even though i can feel the franchise fatigue emanating from mega man 6 after five consecutive classic mega man games, this is one of the more memorable NES games for me. i’ve always had a soft spot for this game; the tone is surprisingly more mellow than the others and i’ve always felt very comfortable thinking about this game. it’s a bit similar to mega man 8 in that it’s a more laid-back classic game with eye-catching visual elements, though mm8 will always be the prettiest classic game to me. the robot master designs in this game are spectacular, though i wish some of them weren’t so culturally insensitive (looking at you, tomahawk man and flame man). also, the rush adaptor suits were one of the best additions to the series! it’s a shame they don’t return after mm7.

i recommend people who enjoyed the original mega man 6 to try out the rockman complete works version, as it gets rid of the slowdowns and sprite flickering present in the NES version. the soundtrack even got a complete overhaul, featuring different arranges that bring out its mellowness while also giving each robot master their own identities with re-arranged stage themes (tomahawk man’s theme ROCKS).