Retro(game)spective - Megaman 7

Retro(game)spective

Every day Ben “Ben Pack” Pack or one of his brave compatriots will play a retro game, and break it down for you. That’s right, every day. To complain about us eventually missing a day or suggest your own, go ahead and comment below the article, or email us at retrogamefunclub@gmail.com

9/28/2010

The Game: Megaman 7

Not as cool as the Megaman 1 box art, though...

Release Year: 1995

Skewes: SNES

So what’s it like: While I try to cover some more obscure titles on here, I like to occasionally stroll down memory lane on these. Such is the case with “Megaman 7.” My most played SNES game ever, I would say that to this day this is my favorite Megaman game of all time. “Megaman 7” is the first non-NES Megaman, where you play as, guess who, Megaman. And guess what, you’re going to go fight Dr. Wily and the mysterious Bass and Treble.

I don't care what you say, but a seven-year-old me reads that as "Base" and "Trouble"

The game features standard Megaman action. You run in stages shooting robots. You fight 8 different stage bosses, each with their own elemental power which you can gain upon defeating them. These powers can be used to counter other bosses and blah blah blah…

Oh no, bubbles, I'm so scared.

Overall it’s just a re-skinned Megaman with a few fantastic adjustments. There are hidden weapons that will upgrade your suit, including a jetpack, a rocket fist and a shield. They make the seemingly impossible boss fight against Wiley at the end (spoilers) bearable. There is also a shop that you can use to buy not only items like extra lives, but weapon upgrades. You can even buy items that will stop you from dying when you fall off edges or touch spikes. Goddamn spikes.

JUST MAKE HIS SUIT IMMUNE TO THE SPIKES!

Should you go back: YES! Megaman games age well with time, as evident in Megaman 9 & 10, both released on modern consoles. Go back and play it if you haven’t.

Should this game be remade: No. Give us another Megaman Legends instead