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[CoachKevin]

If you want something to listen to this morning I had Mike Mika of Digital Eclipse on Back in my Play to talk about the versatility of the Eclipse Engine, MMLC, preserving the best retro video games, the possibilities for future releases, and more:

http://backinmyplay.com/episode-59-preserving-the-past-w-mike-mika-mega-man-legacy-collection/

 

[Blackage]

They've been pretty solid with the quality of their output the last couple years. Not CAPGOD status, but definitely exceeding my expectations.

EDIT:

lmfao. Literally seconds after I post that I go to launch MMLC and it's just a black screen. god damnit.

You were the chosen one, you were meant to prove me wrong and lead me into believing capcom has gone back into the light, not leave me in the despair of darkness.

 

[jackie jorp jomp]

edit: Had to update. Every single time.

That music. Can't wait

 

[BocoDragon]

If you want something to listen to this morning I had Mike Mika of Digital Eclipse on Back in my Play to talk about the versatility of the Eclipse Engine, MMLC, preserving the best retro video games, the possibilities for future releases, and more:

http://backinmyplay.com/episode-59-preserving-the-past-w-mike-mika-mega-man-legacy-collection/

Enjoyed Mika's discussion of the philosophy behind the collection and the technology behind it. Hope it delivers.

 

[Shadowman16]

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Thank you. Also, no fooling about the image? Sorry about that. If you want, I can properly cite you on the first post.

No problem, I thought it was awesome that my pic was used! (shameless plug for the rest of my collection!: http://www.capcom-unity.com/mega_ma...ctures-of-my-entire-megamanrockman-collection).

 

[MaverickHunterX]

So this was just posted on protodude's Twitter:

https://mobile.twitter.com/lifelower/status/636033374784655360

No problem, I thought it was awesome that my pic was used! (shameless plug for the rest of my collection!: http://www.capcom-unity.com/mega_ma...ctures-of-my-entire-megamanrockman-collection).

Hey! I remember you now! Nice get up there! I have a decent collection myself, but nothing as thorough as yours though...

 

[7DollarHagane]

I still say this is a good colllection and aside from the minor resolution issues (this coming from someone with a nesrgb toploader and plenty of scart cables) I HOPE it does well and pushes other companies like konami, namco, square(taito) and others to realize that releasing legacy titles on steam and next gen is a good reliable revenue source.

Can you imagine a castlevania or contra or namco nes collection?

There are so many great games that people are spending $30-$50 for on eBay all day. Making those available on PC/xb1/ps4 is a no brainer.

 

[MaverickHunterX]

I still say this is a good colllection and aside from the minor resolution issues (this coming from someone with a nesrgb toploader and plenty of scart cables) I HOPE it does well and pushes other companies like konami, namco, square(taito) and others to realize that releasing legacy titles on steam and next gen is a good reliable revenue source.

Can you imagine a castlevania or contra or namco nes collection?

There are so many great games that people are spending $30-$50 for on eBay all day. Making those available on PC/xb1/ps4 is a no brainer.

Back in the day, there was a Contra and Castlevania NES collection on PC:

To this day, I'll never understand why this never hit the consoles...

 

[Zia]

They did it. Seriously stunning. Really sad and disappointed to see that some reviewers do not understand what they were going for with the collection and mention the Anniversary Collection, which was shit, as a superior collection. This is why we don't have nice things.

One gripe so far though: anyone else playing on PC have the mouse pointer hanging out on their screen while using a controller?

 

[AEREC]

Was hoping to wake up and find this out on PS4...no luck though. I wish Sony wasn't behind on the releases.

 

[cantona222]

A technical question:
Why isn't there a 16:9 option. Is it technically hard to do this? Us non hard core mega man fans don't care that much if it is not that "authentic" to the original version. We prefer to see an extra inch of what's going on on the right end of the screen.

 

[Sciz]

A technical question:
Why isn't there a 16:9 option. Is it technically hard to do this? Us non hard core mega man fans don't care that much if it is not that "authentic" to the original version. We prefer to see an extra inch of what's going on on the right end of the screen.

Nothing is going on in that extra inch because the game isn't running any logic that far out.

 

[thiscoldblack]

PS4 or Steam, I can't decide. I would usually go for PC over consoles, but I want to lay on my couch and remember the good times I had on the NES. Hmm.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Any PS4 users observe if there's sound issues like on XB1?

