Give me ZX3 on the Wii with hand-drawn sprites, like WarioLand: Shake It.

Edited by Teej on April 29, 2010 at 0:34:08.

Keep the 8-bit look and sound, but modernize the game structure. They've done the whole "8 robot masters" for every single sequel, and it's starting to feel confining. Make it a Metroidvania, with a huge open world and lots of cutscene dialog. Make the story a bit more mature, with more emphasis on robot rights and ethical issues. Start following the "big picture" story, and delegate the one-shot stories to unnumbered games. Mega Man Universe would be a nice name for a (never-ending) series of side-stories, don't you think?

I think everyone already knows what I'd like for the next Mega Man game.

A 3-D Mega Man game on the Wii.

Imagine, all of the similar platform mechanics of say, Mario Galaxy (minus the gravity gimmick) and the same shooting capabilities as Metroid Prime, and with all of the weapons the Mega Man series is known for.

Since Mega Man is known for it's platforming and fast-paced shooting, you should be able to switch different perspectives at will, to help with different situations.

3rd person would be the ideal all-around perspective for platforming and shooting, a fixed, overhead/angle view would help with platform sections and allow you to see beyond the character's perspective, and a 1st person perspective, for an even more immersive experience.

The motion controls for Metroid Prime would work great for a 3D Mega Man Wii game, except using the Wii Remote to turn the screen. Instead, all of the camera viewing could be done with the Nunchuck motions, but only while holding C, keeping the screen locked into place otherwise.

Now, as for the weapons, I think to grant them even more depth and personality, which is what must be done in a 3D game, an RPG based level up system similar to Resident Evil 4's weapon upgrade system would work fantastically. The upgradable aspects for each weapon would include Attack Power, Speed (speed of shots/attacks), Shots (how many you can fire at a time), Energy (Ammo) and Specials, which enhance the unique properties of a specific weapon. For example, increasing Special for the Rolling Cutter would increase the number of times each cutter hits an enemy before returning, or for Metal Blade, its' Special could be how many enemies a single blade can pierce through, etc. You can enhance weapons with collected Bolts.

Now for even more customization for Mega Man, you can build and purchase parts, which can then be equipped based on the size of a Capacity Grid (the maximum of the grid can be increased a few times), similar to the Briefcase from RE4, but instead of being used for holding ammo, weapons, and items, it's used to equip different parts.

Some examples of the Parts could include the Energy Balancer, Speedster Part (increases moving speed), Jumper Part (increases jumping height), Eraser Shot, etc. Each Part takes a certain amount of space on the Capacity Grid, so you need to choose wisely about which parts you want to equip, since you won't be able to equip them all.

This game idea is obviously a big one, but it could totally work. Even if Capcom just remakes previous titles in the series with these ideas in mind, instead of having to worry about making a completely original game with an original story.

I'd keep the graphics in the 8bit style, keep the 8 robot masters and ideally have weapons as useful as the MM 9 weapons. I don't think the formula is in any need of retooling to be honest. Just make minor changes to improve the gamplay (like balancing the characters. I actually think Megaman is fine as he is, but if you're going to give him the slide, they need to make Protoman not such a little.. wuss, yeah wuss )while focusing on make good level design.

Storywise I'd bring back the return of a fake villain and have two castles. I liked having two castles and well, honestly I don't think Megaman stories need to be any better than they have in the past. Just campy and fun!

I personally would go 8-bit, 8 story based bosses, 4 optional bosses.

Choose the bosses mugshot to start out in that bosses level, each level has multiple paths. Some lead to rewards, others to doors. One way doors. Doors lead to other levels. Example: You could start out with Toxic Mans Nuclear Plant, but end up in a Frozen Waterfall, having to fight Cryo Man instead.

The other four bosses are well hidden within the eight original levels.

Each character has their own story, that I agree with. Mega Man, Proto Man and Bass are playable from the start. A new Downloadable player, Duo of course.

Story Line wise, a new evil docter emerges. Dr. Kaoz, has invented nanobots. Tiny bots that can cast hologram coppies of the enemy. Dr. Light has ran a background check on Dr. Kaoz, but couldn't find any at all. An eruption accurs outsids of Dr. Lights lab. 9 mysterious robots stand if front of them. The Leader, introduces himself as Dragon Man. All of these robots have a Dr. K symbol on there body somewhere.

New Mega Man powers, give Mega Man the slide and charge shot techniques. Along with a new technique, do a regular charge shot, as you are glowing, press and hold down before releasing the charge weapon. This will cause Mega Man to slide while standing, backwards. Pretty much an evasion technique, but if used right. It can cause damage to the enemy, backwards tackle I guess.

Proto Man, I would give 2 new items. The Baloon from MM4, and he can throw his shield at the enemy, and it would come back to him like a boomerang.

Bass, one new technique. I would have him to jump off the walls. While pushing against the wall. Double tap the jump button the perform.

That is it for now.

Edited by Yllisos Zanon on May 4, 2010 at 7:34:50.