Customer Reviews

Mega Man Zero

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

To be truthful the Mega Man X series has started to become disappointing. Now capcom is giving us a new Mega Man series... but without Mega Man! How could this possibly work? By putting in one of the most loved characters from the Mega Man X series of course!

For those who don't know (and I certainly hope you do know this!), Zero was first introduced in the very first Mega Man X way back in 1993. He has since become one of the most beloved characters in video games and now he gets a game all to himself.

Mega Man Zero takes place in the same world as Mega Man X only years into the future where X and Zero are reveered as legends. But years have passed and Zero seems out of comission. He's later found by Ciel, who makes him operational again. Now questions arise such as where X might be. Not only that but X is presumed to be evil and up to no good. Now Zero is going to find out.

Mega Man Zero doesn't present any different gameplay for the Mega Man veteran. Its the same 2-D sidescrolling that Mega Man fans have grown up with. But this is NOT an easy game. Mega Man Zero is perhaps one of the hardest GBA games I've ever played... and I'm a Mega Man veteran. You select a level to go to just like past MM games. You battle through each level mauling through enemies until you get to the boss.

The game is a little different than other Mega Man games, however. For example, Zero ONLY gets a Z-Sabre and his arm cannon. He doesn't get abilities from bosses like Mega Man did. But his weapons do level up. For example his arm cannon (called a Z-Buster) begins with only firing one shot at a time. As his weapon levels up he'll be able to fire four shots and even charge up. He also gets different kinds of weapons such as the triple rod or a shield boomerang.

Mega Man Zero also throws in a few other twist. The game now has "Cyber Elfs" which are given to you by defeating certain enemies or you have to find them. There are over 70 Cyber Elves in the game and they give Zero remarkable abilities. Some restore his health... others slow down enemies. The creators also made it so that once you use the Elf, it's gone. This teaches you to use strategy.

That's not all the gameplay offers. The game also throws in some twist with the levels. Not everyone is "go for the goal". Some levels require you to beat it in a certain time, or reach certain objectives. You may also find a wounded ally and have to help him by taking him back to the beginning of a level once you beat the boss. So the game certainly isn't boring.

Mega Man Zero also looks and sounds BRILLIANT! A GRAND looking game, no doubt. For the GBA these graphics are top notch and the music definitely reminds some of Mega Man X. The games looks smooth and just wait 'til you see the detail on the bosses. The game just looks incredible!

The game does have its drawbacks however. The biggest problem is of course that its too hard for younger gamers. This game is NO cakewalk as it will take you the better half of the day to master it. The other problem is that its too short. The game can be completed in a day if you really work at it.

My last gripe is the control scheme. It takes time to get used to the controls for this game considering a HUGE emphasis is put on the shoulder buttons. It takes a moment to get used to (especially if you're playing on your SP since those shoulder buttons are small).

Mega Man Zero is an incredible game to behold. Any fan of the Mega Man X series should pick this up and give it a try, this is a GBA game to own!

The Good
+Amazing Graphics
+Great Sound
+Zero gets his own game now!
+Improved gameplay
+Classic Mega Man gaming!

The Bad
-HARD Game. Newcomers will have LOTS of trouble
-Too Short
-Control Scheme takes time to get used to

Please take note about some people saying the game is hard. It doesn't necessarily mean it will be hard for you. If you're use to megaman, than getting use to zero would be simple. The game, in my opinion, was fun, challenging at the early stages until I upgraded and become too powerful for my own good, and simple and easy to understand. Finding the elfs is fun and simple, the game play is fun and simple, simple as that. That is why this game is so effective and successful in my opinion of "great games". If you're tired of tedious item finding and objective completions, than this game would help. Releave your stress and have fun, thats what games are for, not to frustrate you more.

This game can be more difficult if you don't use the elfs, it is possible to win but to many, its hard. Play this game well, because part 2 adds slight frustrations, you'll see. And once again, don't play a game that frustrates you and makes you want to bash your system. Play a game that is challenging, but simple, clear, and fun. Thats what games are for. Enjoy your day and I hope this helps.

