Updated Jby Russ Boswell: The Mega Man series may not be as prevalent as it was in the 90s but it still maintains a strong cult following that is always itching for Capcom to notice and revitalize the action-packed platforming franchise. Wily’s Revenge, Mega Man Powered Up) and mobile games ( Rockman Xover) are out of contention.

Spin-offs ( Mega Man & Bass, Mega Man Soccer, Mega Man Xtreme), remasters/remakes ( Mega Man: Dr. In an attempt to keep this list’s length somewhat reasonable, only main series entries shall be considered. While the classic series appears set to continue until the end of time, Capcom loves to explore fresh storylines in lines like Mega Man X, the 3D Mega Man Legends, and the RPG-inspired Mega Man Battle Network. While Mega Man has unquestionably produced some stinkers, most of the main games hold up reasonably well and even the lesser titles offer something to enjoy. Understandably, a franchise responsible for producing approximately 10 million games is destined to run the gamut in terms of quality.

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Rockman’s appeal transcends genre, medium, or decade. Stepping away from gaming, Capcom’s hero has starred in a handful of anime and Western cartoons, with 2018's Mega Man: Fully Chargedserving as the most contemporary example. Reports estimate Capcom's franchise has surpassed 33 million sold units worldwide, a figure pre-dating Mega Man 11. Three decades later, Mega Man has 11 core games, six other series with their own range of sequels, various spin-offs, and more remakes than Disney's latest release schedule. In 1987, Capcom published a visually stunning but hard-as-nails action platformer called Rockman to rapturous applause from critics and a shrug from customers. Capcom has an annoying habit of periodically forgetting about its iconic blue mascot, but Mega Man's impact on gaming culture cannot and should not be understated.

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