I've never played an old school Mega Man game before, so I can't use Capcom's classic series as any kind of reference point, but ignoring that supposed heavy influence, I will say that Gravity Circuit stands tall and deserves to be revered as its own thing. This is an impeccably designed video game, with clearly a lot of love poured into it. Everything (apart from arguably the hookshot mechanic) feels great to control. The levels are intricate and always keep you on your toes without overwhelming you. Purely in terms of gameplay, this may well be 2D platforming at its finest.
Be warned though, the final boss is a huge difficulty spike. The final FINAL boss. There was a point where I thought I was done, but was taken aback at the lack of ceremony when I returned to the hub. Turns out there was more to do after the bruiser of a (boss rush) fight I had just encountered, and the only reason I knew was because I didn't see the end credits. This game gets FUCKING brutal by the end.
Points subtracted for the hookshot, which doesn't feel as snappy as it should when swinging from ceiling to ceiling, and a completely uninteresting story that has more emphasis placed on it than is necessary. Nitpicking aside though, this is a serious GOTY contender.
8.75 outta 10.
Be warned though, the final boss is a huge difficulty spike. The final FINAL boss. There was a point where I thought I was done, but was taken aback at the lack of ceremony when I returned to the hub. Turns out there was more to do after the bruiser of a (boss rush) fight I had just encountered, and the only reason I knew was because I didn't see the end credits. This game gets FUCKING brutal by the end.
Points subtracted for the hookshot, which doesn't feel as snappy as it should when swinging from ceiling to ceiling, and a completely uninteresting story that has more emphasis placed on it than is necessary. Nitpicking aside though, this is a serious GOTY contender.
8.75 outta 10.