Rockman 5 Blues no Wana! (Mega Man 5) features eight new stages with the Super Arrow and Beat bird. The series continues with fine consistency in its classic formula. A solid and well-crafted entry in the Mega Man tradition, with Proto Man's introduction as unexpected adversary.
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Platformer1 player7+
Description
Japanese Capcom variant of Mega Man 5 NES, enhanced port under the Rockman 5 Blues no Wana title. Created by Capcom, released in 1999 in Japan under the Rockman 5 Blues no Wana title. Eight 2D levels selectable in any order, eight Robot Masters with specific weapons including Star Man and Gravity Man, chargeable Mega Buster and classic chiptune soundtrack. Japanese edition under the Rockman 5 Blues no Wana title.
Rockman 5 - Blues no Wana! 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
💾0,32 GB📅25/11/1999
Published by Capcom
Rockman 5 - Blues no Wana! (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Memorable bosses
An apparent betrayal by Proto Man as backdrop, this entry pits you against eight robot masters with cosmic themes before unmasking the traitor Dark Man. The refined charge shot and faithful Beat support a highly readable progression. Though the difficulty eases, the generosity of the patterns and the crispness of the fights make ideal ground to savor the house mechanic.
Is Rockman 5 - Blues no Wana! still worth playing in 2026?
A PlayStation port of the fifth Mega Man, this entry pushes the charged Mega Buster and introduces Beat, the unlockable auxiliary robot bird, in an adventure centred on the mystery surrounding Proto Man. The eight Robot Masters, the polished production and the inspired soundtrack keep a high level of finish. A gentler difficulty and a very well signposted formula spark debate among purists. A solid classic entry to recommend for fans of accessible action platforming and of the Mega Man saga.
