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Mega Man 8: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Mega Man 8 (1996): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Mega Man 8 (1996) is a shooter, platform video game developed by Capcom, available on PS3, Vita, PS1, PSP. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 72/100 on IGDB.

What is Mega Man 8 about?

A gigantic space explosion sends two strange meteors crashing to Earth. The call goes out and Mega Man speeds to the site. There he sees his arch-rival, Dr. Wiley, fleeing the scene, clutching one of the mysterious metallic meteors. Now Mega Man must uncover the secret of the second meteor in a race to stay one step ahead of Dr. Wiley and his new deadly breed of super-powered robots.

• Battle across 14 huge stages to face eight devious new enemies. • Multiple upgrades for Mega Man - customize to your specifications every game. • Intense Japanese anime intros, cut scenes and cinema screens. • Incredibly fluid animation and highly detailed backgrounds.

Key details

Mega Man 8 was released in 1996 and supports single player. Platforms: PS3, Vita, PS1, PSP. Developer: Capcom.

Should you play Mega Man 8?

A solid 72/100 aggregate score makes Mega Man 8 a safe pick for fans of shooter, platform.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Mega Man 8?

Mega Man 8 is a shooter, platform game by Capcom, released in 1996.

What platforms is Mega Man 8 on?

Mega Man 8 is available on PS3, Vita, PS1, PSP.

Is Mega Man 8 good?

Mega Man 8 has an aggregate score of 72/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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