MMZ4 is the ending to the ongoing saga of Zero himself. It was going to be hard to top Zero 3, a game that I had nothing but glowing praise for and generally perfected the gameplay loop of the series. How does the grand finale fare?
Honestly? It's awesome. It definitely deserves the title of finale. The gameplay loop is a little weaker than before - the weapon selection is pretty uninteresting and the Z Knuckle just kinda blows. It has some interesting usages but I ended up using it very rarely. Furthermore, the crafting system - just like in previous games - feels like a waste. I didn't use it even once. Generally, just like previous entries, I found the game struggled to explain some core mechanics and features, like how to get EX abilities. However, the core gameplay loop is fantastic. It's good old Zero combat with clean level design, mostly well designed and memorable bosses and incredibly satisfying sound design. It plays like a dream. No major improvements from Zero 3 - but the core is intact, and it is glorious.
The story of Zero 4 is also super awesome, as is the final boss that tops it off. I don't want to spoil it if you somehow don't know - but it solidifies Zero as one of the coolest video game characters ever. Be sure to check it out! I really loved where they went with the character and the MMZ universe in this one.
There is nothing more to say, really. Mega Man Zero 4 is the conclusion the series deserved, and as much as I really did enjoy these games - even through my blind rage of dying a million times - I will be sad to see Zero go. I understand there are ZX and ZX Advent, but it won't be the same. Make sure to play this fantastic series, it is by far the best Mega Man has to offer.
Honestly? It's awesome. It definitely deserves the title of finale. The gameplay loop is a little weaker than before - the weapon selection is pretty uninteresting and the Z Knuckle just kinda blows. It has some interesting usages but I ended up using it very rarely. Furthermore, the crafting system - just like in previous games - feels like a waste. I didn't use it even once. Generally, just like previous entries, I found the game struggled to explain some core mechanics and features, like how to get EX abilities. However, the core gameplay loop is fantastic. It's good old Zero combat with clean level design, mostly well designed and memorable bosses and incredibly satisfying sound design. It plays like a dream. No major improvements from Zero 3 - but the core is intact, and it is glorious.
The story of Zero 4 is also super awesome, as is the final boss that tops it off. I don't want to spoil it if you somehow don't know - but it solidifies Zero as one of the coolest video game characters ever. Be sure to check it out! I really loved where they went with the character and the MMZ universe in this one.
There is nothing more to say, really. Mega Man Zero 4 is the conclusion the series deserved, and as much as I really did enjoy these games - even through my blind rage of dying a million times - I will be sad to see Zero go. I understand there are ZX and ZX Advent, but it won't be the same. Make sure to play this fantastic series, it is by far the best Mega Man has to offer.