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''Mega Man 2'' is a 1988 platforming game published by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System and the second game in the | ''Mega Man 2'' is a 1988 platforming game published by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System and the second game in the {{uv|Mega Man}} series. | ||
The game improved on many elements from the original ''Mega Man'' game such as graphics, music, and modifications to make the difficulty balance more manageable such as the introduction of E-Tanks, which restore health, and allowing damage invincibility to temporarily protect Mega Man from spikes. The game also introduced transportation items that would later be revived throughout the series as Rush. | The game improved on many elements from the original ''Mega Man'' game such as graphics, music, and modifications to make the difficulty balance more manageable such as the introduction of E-Tanks, which restore health, and allowing damage invincibility to temporarily protect Mega Man from spikes. The game also introduced transportation items that would later be revived throughout the series as [[Rush Coil|Rush]]. | ||
The game's story sees Mega Man continuing his fight against Dr. Wily as he introduces eight Robot Masters of his own. Once Mega Man defeats all eight Robot Masters, he infiltrates Dr. Wily's castle and confronts the doctor himself. | The game's story sees Mega Man continuing his fight against Dr. Wily as he introduces eight Robot Masters of his own. Once Mega Man defeats all eight Robot Masters, he infiltrates Dr. Wily's castle and confronts the doctor himself. | ||
==In the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series== | ==In the ''{{b|Super Smash Bros.|series}}'' series== | ||
The game is featured as a | The game is featured as a [[Masterpiece]] in {{forwiiu}}, in addition to being the origin of many songs appearing in both versions of ''[[SSB4]]''. Additionally, many of Mega Man's moves originated in ''Mega Man 2'', including [[Metal Blade]], [[Crash Bomber]], and [[Leaf Shield]]. The design of [[Wily Castle]] comes from Dr. Wily's Castle in this game. | ||
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| Mega Man 2 | |
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| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Designer(s) | Keiji Inafune |
| Released |  December 24, 1988 July 11, 1989 January 1991 |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Entertainment System Family Computer Disk System Virtual Console |
Mega Man 2 is a 1988 platforming game published by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System and the second game in the Mega Man series.
The game improved on many elements from the original Mega Man game such as graphics, music, and modifications to make the difficulty balance more manageable such as the introduction of E-Tanks, which restore health, and allowing damage invincibility to temporarily protect Mega Man from spikes. The game also introduced transportation items that would later be revived throughout the series as Rush.
The game's story sees Mega Man continuing his fight against Dr. Wily as he introduces eight Robot Masters of his own. Once Mega Man defeats all eight Robot Masters, he infiltrates Dr. Wily's castle and confronts the doctor himself.
In the Super Smash Bros. series
The game is featured as a Masterpiece in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, in addition to being the origin of many songs appearing in both versions of SSB4. Additionally, many of Mega Man's moves originated in Mega Man 2, including Metal Blade, Crash Bomber, and Leaf Shield. The design of Wily Castle comes from Dr. Wily's Castle in this game.
| Masterpieces in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | |
|---|---|
| Starter games | Balloon Fight · Donkey Kong · F-Zero · Kid Icarus · Kirby Super Star · Kirby's Dream Land · Mega Man 2 · Metroid · Pac-Man · Pilotwings · Super Mario Bros. · Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels · Super Mario Kart · Super Mario World · Super Metroid · The Legend of Zelda · Wrecking Crew · Zelda II: The Adventure of Link |
| Unlockable games | Dr. Mario · EarthBound · Kirby's Adventure · Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream · Yoshi |
| Japan-only games | Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light |
