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This drought ended in 2018 with the release of ''Mega Man 11'' on [[Nintendo Switch]], Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. This game once again sticks rigidly to the classic formula, but includes some unique gameplay elements and is the first in the series to utilize 3D graphics. The game received somewhat mixed reviews, praising the game for being a solid foundation for future games, but sticks to its formula to a fault at points and is afraid to do something truly innovative. This is also the last proper ''Mega Man'' game released to this day barring re-releases and the mobile game ''Mega Man X Dive'' for mobile devices in 2020, once again causing a drought of content. | This drought ended in 2018 with the release of ''Mega Man 11'' on [[Nintendo Switch]], Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. This game once again sticks rigidly to the classic formula, but includes some unique gameplay elements and is the first in the series to utilize 3D graphics. The game received somewhat mixed reviews, praising the game for being a solid foundation for future games, but sticks to its formula to a fault at points and is afraid to do something truly innovative. This is also the last proper ''Mega Man'' game released to this day barring re-releases and the mobile game ''Mega Man X Dive'' for mobile devices in 2020, once again causing a drought of content. | ||
Throughout the years, Capcom has rereleased their ''Mega Man'' games and series via several compilations and collections. The first of these were '' Mega Man: The Wily Wars'', a collection containing remakes of the first three classic Mega Man games released on 1994. Other collections released were ''Mega Man Anniversary Collection'', ''Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS'', ''Mega Man X Collection'', and ''Mega Man Zero Collection'' between 2005 to 2010. The most well known of these compilations was the '' Mega Man Legacy Collection'' series that was released between 2015–2023 for multiple video game platforms. The '' Mega Man Legacy Collection 1'' and '' Mega Man Legacy Collection 2'' was released on 2015 and 2017 respectively. Both versions were later released together as bundle called ''Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 & 2'' for the Nintendo Switch in 2018. The '' Mega Man X Legacy Collection'' was release as two | Throughout the years, Capcom has rereleased their ''Mega Man'' games and series via several compilations and collections. The first of these were '' Mega Man: The Wily Wars'', a collection containing remakes of the first three classic Mega Man games released on 1994. Other collections released were ''Mega Man Anniversary Collection'', ''Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS'', ''Mega Man X Collection'', and ''Mega Man Zero Collection'' between 2005 to 2010. The most well known of these compilations was the '' Mega Man Legacy Collection'' series that was released between 2015–2023 for multiple video game platforms. The '' Mega Man Legacy Collection 1'' and '' Mega Man Legacy Collection 2'' was released on 2015 and 2017 respectively. Both versions were later released together as bundle called ''Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 & 2'' for the Nintendo Switch in 2018. The '' Mega Man X Legacy Collection'' was release as two volumes or bundle called '' Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2'' in 2018. The '' Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection'' was released in 2020 and the ''Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection'' in 2023. | ||
Outside of games, the ''Mega Man'' franchise has been represented in other media. This includes guest appearances like the ''Marvel vs Capcom'' and {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}} series. Several animated series, comic books, and manga have been created, both directly based on games and in their own continuity. The ''Mega Man'' series has been considered highly influential in the video game industry, particularly with non-linear gameplay structure, story and continuity, and several well-regarded instances of modernization. The character is considered synonymous with Capcom and is one of the most recognizable video game characters of all time in regions where the NES was popular, despite new installments in the franchise being relatively few and far between in recent years. | Outside of games, the ''Mega Man'' franchise has been represented in other media. This includes guest appearances like the ''Marvel vs Capcom'' and {{uv|Super Smash Bros.}} series. Several animated series, comic books, and manga have been created, both directly based on games and in their own continuity. The ''Mega Man'' series has been considered highly influential in the video game industry, particularly with non-linear gameplay structure, story and continuity, and several well-regarded instances of modernization. The character is considered synonymous with Capcom and is one of the most recognizable video game characters of all time in regions where the NES was popular, despite new installments in the franchise being relatively few and far between in recent years. | ||