 

[Lé Blade Runner]

Bought it for the PS4 ( it's up in the EU store at least ), because I've never played the original Mega Man -games. I played 9 and 10, though, and loved 'em.

 

[RedToad64]

They did it. Seriously stunning. Really sad and disappointed to see that some reviewers do not understand what they were going for with the collection and mention the Anniversary Collection, which was shit, as a superior collection. This is why we don't have nice things.

One gripe so far though: anyone else playing on PC have the mouse pointer hanging out on their screen while using a controller?

Just move your cursor to the right side of the screen (outside of your monitor screen's "border"). It shouldn't be seen then.

 

[maxcriden]

From what I gathered, the steam version

-boots to a black screen for some
-stutters (even in win. 7 mode)
-has some resolution problems

Haven't tried it yet myself. And thanks!

Thanks man! Truly awesome OT, as I said.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Any PS4 users observe if there's sound issues like on XB1?

It's present on all three versions (XB1, PS4, PC). I watched a number of YT videos to confirm.

The two most noticeable tracks (for me, anyway) with the sound issue is the Get Weapon music from Mega Man 2 and Ice Man's stage in the original game.

 

[Tain]

There was literally nobody trying to be the Criterion Collection of games up until this point -- future-proofing old games in thoughtful groupings with amazing menu art and interesting, cohesive extras. I understand that iteration drives video games and up until this point "value" or the name of a series has been the focus of compilations but I'm pretty passionate about this approach.

I'd say that M2 has been doing a very good job of all of the above for almost a decade now. Their collections are gorgeous, comprehensive (they pretty much include all regions of every game they release as a bare minimum, and often have full scans of packaging and manuals from all regions, developer sketches, sheet music, etc), immaculately emulated, and contain meaningful extras. Unless you wouldn't consider their releases future-proof on the basis that they're locked to a given console instead of Windows?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

I'd say that M2 has been doing a very good job of all of the above for almost a decade now. Unless you wouldn't consider their releases future-proof on the basis that they're locked to a given console instead of Windows?

M2 is the GOAT.

Bluepoint seems to be approaching their level of awesomeness.

I'm hoping Digital Eclipse can as well. I NEEEEED more NES collections like this.

 

[maniac-kun]

Bombman and Cutman down

 

[Sheytan]

If you want to use a gamepad that is not xinput compatible i recommend this program

Xbox 360 Controller Emulator that allows your controller (gamepad, joystick, wheel etc), function as Xbox 360 Controller

Here is instructions for X360CE on how to use it

I use a original NES gamepad that is modified with a USB connector

 

[Zia]

I'd say that M2 has been doing a very good job of all of the above for almost a decade now. Their collections are gorgeous, comprehensive (they pretty much include all regions of every game they release as a bare minimum, and often have full scans of packaging and manuals from all regions, developer sketches, sheet music, etc), immaculately emulated, and contain meaningful extras. Unless you wouldn't consider their releases future-proof on the basis that they're locked to a given console instead of Windows?

I think M2's work is unparalleled and make sure to support it even if I'm not interested in the games themselves, but there are definitely availability and accessibility issues with most of their releases that frustrate me. Digital Eclipse is (supposedly) solving that with their in-house engine.

 

[The Lamonster]

also 3 > 2

my man

 

[Shalashaska]

This is probably a crap question but for someone who has only played 9 and 10, but did enjoy them, would this be worth picking up?

 

[Kid Marin]

This is probably a crap question but for someone who has only played 9 and 10, but did enjoy them, would this be worth picking up?

Absolutely.

 

[Frumix]

This is probably a crap question but for someone who has only played 9 and 10, but did enjoy them, would this be worth picking up?

Certainly. Not all of the old games are as well-balanced or refined in level design as 9 and 10 are, but if you enjoyed the gameplay style in 9 and 10, the games in this pack are what they tried to emulate in the first place.

 

[IronLich]

This is probably a crap question but for someone who has only played 9 and 10, but did enjoy them, would this be worth picking up?

Absolutely worth going back to the nexus, and later games in the collection add gameplay abilities that weren't included in 9 or 10 (The ability to charge your normal shot for a super powered blast) that really make a difference in fun factor.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

This is probably a crap question but for someone who has only played 9 and 10, but did enjoy them, would this be worth picking up?

Without question! You'll likely love this collection.