Whn I first glanced at the cover art for MMZ, I was worried that Capcom screwed up yet another Mega Man game (cough, MMX7, cough). I saw Zero's new look and began to wonder if Capcom gave Zero the treatment he deserved. Thankfully, all of my doubts faded away as I began to play the most difficult Mega Man game since MMX3. One striking difference is that the tried-and-true method of beating a boss with a particular weapon is gone... somewhat. Instead of beating a boss with a particular weapon, MMZ uses elemental chips where virtually every boss has a weakness to one of the 3 types. In the beginning, the game's 1 life per continue concept will be hard to grow accustomed to, but don't fret. Once you have upgraded the Z-Saber enough to charge it and obtained the appropriate elemental chip, the bosses are a breeze to beat. Especially copy-X. I was expecting a long, protracted battle, but copy-X was a total wimp. To the newbie or casual gamer, if you have not played and beaten MM1 & MMX1-3 I highly doubt you'll be capable of beating this game. To anyone who is tired of today's average games (Great graphics and sound but non-existent substance or challenge), play this game. This game really separates the gaming elite from the wanna-be's.

Colorful graphics, fluid animations, and blazing-fast action are all familiar qualities to the Mega Man fan. Mega Man Zero has all these elements, to the point that you may forget you're playing it on a GBA. If I had to make a complaint about this game, it would be based on it's difficulty level. I don't know if it's because my reflexes aren't as sharp as in my Pong days...but I can't get far at all in this game. Most games have a few "intro" levels to help you get comfortable with the gamplay mechanics, but in Zero, they're all over you quick-like.

If this is your first foray into the world of platform games...maybe this isn't the best choice. But if you don't frustrate easily, (and I'm talkin' traffic jams, DMV lines, and Christmas shopping at Wal-Mart on Christmas Eve) give it a try!

Although this game maybe hard the first time playing, but if you MAX your current weapons and used cyber elves to boost your ability; Add more points to your life gauge and after numerous tries on bosses and its stages, this game will be EASY. The graphics are good. I like the new version of Zero, he looks so cool!!! Sounds are good. This is one of the games you must have for your GBA. One of the best Megaman games ever created.

its a cool and fun espically when u blow off ur enemies head. This is a really great game it would be the best except for sometimes it get annoying when u fight some enemies, u cant earn the bosses ability,and the bosses become predictable.its really cool

I love Megaman games, and I love the kind of childish designs of the characters, etc in this game. But it's REALLY REAlly rediculously hard, at least for me. Maybe I am doing something wrong? But I don't think so. I have played all the Megaman games so far and this is the only one that has been TOO hard...

I found Mega Man Zero extremely fun, until i had a hard time passing the first level!!! Of course the prologue is when Zero is awakened, gets the sabre, and saves a commander named Ciel. The next level afterwards is MUCH HARDER. i had to fight the boss to save Ciel in the prologue at least twice before i won, but in the newxt level, you are sent on a resq mission to save one of the recruits. The only problem is, Zero dies easily and quickly. ...

When I first tryed this game I was expecting it to be alot better, but i still found it pretty good. The graphics are very good. The few reasons why one star is that Personaaly i don't like the story. And the other reason is that you die pretty easily unles you have things called cyber elves to get it higher.
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It's pretty hard but when you know what your doing it's fun!
What I mean is the first level is hard not the pre-level. See you go to the pre-level and power up your blaster and Z-sword.
you can get elf cons to help you but I still don't know how to use them though.lol!

Good things about the game
For a first in megaman history you can use a sort of beam sword.Get to use elf cons(But ask someone else how to use them because I still don't).Power your Z-sword and blaster.And a simple one that's oon the box...you get to be Zero!

Bad things about the game
You don't get to be X.X is the bad guy in this game!Roll's not in this game just a impersonater in this game(a cute porfesser,sort of like Roll,well the cute part).The level and bosses are very challanging.

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