Remember The Game? #383 - Mega Man 5
Summary
In episode 385 of Remember The Game, host Adam Blank and guest Dan discuss Mega Man 5 for the NES. Adam admits it is his least favorite of the original six entries, criticizing its empty levels and weak enemies, while Dan shares nostalgic connections to the game. They also answer listener questions about gaming backlogs, aging reflexes, and cloud gaming before playing their "Play One, Remake One, Erase One" segment featuring Skyrim, Final Fantasy V, and Resident Evil 5.
Topics discussed
Intro: Welcome to Remember the Game Episode 385
Patreon Perks, Streams, and Shoutouts
Listener Q&A: Second Chances and Backlog Games
Listener Q&A: Unbeaten NES Games and RPG Recommendations
Listener Letter: The Future of Mobile and Cloud Gaming
Classic Concentration: Play, Remake, or Erase
What I've Been Playing and Mega Man 5 Intro
Guest Dan Joins: Mega Man 5 Overview and Comparisons
Gameplay Mechanics: Mega Buster and Difficulty
Story Analysis: Proto Man's Betrayal and Dr. Cossack
Beat the Bird and Hidden Items Discussion
Robot Masters: Gravity Man, Crystal Man, and Gyro Man
Robot Masters: Napalm Man and Stone Man Weapons
Waveman's Level, Wily Castle, and M-Tank Mechanics
Final Verdict: Scoring Mega Man 5
Outro: Other Podcasts, Patreon, and Patron Shoutouts
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