Rockman 4 Aratanaru Yabou!! (Mega Man 4) introduces the chargeable Mega Buster, allowing powerful projectile shots. Eight new robot masters and the mysterious Dr. Cossack. The formula is established and the Mega Buster addition renews gameplay. A solid entry in the great Mega Man tradition.
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Platformer1 player7+
Description
Japanese Capcom variant of Mega Man 4 NES, enhanced port under the Rockman 4 Aratanaru Yabou title. Created by Capcom, released in 1999 in Japan under the Rockman 4 Aratanaru Yabou title. Eight 2D levels selectable in any order, eight Robot Masters with specific weapons including Bright Man and Skull Man, new chargeable Mega Buster and classic chiptune soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Rockman 4 Aratanaru Yabou title.
Rockman 4 - Aratanaru Yabou!! review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,36 GB📅05/08/1999
Published by Capcom
Rockman 4 - Aratanaru Yabou!! (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Memorable bosses
The arrival of the charge shot upends the tempo: a fully pumped Mega Buster lets you pierce the defenses of eight robot masters and clear two successive fortresses. From the dreaded Pharaoh Man to Dr. Cossack's machines, each guardian asks you to gauge your shots between power and precision. This wealth of options subtly reinvents the duel without renouncing anything.
Is Rockman 4 - Aratanaru Yabou!! still worth playing in 2026?
A PlayStation port of the fourth Mega Man, this entry adds the charged Mega Buster, which lets you build up firing power for a devastating blast, renewing the series' combat mechanic. The eight Robot Masters, the polished level design and the late generation 8 bit production stay solid. The formula starts to show a certain routine and a few loadings are added. A good classic entry to recommend for fans of demanding action platforming and the faithful of Mega Man.
