A chibi reimagining of the original Mega Man with eight Robot Masters revisited, plus brand-new Time Man and Oil Man. The level editor and post-defeat playable bosses deliver a deliciously reinvented Mega Man.
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Platformer1 player7+
Description
Chibi reimagining of the original Mega Man with eight redesigned Robot Masters and two new characters, Time Man and Oil Man. Published by Capcom, released in the USA in October 2006. Eight super-deformed styled bosses, full level editor, Robot Masters playable after defeating them, reworked soundtrack. North American version in English.
Mega Man - Powered Up review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
A super-deformed reinvention of the classic, round heads and dazzling colours: the game transposes Mega Man into a chibi aesthetic full of charm. The roundness of the sprites and the vividness of the settings overflow with freshness. This visual direction, joyful and polished, modernises a legend with a delightful tenderness.
Re-orchestrating the themes of the original Mega Man, the music sparkles with chiptune melodies revisited with a delightful verve. Each stage recovers its catchy anthem, more dapper than ever on the machine. This sonic freshness, faithful and playful, revives the retro charm of the Blue Bomber with a smile.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
An adorable reinvention of the very first episode, in a charming super-deformed style: you find the pixel-perfect shooting and jumping, enriched with playable characters and a clever level editor. The handling stays demanding yet accessible, and the generous content multiplies replay value. Cute, rich and inventive, a remake that rejuvenates a monument with contagious tenderness.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Jumping, shooting and stealing boss powers to build your arsenal sets up a loop where every weapon stolen opens a new way to tackle the stages. Difficulty modes, characters and a stage editor string together short objectives and rewards. The challenge stays demanding, but the charm of the remake and the replay value preserve an immediate, lasting pull.
Mega Man Powered Up, Capcom's rebuild of the very first Mega Man in a colorful chibi style, enriched with a level editor and new playable characters. Still fairly sought despite a measured distribution, its collector interest rests on this singular reimagining of a founding classic and the demand of series fans rather than a mere port status. A prime piece for a Mega Man set on the console.
Is Mega Man - Powered Up still worth playing in 2026?
Mega Man - Powered Up is a chibi reimagining of the original Mega Man with eight reworked Robot Masters, plus all-new Time Man and Oil Man. The level editor and post-defeat playable bosses give a deliciously reinvented Mega Man, accessible to newcomers and full of surprises for veterans. Capcom signs a bold reread. A genuinely excellent detour today.
