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Mega Man Zero(JP) is an action platformer developed by Inti Creates and published by Capcom. It was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002. It was later released on Wii U's Virtual Console in 2014. The game spawned a few sequels, starting a mini-series in the Mega Man universe.
Gameplay[]
Plot[]
The game stars Zero many years after the events of the Mega Man X series.
Development[]
The development of Mega Man Zero began in the early 2000s, with Capcom handing the project to Inti Creates, a studio founded by ex-Capcom staff, including several who had worked on Mega Man titles. Designed as a continuation of the Mega Man X universe, Zero was envisioned to take the story in a darker, more mature direction, both thematically and visually. The decision to make Zero the main character instead of X was made early, with the team aiming to explore his personality and role in a dystopian future where Reploids are hunted. Keiji Inafune, co-creator of the Mega Man series, oversaw the project as producer and helped guide the tone and character redesigns, though much of the work was done by Inti Creates’ team. The game was developed for the Game Boy Advance, pushing its hardware to deliver detailed sprites, fluid animations, and a more action-heavy, skill-based gameplay style. Unlike previous entries, Mega Man Zeroemphasized challenging combat, a ranking system, and permanent consequences, such as losing Cyber Elves (power-ups) permanently. These decisions were deliberate to give the game a sense of weight and tension. The result was a critically acclaimed title that redefined what a Mega Man game could be, launching a new sub-series with a distinct identity.
Reception[]
External links[]
- Mega Man Zero at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Mega Man Zero at GameFAQs
| Mega Man series | |
|---|---|
| Classic series | Mega Man • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 9 • 10 • 11 Dr. Wily's Revenge • II • III • IV • V • The Wily Wars |
| Mega Man X | X • X2 • X3 • Xtreme • Xtreme 2 • Command Mission |
| Mega Man Zero/ZX | Zero • Zero 2 • Zero 3 • Zero 4 • ZX • ZX Advent |
| Mega Man Battle Network | Battle Network • Battle Network 2 • Battle Network 3 • Battle Network 4 (4.5 Real Operation) Battle Network 5 (Double Team DS) • Battle Network 6 • Battle Chip Challenge • Network Transmission • Operate Shooting Star |
| Mega Man Star Force | Star Force • Star Force 2 • Star Force 3 |
| Mega Man Collection | Anniversary Collection • X Collection • Zero Collection • Legacy Collection • Legacy Collection 2 • X Legacy Collection X Legacy Collection 2 • Zero/ZX Legacy Collection • Battle Network Legacy Collection |
| Other Games | Wily & Right no RockBoard • Mega Man & Bass • Soccer • Mega Man 64 • |
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