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| Developer(s) | Atomic Planet Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Platform(s) | GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox |
| Release date(s) | PS2, GameCube NA June 23, 2004[1] Xbox NA March 15, 2005[2] |
| Genre(s) | Action, platforming |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E
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| Media | 1 × DVD-ROM 1 × GameCube disc |
Mega Man Anniversary Collection is a North America exclusive compilation of ten video games featuring Capcom's character Mega Man. It features the first eight Mega Man games, as well as two unlockable arcade games that saw only limited release outside of Japan. Other unlockables include original artwork and remixed music.
Each game has a nearly identical structure: traverse eight themed stages (six in the first game) to face off against boss robots, gain new weapons and abilities, then defeat the robots' master, Dr. Wily. An extra feature is the "Navi Mode" for the first six titles, which provides hints and pathways for completing each stage. The arcade games are similar in gameplay but a bit more streamlined; the battles cut straight to the bosses, who get progressively more difficult with each defeated boss.
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Conversion quality
The games present in "Anniversary Collection" are emulated. However, the emulation techniques utilized by Atomic Planet have caused controversy among fans. For example, Mega Man 7 has been cited as the most edited of all the included titles. First, the game's ending (sans closing credits) were removed due to Atomic Planet having difficulty properly emulating the Mode 7 effects(The ending is supposed to show Mega Man walking away from Wily's fortress, but in the collection it does not). Second, one of Bass's lines was censored to "Darn" instead of "Damn." Third, frame rate issues arise frequently during gameplay, particular when the screen is scrolling vertically. Fourth, blurring occurs to allow the game to display smoothly on its higher resolution. The GameCube version's controls have been changed, so that the A and B buttons have been switched. A is now shoot, and B is now jump. A rapid-fire feature has been assigned to the Y button on Mega Man 1-6, making the games much easier. The Xbox version has several control configuration options along with a screen size option.
The PlayStation 2 version displays the first six games at a different screen resolution, causing black bars on the left and right sides of the screen.
The PlayStation version of Mega Man 8 was ported instead of the Sega Saturn version. Therefore, additional features, such as the boss fights of Cut Man and Wood Man, are not included. The main change is that load times were virtually eliminated. However, the quality has decreased in some areas; there are noticeable slowdowns in boss battles, and the final four Robot Masters have their voice clips sped up outside of their introduction. The yellow bar inside the energy meters is just one color in PlayStation 2 version, rather than two like the other versions. In the GameCube version Bink Video compression is used in the full-motion videos instead of M-JPEG compression, as it was provided by the PlayStation system itself, but the quality is largely identical.
The GameCube version also had an emulation issue in Mega Man 1 (possibly fixed in later copies) where all the sound effects were played one octave higher than the original, causing irritating high pitched sound effects.
Navi Mode
This is a new mode that was added to the six NES Mega Man games in the Rockman Complete Works set for the original PlayStation. The mode does the following:
The PlayStation 2 and Xbox versions include some arranged music for MM1, MM2, and MM3 (taken from the two arcade games). These were present in the original Japanese releases of the Complete Works versions, but were entirely optional, and can be heard if the select button is being held while the Navi Mode is being selected. MMAC also includes the Complete Works arranged soundtracks for MM4, MM5, and MM6. However, the quality of Mega Man 6's remixed soundtrack differs from the Rockman Complete Works version: the sound quality has static and is muffled, and not all of the music is remixed. The GameCube version does not have any of the arranged tunes, but it does include the other features that the Navi Mode provides.
However, all three versions do not have the enhanced Navi Mode weapon menus for MM4, MM5, or MM6 from Rockman Complete Works, in addition to the option of playing as Mega Man without his helmet in those games (which can be done in the original Japanese releases by holding the R2 button whilst selecting Navi Mode). The three versions also do not include the Hard difficulty setting, which could be unlocked in the Complete Works set after finishing a game once with the Navi mode turned off and the difficulty set to Normal. The only other features from the Complete Works set that have been included are a difficulty setting, music and sound effects volume, and a Starting Lives setting. None of the other features in the Complete Works are included.
Capcom of Europe has not released the compilation in Europe and Australia. The company has not given a reason. Shortly thereafter, there was a petition by fans for a European release.
There are also differences for the extras between each version. The PlayStation 2 version features the original Ruby-Spears Mega Man cartoon episode, while the GameCube version has an interview with Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune. The Xbox version, which was released later, includes the same interview, the first episode of the Mega Man NT Warrior anime, the ability to change the control scheme, and the arranged music tracks from the PS2 version.
Originally due to be released concurrently with the GameCube and PlayStation 2 Collections, a Game Boy Advance incarnation of Mega Man Anniversary Collection was also in development. The game, originally announced as Mega Man Mania, was to feature the five original Game Boy Mega Man games, as well as a history section and artwork gallery.[3] The game had its release date pushed back several times, with the delay rumored to be caused by Capcom lacking the games' original source code.[4] In January 2006, gamers contacting Capcom were told that the game had been placed on "indefinite hold". Capcom also began issuing refund checks to those who had ordered the game directly through their online store.[5] Around the same time, several retailers, such as GameStop, declared the game "cancelled" and issued refunds or store credits. Capcom confirmed on their US forums the game is not in production, mostly due to the costs involved in producing it and the declining support of the Game Boy Advance.
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The GameCube and PlayStation 2 versions of Mega Man Anniversary Collection sold a combined total of over 500,000 copies in less than six months of release.[12]
The collection received mostly positive feedback, with scores of 8's, 9's, and 10's. The collection was slightly criticized for lacking somewhat in the extras department, and the GameCube version was criticized slightly more for not including the remixed audio for Mega Man 1-6. However the exclusive extra in the PS2 and GC versions were both praised, with the GC version's interview being favorited and thus balancing things out. The Xbox version rated slightly better than the other two versions, because of its added exclusive content as well as the exclusive bonuses from the PS2 and GC versions. However, it was given a score of 8.0 (versus 8.5 for the other two versions) from IGN for arriving late.
Despite the few criticisms, the Mega Man Anniversary Collection was a huge hit and earned Player's Choice status on GameCube and became available at the reduced cost.
Due to the popularity of Mega Man Anniversary Collection among fans of the series, Capcom followed up with Mega Man X Collection.
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Mega Man Anniversary
Collection
| Mega Man Anniversary Collection | |
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| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
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| Genre(s) | Platform, Compilation |
| System(s) | GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox |
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 Everyone |
| Series | Mega Man |
Mega Man Anniversary Collection is a collection of the first eight games in the original Mega Man series. This compilation includes:
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| Developer(s) | Atomic Planet Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Release date | June 22, 2004 March 15 2005 (NA) (Xbox version) |
| Genre | 2D platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Age rating(s) | ESRB: E |
| Platform(s) | GameCube, Playstation 2, Xbox |
| Media | DVD/GameCube Optical Disk |
| Input | Controller |
| System requirements | 3 Memory card blocks (GameCube) |
| Credits | Soundtrack | Codes | Walkthrough | |
A collection of the first eight "traditional" Mega Man games, as well as some bonus content. Released for Xbox, Playstation 2, and the GameCube.
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