Mighty No. 9 (Mega Man reborn!)

Lead by Mega Man's co-creator, Keiji Inafune, Mighty No. 9 is a new project to bring back classic Japanese side-scrolling, transformed! (Coming to Steam and potentially consoles if stretch goals are met). The game is being developed by key members of the Classic Mega Man development team, and you! If you donate at least 5 dollars to kickstarter, you're given Backer status. Backers will be given special access to a community forum for Might No. 9 where they can partake in special polls to decide what will be placed into the game. The first poll is going to be the deciding what design Beck's (the main playable character) partner Call will look like.

It's been less than a day and it's already passed the half way point for it's donation goal and the concept looks great.
A game made for the fans by the fans. This is essentially what Inafune wanted in Mega Man Legends 3, right?

I heard about this. It looks promising.

So it's Mega Man, but it's not Mega Man.

Seems like a waste of talent to me, we have too many Mega Man games already (Though the fans never admit it). He really needs to sit down, and think of something new to do, unless he just wants the sales from the diehard MM fans.

Furry Heihachi wrote:

So it's Mega Man, but it's not Mega Man.

Seems like a waste of talent to me, we have too many Mega Man games already (Though the fans never admit it). He really needs to sit down, and think of something new to do, unless he just wants the sales from the diehard MM fans.

There's more Pokemon games out there and that's not stopping them now is it? And let him do whatever the heck he wants, he's doing this because he loves it. Are you seriously saying that he should stop doing what he loves?

Also the last Mega Man game made was December 31, 2012 and that was a Street Fight vs Mega Man game. The last platformer Mega Man game was Mega Man 10 made 2010.


In relation to AEM's post, I'm excited for this very much, my first ever game was Mega Man 2 and one that I adore, I plan on putting some money into this, even if it is very little.

I was actually joking about how he should be added to the roster in Character Spriter Chat, but man am I hyped for this. Inafune was cheated out of a franchise he helped develop, so it's natural he'd try and make something as close to it as possible. I think I'll be backing the game with about 20 bucks if I can find the cash-o-la, but it's a yes from me.

Furry Heihachi wrote:

So it's Mega Man, but it's not Mega Man.

Seems like a waste of talent to me, we have too many Mega Man games already (Though the fans never admit it). He really needs to sit down, and think of something new to do, unless he just wants the sales from the diehard MM fans.

If we didn't see Mega Man Universe and Legends 3 get canceled, I would agree with you. But those got canceled and Inafune was literally disappointed because he didn't just fail himself, but the fans too.

So he broke out of Capcom so this can exist, because he doesn't want that to ever happen again.

