Mega Man 4 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mega Man 4 |
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| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Designer(s) | Yoshinori Takenaka, S. Kobashi and Keiji Inafune (planner) |
| Platform(s) | NES/Famicom |
| Release date(s) | JPN December 6, 1991 NA January, 1992 EUR September 25, 1992 |
| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Mega Man 4 is an exciting platform game created by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) console. In Japan, this game is known as Rockman 4 Arata Naru Yabō!!, which means "Rockman 4 A New Ambition!!". It was first released in Japan in December 1991.
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What is Mega Man 4?
Mega Man 4 is the fourth main game in the popular Mega Man series. It is a single-player video game where you control the hero, Mega Man. Your goal is to defeat a new villain and his powerful robot masters.
The Story of the Game
The story begins one year after the events of Mega Man 3. A new scientist named Dr. Cossack appears. He announces that he will send his own group of eight powerful robots to take over the world. Dr. Light, Mega Man's creator, sends Mega Man to stop Dr. Cossack's evil plan.
Mega Man must travel through different stages. Each stage is controlled by one of Dr. Cossack's robot masters. After defeating all eight, Mega Man goes to Dr. Cossack's fortress.
How to Play
In Mega Man 4, you play as Mega Man. You jump, shoot, and slide through various levels. Each level has different enemies and obstacles. At the end of each level, you face a powerful boss robot.
When you defeat a boss, Mega Man gains their special weapon. These weapons can be used against other bosses or to help you get past certain parts of a level. For example, some weapons can destroy specific blocks.
New Features in Mega Man 4
This game introduced some cool new features to the Mega Man series. One important new item is the Mega Buster. This allows Mega Man to charge up his arm cannon for a more powerful shot. This charged shot can deal more damage to enemies.
Another new feature is the "Rush Coil" and "Rush Jet" items. These are special abilities for Mega Man's robot dog, Rush. The Rush Coil helps Mega Man jump higher. The Rush Jet lets Mega Man fly across gaps.
Development and Release
Mega Man 4 was developed by Capcom. It was designed by Yoshinori Takenaka, S. Kobashi, and Keiji Inafune. The game was first released in Japan on December 6, 1991. It then came out in North America in January 1992. European players got the game in September 1992.
The game was well-received by players and critics. It continued the success of the Mega Man series. Many fans enjoyed the new features and challenging gameplay.
See also
In Spanish: Mega Man 4 para niños