 

[sixteen-bit]

This is probably a crap question but for someone who has only played 9 and 10, but did enjoy them, would this be worth picking up?

Absolutely. 2 and 3 are about as good as 9, but the others might disappoint you.

 

[Rhomega Beta]

Been working on Mega Man 3. I hate Snake Man and his stage. Also, there seems to be a slight sound lag.

 

[Shalashaska]

Absolutely.

Certainly. Not all of the old games are as well-balanced or refined in level design as 9 and 10 are, but if you enjoyed the gameplay style in 9 and 10, the games in this pack are what they tried to emulate in the first place.

Absolutely worth going back to the nexus, and later games in the collection add gameplay abilities that weren't included in 9 or 10 (The ability to charge your normal shot for a super powered blast) that really make a difference in fun factor.

Without question! You'll likely love this collection.

Absolutely. 2 and 3 are about as good as 9, but the others might disappoint you.

Well that's a resounding yes, haha. I guess I'll grab it once I'm done with MGS V.

I did have lots of fun with 9 and 10, I just never played the Megaman series as a kid.

 

[Tobinishi]

Absolutely loved 9 + 10, sooo excited to finally try the classics

 

[SuperCambot]

Is it on the ps4 store yet? Can't find it anywhere.

 

[Tom_Cody]

In for the 3DS version whenever it ends up getting released. Hopefully it won't be garbage.

 

[brandonh83]

Is it on the ps4 store yet? Can't find it anywhere.

Nope.

I'm torn between X1 and PS4. The DS4 has far and away a better dpad but the X1 has more achievements.

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

Bought on Steam. Hopefully sales are good enough for more.

 

[AgentOtaku]

It's present on all three versions (XB1, PS4, PC). I watched a number of YT videos to confirm.

The two most noticeable tracks (for me, anyway) with the sound issue is the Get Weapon music from Mega Man 2 and Ice Man's stage in the original game.

Thanks man!

 

[Tain]

I haven't seen enough detail on how the saves work. Is it emulator style unlimited save/load in one slot? Or is it a more reasonable suspend-style save that can't be abused?

 

[Shauni]

I haven't seen enough detail on how the saves work. Is it emulator style unlimited save/load in one slot? Or is it a more reasonable suspend-style save that can't be abused?

Seems to be an unlimited one slot save

 

[Glendemonium]

Ah, I was wrong about the music being remastered, I was looking at the first page and made the assumption they were the Rockman Works that released on the Playstation.

I want to get the physical copy, but can't justify the price.

 

[desmax]

I haven't seen enough detail on how the saves work. Is it emulator style unlimited save/load in one slot? Or is it a more reasonable suspend-style save that can't be abused?

Emulator Style Save State

 

[RadarScope1]

Glad it's being well received. Reviewers comparing this negatively to the Anniversary Collection without going into the details of each should have their writers badge revoked. That's garbage.

 

[March of the Crabs]

Any idea when this is up on PS4/Xbone in NA? Also, can you turn those borders off? I play my PS4 on a plasma and I don't want that shit burning in.

 

[Moosehole]

Any idea when this is up on PS4/Xbone in NA? Also, can you turn those borders off? I play my PS4 on a plasma and I don't want that shit burning in.

It will probably be up in the next 2-3 hours. If you use the search function in the store you'll be able to buy the game a bit earlier than if you wait for it to show up in the "new games" section.

As for the borders, you can indeed turn them off.

 

[March of the Crabs]

It will probably be up in the next 2-3 hours. If you use the search function in the store you'll be able to buy the game a bit earlier than if you wait for it to show up in the "new games" section.

As for the borders, you can indeed turn them off.

Awesome thank you!

 

[Zia]

Great review by Jeremy Parish and world famous GAF poster Mike Williams:

http://www.usgamer.net/articles/mega-man-legacy-collection-xbox-one-review-the-robot-museum

 

[Moosehole]

Awesome thank you!

No problem! The wait is hard for me as well Sony really needs to start releasing all games on the store at midnight instead of retail releases only.

 

[Ludens]

Does someone know how to proceed here? Last stage. I saw on Youtube and apparently I need a suit marked as M that shoot stuff I can climb on, but how can I grab it?

 

[Shauni]

Any idea when this is up on PS4/Xbone in NA? Also, can you turn those borders off? I play my PS4 on a plasma and I don't want that shit burning in.

It's up on Xbone in NA now.