Video: Mega Man Universe character and level creation
by Richard Mitchell 
on Sep 21st 2010 9:30PM
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Posted: Sep 21st 2010 9:36PM MystileArmor said
I think I would have preferred an 8-bit retro style more then this art-style, but man.. this game looks like a MUST have. I'm assuming there will be a way to share created content?
If I was wearing any pants, I would've soiled them.
If I was wearing any pants, I would've soiled them.
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 9:49PM MystileArmor said
@MystileArmor
Who said anything about jizz?? I said soiled.
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Who said anything about jizz?? I said soiled.
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 10:09PM MystileArmor said
@Mr Esc is the namesarcasm is my
Yeah, it's just personal preference, really. I grew up with the 8-bit Mega Man games. It's just the nostalgia factor. I can understand why they went with a more modern look, while still keeping some of the classic things intact. This way they can do more with it and draw from all the different games.
Either way, this looks like a game I'd be picking up. It would be amazing if someone would re-create all the old Mega Man games on it too.
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Yeah, it's just personal preference, really. I grew up with the 8-bit Mega Man games. It's just the nostalgia factor. I can understand why they went with a more modern look, while still keeping some of the classic things intact. This way they can do more with it and draw from all the different games.
Either way, this looks like a game I'd be picking up. It would be amazing if someone would re-create all the old Mega Man games on it too.
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 10:21PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
@Mr Esc is the namesarcasm is my
I think the super deformed, cutesy style is what killed Powered Up. Megaman was already "cute" to begin with (at least, in regards to the Japanese, Astro Boy-esque art), and that was just overkill.
My only disappointment with it was that "Classic Style" wasn't just the NES game, but with Oilman and Timeman added in (which I believe was the original intent of the mode, if memory serves me right).
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I think the super deformed, cutesy style is what killed Powered Up. Megaman was already "cute" to begin with (at least, in regards to the Japanese, Astro Boy-esque art), and that was just overkill.
My only disappointment with it was that "Classic Style" wasn't just the NES game, but with Oilman and Timeman added in (which I believe was the original intent of the mode, if memory serves me right).
Posted: Sep 22nd 2010 12:37PM fohf said
@BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam
Nah, the over-the-top cutesy voices added to everything is what ruined MegaMan PoweredUp. The art style and 3D of it were fine.
IMO, Maverick Hunter X was a perfect way to do MegaMan with 3D. I wish they would re-release it on XBLA and PSN.
Oh, and I want Mega Man 2 PoweredUp.
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Nah, the over-the-top cutesy voices added to everything is what ruined MegaMan PoweredUp. The art style and 3D of it were fine.
IMO, Maverick Hunter X was a perfect way to do MegaMan with 3D. I wish they would re-release it on XBLA and PSN.
Oh, and I want Mega Man 2 PoweredUp.
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 9:40PM Icupnimpn2 said
The widescreen mode may actually be a detriment to the presentation, as the screens look sparse. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that this has the fun factor of the last couple Mega Man games.
Posted: Sep 22nd 2010 2:42AM BrokenTriforce said
@Icupnimpn2
I never want to see another MegaMan game with "Star Force" or "Battle Network" in the title.
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I never want to see another MegaMan game with "Star Force" or "Battle Network" in the title.
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 9:40PM PR0F3TA said
i really really want to get my hands on that level editor.. does anybody know if we are going to be able to share them with others via XBL or PSN?
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 11:26PM PN04 said
@PR0F3TA they wouldnt give you a level editor if you weren't going to be allowed to share it. with the popularity of LBP and modnation racers as well as... er, well I supposed there must be some form of shared content game on the xbox that's popular, not to mention Megaman Power'd up's level editor, it seems like these would the likely inspiration.
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Posted: Sep 22nd 2010 4:40AM Steampunk Gwen said
@PN04 Halo? Unfortunately you can't openly share Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Trials HD, or N+ levels.
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Posted: Sep 21st 2010 9:44PM Fromps said
Anyone else love that they actually made the U.S. Megaman from the cover playable?
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 11:31PM PN04 said
@Fromps I thought it was a weird choice from the beginning to even use that horrible art for the US version, now it's hilarious that they not only brought it back but that they also redrew that version for the downloadable games 9 and 10.
I also find it interesting that they're making a distinction between Megaman and Rockman now, Since this is the japanese version of the game we're looking at yet they still refer to it as Megaman universe instead of Rockman universe and even have 2 separately named characters in the game.
