Players who have played Mega Man should be familiar with its 2D side-scrolling gameplay, right? Although CAPCOM recently stated that the new Rockman game “ROCKMAN: Dual Override” will be released in 2027, it has been 7 years since the last game “Rockman 11: Gears of Destiny”, and many masters have already made magic changes to it. We have introduced many models before, and the “Mega Man Space” introduced today is also one of them, and its gameplay is the most unique. The most special thing is that it has completely transformed the original side-scrolling action gameplay into a “retro space shooting game” (STG). Although the gameplay mechanics are very different, the game perfectly retains the core soul of “Mega Man”, the familiar 8-bit pixel art style and retro electronic sound effects:
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Mega Man Space Download
This game can be downloaded on the itch.io page. It is divided into Windows version and Android APK version, depending on what platform you want to play on:
The file contents are quite small, only 26.6MB for the Windows version. No viruses were found in the virus scan using Kaspersky, please feel free to use:
Introduction to Mega Man Space
The game does not need to be installed to play. Run Mega Man Space v1.2.0.0.exe to enter the game:
There is also a simple control tutorial before entering the game:
Take a look at these classic images of the six classic robot bosses from the first generation. Do you think they look familiar but feel something is wrong? That’s right, this Mega Man Space has completely changed the game style to a “space fighter version”, and even the bosses are presented in a fighter style:
After selecting the level, you will directly fight the boss. If I didn’t say that this is Electric Man, I probably wouldn’t recognize it XDDD
Omit the tedious clearance process in the early stage and directly fight the boss in the form of fighter plane battle:
Players must dodge enemy aircraft attacks in space while causing damage to the boss. The gameplay is quite simple:
Although the gameplay mechanics are very different, the game perfectly retains the core soul of “Mega Man”, the familiar 8-bit pixel art style and retro electronic sound effects. Even after defeating the boss, you can use the boss’s weapon module, which restores the game elements very well:
After defeating all the bosses, we have to teach Dr. Power a lesson as usual:
The most annoying thing is definitely this yellow demon… This version of the game also makes it very difficult to defeat:
Conclusion
“Mega Man Space” is a fan-made game full of affection and ingenuity. It cleverly combines the world view of Rock Man with the nostalgic arcade shooting gameplay, bringing a familiar yet fresh experience. If you happen to have a few minutes of free time, you might as well download this game, fly into the universe with Mega Man, and save the world again!
Source: KOCPC Chinese