Mega Man Legacy Collection on 3DS, compilation of the first six remastered NES Mega Man games. Capcom's classics in portable form with bonus challenges and galleries. The best way to play the original Mega Man games.
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Compilation of the first six NES Mega Man games, remastered with modern options and enriched archives for fans and newcomers alike. Published by Capcom, released in the United States in October 2015. All six first Mega Man games, rewind and slow-down, additional challenges, original sprite gallery and music. US edition.
Mega Man Legacy Collection review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Replaying the first six Mega Man games also means rediscovering some of the finest 8-bit melodies ever written, from the legendary Mega Man 2 theme to the punchiest refrains. These chiptune tunes, etched in memory, stick to the millimetric action. A sonic treasure you replay with undimmed pleasure.
Is Mega Man Legacy Collection still worth playing in 2026?
A compilation of the first six NES era Mega Man games, this Legacy Collection remasters them with remarkable care, adding rewind, saves, time trial challenges and a trove of archives for enthusiasts. The faithful emulation preserves the sharp difficulty and demanding precision of these action platformers turned cult. The challenge mode and the gallery appeal to the nostalgic and newcomers alike. For a fan of demanding retro platforming or someone curious about the series' foundations, the title remains a still relevant heritage reference.
