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1996PlayStation

A classic run-and-gun platformer where Mega Man defeats eight robot masters and takes their weapons. The PlayStation entry brings a colorful cartoon look, animated cutscenes and varied stages with boss fights.

  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Sci-fi setting
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Mega Man 8 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Bionic Commando Rearmed

93 %Match

2008PEGI 18PC, PlayStation, Xbox69 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Mega Man 8: jumping and platforming, a strong soundtrack as well as a sci-fi setting.

A remake of the NES classic where you swing with a bionic arm instead of jumping through 2.5D levels, fighting a militaristic regime's forces. It pairs classic arcade design with modernized visuals and a tough challenge.

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Rollerdrome

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast third-person action game where you skate through futuristic arenas, pull off tricks and shoot enemies mid-air. Fluid movement and precise timing mesh together in a stylish retro-future 70s look.

Alien Soldier

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic Treasure run-and-gun with a gauntlet of boss fights, fast gunplay and a flexible weapon loadout. It is extremely demanding, rewarding pattern memorization and precise reflexes.

Gravity Circuit

Boss fights as highlights

A fast 2D action platformer in the vein of Mega Man X, where Kai uses a grappling power and gravity abilities to hurl robots through stages and boss fights. Fluid combat, crisp pixel art and a driving soundtrack.

Mighty Gunvolt

Boss fights as highlights

Mighty Gunvolt is a fast 2D side-scrolling action game that pays homage to retro 8-bit classics. You fire lightning-powered shots, dodge boss attacks, and chase high scores across colorful pixel-art stages that carry the Azure Striker Gunvolt spirit.

Sonic Adventure 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced 3D platformer where you alternate between hero and dark-side characters, mixing high-speed runs, mech shooting sections and treasure hunting. Known for its dual good-versus-evil story campaign and iconic soundtrack.

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2

Boss fights as highlights

A fast, old-school 2D action platformer where you play as Gunvolt and his rival Copen, tagging enemies and unleashing flashy lock-on attacks. It emphasizes tight stages, boss fights and score chasing with an anime flavor.

Velocity 2X

Jumping and platforming

A fast sci-fi game that blends top-down shoot-'em-up stages with quick platforming and teleport-based puzzle sections. It's all about speed, precise control and chasing best times.

Gunstar Heroes

Boss fights as highlights

A frantic Mega Drive run-and-gun with mix-and-match weapons, explosive boss fights and wild set pieces. The chaos is even better in two-player co-op.

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