Mega Man 10 DLC Lets You Avoid Spikes Forever
After months of anticipation, the final piece of the Mega Man 10 puzzle is falling into place this week. While the downloadable title's release was spread out over a month--with XBox 360 owners finally being the last to get it on March 31--the DLC is releasing in a much tighter spread. This three pack appeared on WiiWare Monday, followed by the XBLA and PSN releases today and tomorrow, respectively.
Unlike the first wave of DLC, this offering enhances the Meganess of your Man with two new powers and an extra game mode. Two Special Stages are unlocked, with the last of Dr. Wily's special Killer robots reigning silently from rooms at the end: Punk, with his spinning spikiness, and Ballade, who fires hovering bombs. These powers balance out the that of the first Killer, Enker, so if you download all three Special Stages you'll find they each have a weakness.
Finally, Endless Mode is making its glorious return from Mega Man 9 for those gamers who wish the brutally-difficult stages in these games never had to cap off with a boss fight and a return to the menu. This mode is exactly what it sounds like: a never-ending string of screens, using platforms and enemies taken from the various stages in the game, which goes until you run out of life or the sun explodes. A ticker lets you know how far you've gotten, and a leaderboard will keep the competitive coming back for more.
This is the last of the DLC that's been announced for Mega Man 10 so far. Will we be seeing any more? Capcom hasn't put out any word, but personally I'm still hoping to unlock a character cross-up between this and Bionic Commando: Re-Armed 2.
Press release is after the jump! If you're curious what these stages look and play like, The MegaMan Network has compiled some handy videos.
The last bundle of Mega Man 10 DLC goodies is hitting this week!Here is a quick run down on what's available and when to expect it:
Endless Attack =$2.99 USD /300 Wii Points/ 240 Microsoft Points,
Special Stage 2 (Punk), Special Stage 3 (Ballade) = $.99 USD /100 Wii Points/ 80 Microsoft Points.
WiiWare - Monday 4/26
XBLA - Wednesday 4/28
PSN - Thur 4/29
About Mega Man 10
The year is 20XX and a suspicious outbreak of Roboenza, a Robot Flu, has broken out. It spreads through the world like wildfire bringing down robots everywhere. Infected robots are on a rampage and out of control as they destroy the city and hold everyone hostage! Who's behind this mess? It's up to Mega Man to take on this sinister threat and get to the bottom of this viral mystery.
Throughout Mega Man's new adventure he'll take on the malfunctioning-infected robots and classic-style bosses with the unique gameplay only found in a Mega Man® game. Each Robot Master has his own unique weapons and vulnerabilities. The creator of the original Mega Man, Kenji Inafune, is in charge of directing and supervising the boss character designs and has delivered the wildest villains the series has ever seen! Bosses like Sheep Man and Strike Man are sure to quickly become fan favorites!
Other exciting features in Mega Man 10 include the option to play as the amazingly cool Proto Man from the start, as well as an all new "Easy Mode" which will allow new fans to indulge in the challenges that make the series great. Additionally, "Mega Man Challenges" mode will allow players to practice their skills and prepare for the hair-raising adventures ahead of them.
Mega Man 10 is the must-have digital download for Capcom fans both young and old. The retro elements alone make this a delicious treat for those who long for the days of nail-biting platform experiences and the new "Easy Mode" will definitely allow more gamers to enjoy this incredible skill-based romp.
For more information, please visit: http://press.capcom.com and http://www.capcom-unity.com/jgonzo/blog/2010/04/26/power_up_with_this_weeks_mega_man_10_dlc
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Posted to Video Games on 28 April 2010
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