Before there were open worlds, before ray tracing, and even before analog sticks, there was a blue bomber who saved the world one Robot Master at a time. Created by the legendary Keiji Inafune and his team at Capcom, Mega Man, known as Rockman in Japan, debuted on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1987.

He's not just any robot; he's the creation of the brilliant but benevolent Dr. Light (Dr. Right in Japan). Rock, as he was originally called, was a lab assistant alongside his sister Roll. But when the evil Dr. Wily, a former colleague of Dr. Light, turns his own creations into a robotic army bent on world domination, Rock makes the ultimate sacrifice. He volunteers to be transformed into a combat robot: Mega Man!

What made Mega Man so revolutionary wasn't just his iconic look, or the infectious chiptune soundtrack. It was the non-linear level design and the genius weapon acquisition system. Defeat a Robot Master, and YOU get their weapon! This simple yet brilliant mechanic allowed for strategic gameplay and endless replayability as players figured out the optimal weapon order to exploit weaknesses and conquer Dr. Wily's fortress.

Get ready for challenging platforming, memorable bosses, and a whole lot of buster shots! Prepare to enter a world of 8-bit pixel perfection, where good triumphs over evil, and where a little blue robot stands as a testament to the power of classic gaming. Let's get ready to... GET EQUIPPED WITH Mega Man!