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I also find it interesting that they're making a distinction between Megaman and Rockman now, Since this is the japanese version of the game we're looking at yet they still refer to it as Megaman universe instead of Rockman universe and even have 2 separately named characters in the game.
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 9:48PM Mach2 said
Is the chick with the pink clipboard/book Cutwoman?
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 10:00PM ToastyToasy said
@Mach2 I believe it's Roll... Though the bow on her head may be a bit of a homage to Cut Man as well.
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Posted: Sep 21st 2010 10:14PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
@Mach2
Yeah, definitely Roll, just a different artstyle that was created for this game (look at how Dr. Wily looks or how "Megaman" differs from "Rockman").
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Yeah, definitely Roll, just a different artstyle that was created for this game (look at how Dr. Wily looks or how "Megaman" differs from "Rockman").
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 10:00PM ToastyToasy said
This game looks great. Me and my friend are both crossing our fingers for X, Zero, and Dante making cameos in it. :)
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 11:36PM PN04 said
@ToastyToasy My fear though is that with this being based heavily on MM2 that we're going to be subjected to hundreds of DLC updates to the game to get more characters or level components rather than giving use a complete experience that stands alone. I hope this doesnt try to pull us into micro-transaction hell just to get us to pay 70 bucks over the course of a year rather than just selling us a $60 game up front with all the trimmings and adding extras like Dante or even Viewtiful Joe later.
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Posted: Sep 21st 2010 10:07PM LittleMofreaky said
I love that new art style!
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 10:09PM Mixer23 said
Am I really the only one that hates the way this looks?
Posted: Sep 22nd 2010 1:29AM laser beams said
@Mixer23 nope. this game looks like ass. i'm a total mega-man fan, but i'm not sold on this one at all. bad art, and a boring level creator aren't what this series needed at all, as far i'm concerned.
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Posted: Sep 21st 2010 10:12PM Cafecito said
So... this is basically Megaman Powered Up 2 for consoles. I would've rather have it continue on PSP, I mean, on a portable system the graphics wouldn't have looked so lame... but I kinda get their idea to try and get mo' money out of it.
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 11:43PM PN04 said
@(Unverified) I'm not sure if it's simply MMPU2, especially since the character art style doesnt match the cuteness of the PSP game. Yeah it has a level editor but beyond that it's probably a whole new creation. Power'd up felt like they were trying to recreate the universe from scratch (or maybe it just still bugs me that they called him by the wrong name.)
But if it's the spiritual successor to it then it's probably being moved to consoles due to the rampant PSP piracy rather than anything else.
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But if it's the spiritual successor to it then it's probably being moved to consoles due to the rampant PSP piracy rather than anything else.
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 11:04PM Pawsed said
As a huge Mega Man fan who has beaten every game except the gamecube / GBA / DS RPG titles, I am disappointed by Mega Man Universe. With a name like that, and the epicness of the original teaser trailer... it just does not live up.
Posted: Sep 21st 2010 11:12PM PN04 said
Hey Joystiq, it'd be awesome if we could actually WATCH your videos.
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Viddler seems to have a problem serving up the videos you posted, and it seems to have been this way for a while except usually refreshing the screen 2 or 3 times get the vids to load, but this time it just wont at all. I'm using Firefox BTW.
"Missing or wrong arguments
There was an unexpected error. Please wait a moment and repeat you action once more.
If error you still got an error contact system administrator."
Viddler seems to have a problem serving up the videos you posted, and it seems to have been this way for a while except usually refreshing the screen 2 or 3 times get the vids to load, but this time it just wont at all. I'm using Firefox BTW.
Posted: Sep 22nd 2010 5:35AM GlassAgate said
Will there be an 8-bit mode?
Posted: Sep 22nd 2010 7:44AM Codeman said
I love the U.S. Mega Man, from the infamously bad box cover. The game still looks interesting, guess I'll stay posted...
Posted: Sep 22nd 2010 9:57AM Rahabib said
if this game only has a level editor and DLC characters its not enough. If we can design our own weapons, enemies, etc. then we are talking.
Posted: Sep 22nd 2010 12:35PM Barry Burton said
The art style is so bad even the artworks are awful.
Hope at least the game is fun.
Hope at least the game is fun.
Posted: Sep 22nd 2010 12:52PM Nova said
I don't know if once on my PS3, fun factor would be able to make me forget this UGLY visual style. Honnestly, what the art director was thinking!!! It looks like those cheap games from back in the time that wanted to look REALISTIC. It doesnt feel megaman.
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