Mega Man XII

=Mega Man XII= Edit Comments (1) Share  Mega Man XII is an upcoming 2D Platforming, Action Adventure, Shooter Game for the Visus Sphere and the twelth entry in the Numbered Mega Man Games. The game of course features once again Mega Man battling Doctor Wily whom this time has recruited the assistance of 8 of the greatest Robotic Minds of the modern era (excluding Dr. Light) to assist him in constructing new Robot Masters under the presumption that the robots would be used to help humanity.

Contents
[show]== Synopsis == Taking place approximately 3 years after Megaman 11, things have calmed down for a surprisingly long time, recently across the world news has popped up of famous Robotic Scientists collaborating with a mysterious figurehead whom had them using their various talents to create incredible Robot Masters capable of helping humanity in a number of ways. However one fateful night, a twist reveals that the figurehead had been Dr. Wily, masquerading as Dr. Light who used his new Robot Masters to kidnap the scientists and hold the world ransom threatening to use the Robot Masters against their intended purpose to wreak havoc upon the world.

The real Dr. Light while under questioning from the Global Police Force as to his suspected involvement requests Mega Man go out and stop Dr. Wily before his plans have long lasting effects on the planet and its people.

Gameplay
Like any classic Mega Man Game the player controls Mega Man as he progresses through stages to reach the Robot Masters at the end. Along the way the player is able to find special items in each stage to help Mega Man as well as gaining various Rush Abilities to access extra secrets in later levels.

When the player defeats a Robot Master, Mega Man gainst that Robot Master's ability being able to use it in combat against other enemies and other Robot Masters. Certain weapons work well against different enemies and bosses although all Non-Mega Buster weapons have limited uses per level and have to be restored through Recharge Capsules. In addition if Mega Man suffers damage, the player can restore their health by collecting Heal orbs.

Trivia

 * The fact that Dr. Wily was able to perfectly mimic Dr. Light indicates that his technology has advanced considerably which can be observed in the Robot Masters in this game who have more varied attack patterns than previous Robot Masters
 * Mega Man XII bears some similarities to Mega Man 5 and Mega Man 6
 * In Mega Man 5's case they are the only two games in the core 12 games (thus far) to not have a Fire, Ice or Electricity themed robot master
 * They do both share a Water themed Robot Master as well
 * In Mega Man 6's case they share the fact that the 8 Robot Masters were developed by 8 different people in this case the Scientists, in Mega Man 6's case for a Competiton
 * Along with Mega Man 1 and 4 these two games also are the only games in the series in which the Robot Masters weren't built by Dr. Wily (or at least not completely)