Mega Man Legacy Collection Reviews

Mega Man Legacy Collection is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2015

Mega Man Legacy Collection combines great emulation, remixes, and historic context into a superb compilation.

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Aug 25, 2015

Legacy Collection perfectly preserves six classic Mega Man games without any extensive modifications. What changes it does bring are entirely optional and only serve to enhance the experience.

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6 / 10
Aug 25, 2015

As retro compilations go this is very good, with pixel perfect emulation and some useful bonus features. But only existing fans will feel the games justify the effort.

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GameSpot
Top Critic
7 / 10
Aug 27, 2015

Mega Man Legacy Collection is a fascinating peek into the 8-bit roots of one of gaming's most beloved franchises', but it can be unforgiving for a modern audience.

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Aug 25, 2015

By far the best and most impressive Mega Man compilation ever assembled, what Legacy Collection sacrifices in reach it more than makes up for with refinement. It presents six games almost (though not quite) flawlessly, while providing enough display options to satisfy the obsessive and casual fan alike. Add to six beautifully preserved classics a massive database and dozens of addictive custom challenges and you have an excellent package that treats the classics with the respect they deserve — something that's traditionally been absent in the U.S. market. A must-have for any Mega Man fan.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2015

After booting the game up I was inspired to beat all six games again and work on the challenges, so the Mega Man Legacy Collection did its job.

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Aug 25, 2015

[I]f you're a fan of the blue Astro Boy-like bot, or would simply love to check out great old-school 8-bit era games that weren't made by Nintendo, look no further. At $14.99 this collection is a steal.

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7 / 10
Sep 3, 2015

As such, Mega Man Legacy Collection feels incomplete. It doesn't feature any of the games that launched after the heyday of the NES era and even then brings them to modern systems with performance warts and all. Yet somehow with the six games it does bring to the table, it provides enough for fans to indulge in with challenges and archive artwork, while also bringing in new players with conveniences such as the save system.

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8 / 10
May 22, 2018

All things considered, the inherent value of Mega Man Legacy Collections one and two can only be determined by specific player interest. These collections might be nice and new, but the experiences within are distinctly old-school, providing the sort of gritty, challenging platforming action that feels increasingly rare in the current era of gaming.

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8 / 10
Aug 25, 2015

Everything from the menu presentation to the game emulation is crafted with such care that its developers clearly understood the subject matter. It's the best Mega Man game collection to date, and shows how a classic series can be revitalized in the right hands.

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7 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2015

While not an essential purchase by any means, this is a fine collection that's worth a shot if you're curious, or are looking for an excuse to revisit these titles.

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80 / 100
Aug 25, 2015

As a collection of Mega Man 1 through 6, this definitely delivers. The challenges are an especially nice touch and add a competitive element, and the museum of art and music is fun to browse through.

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7 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2015

It's six Mega Man games and something that takes all those games to create a far more interesting prospect. Mega Man fans deserve better than this, but it's the best they're apparently getting, and it's pretty good for what it is.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2015

The Mega Man Legacy Collection is about as close a perfect emulation of the NES Mega Man games as you could possibly hope for

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85 / 100
May 22, 2018

Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 and 2 contain a great set of games. The Switch version is the definitive version of the first Legacy Collection with Legacy Collection 2 following along in its shadow. Rewind is a great feature, while armor mode is lacking any sparkle. If you're going to pick up this collection, digitally is definitely the better offer.

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85 / 100
Aug 26, 2015

Megaman Legacy Collection sets out what it aims to do–provide longtime fans, and a new generation of gamers, with the opportunity to play through some of the most iconic Megaman games ever made.

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Aug 27, 2015

Mega Man Legacy Collection is an easy buy for fans of Capcom's blue bomber, featuring a faithful recreation of the 6 mainline games and some truly clever challenges.

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Buy
Aug 31, 2015

Overall, this package is just great.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2015

The original six Mega Man games have never looked better, and while the Xbox One controller provides some annoyance with button layout, there is plenty to tackle in this collection of glorious 8-bit gaming.

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85 / 100
Aug 25, 2015

So the games look and sound great, so how do they play? Wonderfully! The controls are responsive and the feel of playing these games from the NES days is totally there.

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