1988
ロックマン2 Dr.ワイリーの謎
Mega Man 2 transformed Capcom's robot action-platformer into a major series. It expanded the first game's structure to eight Robot Masters, strengthened the stage design and audiovisual presentation, and introduced mechanics that became franchise standards.
1988
THE RECORD AT A GLANCE
Choose Robot Master stages in any order, learn enemy patterns, defeat bosses, acquire their weapons and use those abilities to overcome later stages and Dr. Wily's fortress.
GOLD STANDARD EDITORIAL
DEVELOPMENT
Capcom approved the sequel on the condition that its small team develop it alongside other assignments. Director Akira Kitamura led the project, Tokuro Fujiwara produced it and Takashi Tateishi composed the principal score, with additional music contributions connected to the first game.
HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE
It established the classic Mega Man formula in its most recognisable form: selectable stages, boss weaknesses, acquired weapons, support items and a multi-stage final fortress.
RECEPTION
It received strong praise for its controls, level design, music and refinement over the original. It remains one of the most celebrated NES action games.
LEGACY
It became the benchmark for later Mega Man titles and influenced numerous action-platformers built around boss-order strategy and ability acquisition.
SALES
More than 1.5 million copies sold worldwide.
NOTES
Original Japanese Famicom release: 24 December 1988. Original title, developer, publisher, director and principal composer checked during Editorial Pass 001. Tokuro Fujiwara served as producer.
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