The last original Mega Man on NES, released late in the console's life cycle. Visuals among the most beautiful in the series on the platform. Slightly repetitive but solid. A worthy finale.
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Description
Japanese version of Mega Man 6 featuring the Knight and Power fusion system. Published by Capcom, released in Japan in 1993. Rockman with Power and Knight fusions and eight new Robot Masters. Last Mega Man on Famicom.
Rockman 6 - Shijou Saidai no Tatakai!! review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
The saga's final NES entry bows out in style with flamboyant electronic themes and an intact melodic sense, from Knight Man's stage to the final assault. Capcom's music galvanises the action with the heroic energy that made the series a legend. This sonic triumph magnificently crowns the 8-bit era.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,25 MB📅05/11/1993
Published by Capcom
Rockman 6 - Shijou Saidai no Tatakai!! (NES) price, value & rarity
The Japanese 1993 Famicom release of the sixth entry, Japan-exclusive under this subtitle. The Japanese cart is noticeably more accessible than the US NES version, which was distributed almost exclusively via Nintendo Power. Intact boxed CIB with cardboard sleeve and illustrated manual is valued for finalising the Rockman Famicom collection in its entirety, and the cote climbs steadily, sustained by that structural rarity gap between Japan and the US.
Memorable bosses
Mega Man's last lap on the console, this entry grafts on the Rush adapters, fusing the robot dog to the hero to smash a wall or glide above danger. Facing the mysterious Mr. X, masters like Knight Man or Plant Man vie with inventive arenas. This widened toolkit offers several approaches per boss and closes the Blue Bomber's 8-bit era in style.
Is Rockman 6 - Shijou Saidai no Tatakai!! still worth playing in 2026?
Mega Man 6 is the last original Mega Man on NES, released late in the console's life cycle. The graphics rank among the series' finest on the platform, the Jet and Power armours bring real strategic variety and the content stays generous. Slightly repetitive after five very similar entries, but solid and well-finished, the title is a worthy farewell on the console. A very recommendable detour today.
