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Mega Man came out on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, developed and published by Capcom. It was one of those games that really showed what the NES could do, with bright colors and fast action that stood out among other platformers of the time.

You control Mega Man, a small blue robot, running and jumping through stages filled with enemy robots. Your goal is to defeat six Robot Masters, then take on their creator, Dr. Wily. The key mechanic is that after you beat a boss, you gain their weapon, like the Metal Blade or the Fire Storm. You can tackle the first six stages in any order, and choosing the right one to start with makes a big difference because some weapons are strong against specific bosses. The game is known for its high difficulty, with precise jumps and enemy patterns to memorize. It feels satisfying to finally clear a tricky section after learning its layout.