Mega Man 2, released in 1989 (US) for the NES, is often hailed as one of the greatest video games of all time. Developed by Capcom, it took everything good from the original and turned it into 8-bit perfection—tighter controls, better level design, unforgettable music, and more polish than anyone expected. You play as the Blue Bomber himself, fighting your way through 8 Robot Masters in any order, each guarding their own themed stage: Metal Man, Flash Man, Heat Man, Bubble Man, Wood Man, Quick Man, Crash Man, and Air Man. Why Mega Man 2 is so legendary: 🔫 Nonlinear progression—fight the Robot Masters in any order 🎵 Incredible soundtrack, including the iconic Wily Stage 1 theme ⚔️ Weapons from bosses—each one with strategic uses and weaknesses 🧠 Tight platforming and level design that ramps up the challenge 🛠️ The Metal Blade—arguably the most OP weapon in NES history 🏆 Multiple difficulty modes (Normal and Difficult) 💀 Final showdown with Dr. Wily—plus one of the weirdest twists in the series It’s no exaggeration to say Mega Man 2 set the gold standard for what NES action platformers could be. Even decades later, it’s still smooth, tough, and a blast to play. This video features the legendary title screen loop, intro sequence, and real gameplay footage from the original NES version.