Wars]]: The first remake appeared on the [[Sega Genesis]] in [[1994]] and contained the first three games with updated 16-bit graphics, as well as some new material, and was released in Europe and Japan, but not North America.
# Rockman: It was then remade for the [[PlayStation]] in [[1999]] as part of the ''Rockman Complete Works'' series, which presented the game with their original NES graphics, but contained an updated assist mode known as Navi Mode which also contains updated music from the Mega Man arcade games. These remakes were only available in Japan.
# [[Mega Man Anniversary Collection]]: The re-releases continued in [[2004]] when the anniversary collection was released for the [[GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]], and [[Xbox]]. This collection contained the Mega Man games 1 through 8 and featured many of the improvements found in the Complete Works series.
# [[Mega Man Powered Up]]: And finally, Capcom completely remade the game in rendered 3D with a new art style and two new Robot Masters as an exclusive release for the [[PSP]] in [[2006]].
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Mega Man was critically well-received for its overall design and has been noted for its high degree of difficulty. Although it was not a commercial success, the game was followed by an abundance of sequels and spin-offs that are still being released to this day, many of which utilize the same graphical, storyline, and gameplay setups instituted by the original 1987 game.
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Image:Megamanbox_front.jpg|American box art
File:Rockman FC title.png|Original.
Image:Mega_Man_NES_title.png|Mega Man title screen
File:RockmanMegaWorld title Rockman1.png|[[Mega Man The Wily Wars|Mega World]] remake.
Image:Rockman_FC_title.png|Rockman title screen
File:Mega Man NES title.png|Localized.
Image:Rockman_PSX_box.jpg|Rockman PlayStation case art
File:MegamanWilyWars title Megaman1.png|[[Mega Man The Wily Wars|Wily Wars]] remake.
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File:Rockman FC box.jpg|Original (Famicom).
File:Rockman PSX box.jpg|Complete Works (PlayStation).
File:Mega Man UK Boxart.jpg|Localized (Europe).
File:Megamanbox front.jpg|The infamous "Bad Box Art" (North America).
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==Story==
==Story==
:''Note: For the backstory of Mega Man, please see the [[:Category:Mega Man|Mega Man category page]]. This story is taken directly from the NES Manual, (C) 1987 Capcom''
The plot begins the everlasting struggle between the heroic, humanoid robot Mega Man and the evil scientist Dr. Wily.
It's MEGA MAN versus the powerful leaders and fighting forces of Monsteropolis -- that strange multi-faceted land of robot-like Humanoids. Brilliant scientist Dr. Wright conceived the construction of fully-operational human-like experimental robots to perform specific everyday duties. Dr. Wright, and his assistant Dr. Wily, encouraged with their very first near human robot -- MEGA MAN -- proceeded to develop six additional Humanoids, all programmed to perform prescribed rituals.
==Gameplay==
The game establishes many of the gameplay conventions that would define the original Mega Man series as well as its multiple sub-series. A standard action-platform game, Mega Man features a somewhat non-linear setup whereby the player can choose the order to complete its six initial stages. When each "Robot Master" boss is defeated at the end of a stage, a unique weapon is added to the player's arsenal to be used against enemies.
But, with the exception of MEGA MAN, all of Dr.Wright's near-human robot experimentation went awry. Assistant Dr. Wily turned disloyal, re-programming Dr. Wright's Humanoids, now bent on destroying opposition so Dr. Wily could control the world and its resources.
==Versions==
Mega Man has been re-released several times since its 1987 debut.
Resisting re-programming, MEGA MAN is chosen the defender of theuniverse and its inhabitants. MEGA MAN dares to single-handedly penetrate seven separate empires of Monsteropolis, eliminating the leaders
* It was included alongside Mega Man 2 and Mega Man 3 in the Sega Mega Drive compilation, [[Mega Man The Wily Wars]].
and followers of these sovereignties.
* Another adaptation of the game was released in Japan on the [[PlayStation]] as part of the [[Rockman Complete Works]] series in 1999.
* Mega Man was compiled with nine other games in the series in the North American [[Mega Man Anniversary Collection]] released for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube in 2004, and the Xbox in 2005.
Get ready for some very exciting challenges!
* A mobile phone rendition of Mega Man developed by Lavastorm was released for download in North America in 2004. The game was given a separate mobile phone release in Japan in 2007, with an update in 2008 having the option to play as Roll.
* Mega Man for the NES was reissued on the [[Wii Virtual Console]] service in Europe in 2007 and in North America and Japan in 2008.
'''Notes:''' In the NES version, Dr. Light is named Dr. Wright, but he is later renamed to Light. The time period is not stated for this game, but [[Mega Man 2]], which takes place six months later, mentions the year of 200X (or sometime between 2000 and 2009). The dates are extrapolated from information from official sources, such as Capcom and ''Rockman Perfect Memories.''
* The Complete Works version of the game was made available on the PlayStation Store in both Japan and North America.
* An enhanced remake for the [[PSP]] was released in 2006 with the title [[Mega Man Powered Up]], or {{nihongo|Rockman Rockman|ロックマンロックマン}} in Japan.
* The first six games were released under the compilation title [[Mega Man Legacy Collection]] in 2015, released for the [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], [[Nintendo 3DS]], and released digitally only on [[Steam]].
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==External Links and References==
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*''Rockman Perfect Memories,'' ISBN 4-5751-6354-6
*[http://www.atarihq.com/tsr/manuals/megaman.txt Mega Man manual at Atari HQ]
Mega Man, known as Rockman (ロックマン,Rockman?) in Japan, is an action game developed and published by Capcom for the Famicom and NES. It is the first game in the original Mega Man series and the entire Mega Man franchise. It was first released in Japan on December 17, 1987, and was localized for North America and published near simultaneously in December 1987. However, the game was not released in Europe until May 1990.
Mega Man was developed by a small team of people, which included significant involvement from artist Keiji Inafune. The game was produced specifically for the home console market, a first for Capcom, who had previously focused on arcade titles.
Mega Man was critically well-received for its overall design and has been noted for its high degree of difficulty. Although it was not a commercial success, the game was followed by an abundance of sequels and spin-offs that are still being released to this day, many of which utilize the same graphical, storyline, and gameplay setups instituted by the original 1987 game.
The game establishes many of the gameplay conventions that would define the original Mega Man series as well as its multiple sub-series. A standard action-platform game, Mega Man features a somewhat non-linear setup whereby the player can choose the order to complete its six initial stages. When each "Robot Master" boss is defeated at the end of a stage, a unique weapon is added to the player's arsenal to be used against enemies.
Mega Man was compiled with nine other games in the series in the North American Mega Man Anniversary Collection released for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube in 2004, and the Xbox in 2005.
A mobile phone rendition of Mega Man developed by Lavastorm was released for download in North America in 2004. The game was given a separate mobile phone release in Japan in 2007, with an update in 2008 having the option to play as Roll.
Mega Man for the NES was reissued on the Wii Virtual Console service in Europe in 2007 and in North America and Japan in 2008.
The Complete Works version of the game was made available on the PlayStation Store in both Japan and North America.
An enhanced remake for the PSP was released in 2006 with the title Mega Man Powered Up, or Rockman Rockman (ロックマンロックマン,Rockman Rockman?) in Japan.