Mega Man (Rockman) – Famicom/NES, 1987 (US, JP)
Mega Man 2 (Rockman 2: The Enigma of Dr. Wily) – Famicom/NES, 1988 (JP), 1989 (US)
Mega Man 3 (Rockman 3: The End of Dr. Wily) – Famicom/NES, Arcade, 1990 (US, JP)
Mega Man 4 (Rockman 4: A New Ambition) – Famicom/NES, 1991 (JP), 1992 (US)
Mega Man 5 (Rockman 5: Blues' Trap) – Famicom/NES, 1992 (US, JP)
Mega Man 6 (Rockman 6: The Greatest Battle in History) (Japan/US only) – Famicom/NES, 1993 (JP), 1994 (US)
Mega Man 7 (Rockman 7: Fated Confrontation) – Super Famicom/Super NES, 1995 (US, JP)
Mega Man 8 (Rockman 8: Metal Heroes) – PlayStation & Sega Saturn, 1996 (JP), 1997 (US)
Mega Man 9 (Rockman 9: Revival of Ambition) – WiiWare, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, 2008
Mega Man 10 (Rockman 10: Threat from Outer Space) – WiiWare, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, 2010
Mega Man: The Power Battle (Rockman: The Power Battle) – Arcade, 1995
Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters (Rockman 2: The Power Fighters) – Arcade, 1996
Mega Man & Bass (Rockman & Forte) – Super Famicom, 1998 (JP); Game Boy Advance, 2002 (US, JP)
Street Fighter X Mega Man (Street Fighter X Mega Man) – PC 2012
Mega Man, 2003
Mega Man 2, 2007
Mega Man 3, 2008
Rockman 3 Dr. Wily no Saigo!?, 2004
Rockman 4 Arata Naru Yabō!!, 2005
Rockman 5 Blues no Wana?!, 2006
Rockman 6 Shijō Saidai no Tatakai!!, 2007
Jump! Rockman, 2004
Rockman Bug Sweeper, 2003
Rockman Panic Fire, 2003
Rockman Space Rescue, 2003
Mega Man Rocket Christmas, 2003
Rockman Slot, 2003
Rockman GP, 2004
Rockman Pinball, 2004
Rockman DASH Golf, 2003
Rockman DASH 15 Panel, 2002
Kobun Flies?, 2001
Tide Coming Kobun, 2001
Kobun Assembly, 2001
Watch Kobun, 2001
Rockman Golf, 2002
RockMan.EXE: Phantom of Network, 2004
RockMan.EXE: Legend of Network, 2006
Rockman X, 2007
Rockman DASH - Grand 5 Island Adventure, 2008
Rockman X2, 2009
Rockman X3, 2010
Rockman Tennis, 2010
Megaman Rush Marine, 2010
Intuition! Rockman, 2010
Rockman Diver, 2011
Rockman the Puzzle Battle, 2011
Rockman´s Sprite Logic, 2011
Mega Man X (Rockman X) – Super Famicom/SNES, PC, Virtual Console, 1993
Mega Man X2 (Rockman X 2 versus the X-Hunters) – Super Famicom/SNES, Virtual Console, 1994
Mega Man X3 (Rockman X 3) – Super Famicom/SNES, PC, PlayStation, Sega Saturn 1995,1996
Mega Man X4 (Rockman X 4) – PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PC, 1997
Mega Man X5 (Rockman X 5) – PlayStation, PC, 2000
Mega Man X6 (Rockman X 6) – PlayStation, PC (South Korean version only), 2001
Mega Man X7 (Rockman X 7) – PlayStation 2, PC (South Korean version only), 2003
Mega Man X8 (Rockman X 8: Paradise Lost) – PlayStation 2, PC, 2004
Mega Man Xtreme (Rockman X: Cyber Mission) – Game Boy Color, 2000
Mega Man Xtreme 2 (Rockman X: Soul Eraser) – Game Boy Color, 2001
Mega Man X: Command Mission (Rockman X: Command Mission) – GameCube, PlayStation 2, 2004
Mega Man Legends/Mega Man 64 – PlayStation, Nintendo 64, PC, PlayStation Portable (Japan only), 1997, 1998
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne – PlayStation, 1999, 2000 - a prequel set before the events of the original Mega Man Legends.
Mega Man Legends 2 – PlayStation, PC, PlayStation Portable (Japan only) 2000
Rockman DASH - Grand 5 Island Adventure (Japan only) – Cell Phone, 2008
Mega Man Battle Network – Game Boy Advance, 2001
Mega Man Battle Network 2 – Game Boy Advance, 2001
Mega Man Battle Network 3 White – Game Boy Advance, 2002
Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue – Game Boy Advance, 2003
Mega Man Battle Network 4 Red Sun – Game Boy Advance, 2003
Mega Man Battle Network 4 Blue Moon – Game Boy Advance, 2003
Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Protoman – Game Boy Advance, 2004
Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Colonel – Game Boy Advance, 2005
Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS – Nintendo DS, 2005
Mega Man Battle Network 6: Cybeast Falzar – Game Boy Advance, 2005
Mega Man Battle Network 6: Cybeast Gregar – Game Boy Advance, 2005
Mega Man Network Transmission – GameCube, 2003
Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge – Game Boy Advance, 2003
Rockman EXE WS (Japan only) – WonderSwan Color, 2003
Rockman EXE N1 Battle (Japan only) – WonderSwan Color, 2003
Rockman EXE 4.5 Real Operation (Japan only) – Game Boy Advance, 2004
Rockman EXE Phantom of Network (Japan only) – Cell Phone, 2004
Rockman EXE The Medal Operation (Japan only) – Arcade, 2005
Rockman EXE Battle Chip Stadium (Japan only) – Arcade, 2005
Rockman EXE Legend of Network (Japan only) – Cell Phone, 2006
Mega Man Zero – Game Boy Advance, 2002
Mega Man Zero 2 – Game Boy Advance, 2003
Mega Man Zero 3 – Game Boy Advance, 2004
Mega Man Zero 4 – Game Boy Advance, 2005
Mega Man ZX – Nintendo DS, 2006
Mega Man ZX Advent – Nintendo DS, 2007
Mega Man Star Force: Pegasus – Nintendo DS, 2006
Mega Man Star Force: Leo – Nintendo DS, 2006
Mega Man Star Force: Dragon – Nintendo DS, 2006
Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker × Saurian – Nintendo DS, 2007
Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker × Ninja – Nintendo DS, 2007
Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace – Nintendo DS, 2008
Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker – Nintendo DS, 2008




But no, you guys are right, Mega Man just hasn't had its day yet...

EDIT: Oh, I almost forgot all the other games Mega Man has appeared in! That would be Marvel vs Capcom, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Street Fighter x Tekken, Super Smash Bros 4, Cannon Spike, SNK vs Capcom: Card Fighters Clash, Card Fighter 2, Capcom World 2, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Marvel vs Street Fighter, Pocket Fighter, Mighty Final Fight, Power Stone 2, Boktai, Boktai 2, Lunar Knights, Onimusha Blade Warriors and Tatsunoku v Capcom. Not only that, but even the buster appears in Dead Rising.

Ignoring my post does not help your argument.
I never disagreed with the fact that there are many Mega Man games either, I'm just happy a legit Mega Man-like game is being made by the team that can make it right.

A character can never enough games, as long as people want more, in my opinion. Besides, there always is room for inovations, borrowing features from other games of the genre and updating the franchise in general.

Furry Heihachi wrote:

So it's Mega Man, but it's not Mega Man.

Seems like a waste of talent to me, we have too many Mega Man games already (Though the fans never admit it). He really needs to sit down, and think of something new to do, unless he just wants the sales from the diehard MM fans.

That's like saying there's too many mario games or too many sonic games... There can never be "enough" megaman games.

I'm sorry, but I think that unless you change the formula (Which they haven't here, right down to the big feet) then I personally think it's time to put this franchise to bed.

Furry Heihachi wrote:

I'm sorry, but I think that unless you change the formula (Which they haven't here, right down to the big feet) then I personally think it's time to put this franchise to bed.

Beck transforms when he gains abilities, Mega Man does not. Beck can also acquire new forms when he defeats special enemies. So while the formula is pretty much the same, what did you expect from the team that made Mega Man in the first place?

Also why are you suddenly hating* on the Mega Man franchise. After three games being canceled by Capcom in succession and them reaping the credit off of some fangame, you'd expect people to crave something new from the franchise. Which Capcom obviously isn't going to do anytime soon.

*Disclaimer: "Hating" might not be the correct term, but you're showing a negative opinion towards the genre this game follows because it's similar to the game it is pretty much based off of.

I enjoy Mega Man, I think I proved that by working on him for Crusade, but I just think the series has long had its day, and the formula is just outdated and tired now, much like the New Super Mario Bros series.

Well okay, that's your opinion.


ALSO HEY IT GOT FUNDED WOO.

They obtained over 1 million dollars in 2 and a half days. 2 AND A HALF DYS!!!

This is Inafune's way of avenging Mega Man's death at the hands of Crapcom. That means I'll fund it.