An In-Depth Mega Man 4 Design Analysis
183A Very Long Mega Man 4 Design Retrospective, taking a look at all aspects of design that went into creating one of the most beloved video game icons in history. This is the fourth part of a broader series, in which I intend to look at very single game, from Mega Man 1 all the way through Mega Man 11. Enjoy!
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Videos & Other Mentions:
Rockman Research Lavatory: https://kobun20.interordi.com/2010/11/08/inafune-remembers-rockman/
Shmuplations - The Birth of Mega Man: https://shmuplations.com/megaman/
Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works
Drill Man No Damage (Nico Evaluates): • Robot Master Tutorial - Drill Man (No...
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - Mega Man 4 Development History
4:17 - Mega Man 4 Intro and Title Screen
5:37 - Mega Man 4 Stage Selecct
7:10 - Boss Intro
8:08 - The Charge Shot
22:33 - Toad Man's Stage
26:53 - Sub Bosses
29:46 - Toad Man
31:38 - Mega Man 4 Boss Weaknesses
34:55 - Bright Man's Stage
38:23 - Exploration
44:54 - Bright Man
46:54 - Mega Man 4 Stage Designs
51:20 - Pharaoh Man's Stage
55:27 - Secret Abilities
59:11 - Pharaoh Man
1:01:01 - Ring Man's Stage
1:04:11 - Eddie
1:07:17 - Ring Man
1:08:53 - Dust Man's Stage
1:15:24 - Dust Man
1:16:42 - Pause Menus & UI
1:19:30 - Mega Man 4 Art
1:21:04 - Mega Man 4 Music
1:22:53 - Skull Man's Stage
1:23:46 - Skull Man
1:26:12 - Dive Man's Stage
1:28:52 - Dive Man
1:30:08 - Drill Man's Stage
1:34:25 - Drill Man
1:38:01 - Mega Man 4 Boss Abilities
1:45:30 - Dr. Cossack's Stages
1:48:50 - Mothraya
1:49:37 - Square Machine
1:50:17 - Cockroach Twins
1:51:18 - Cossack Catcher
1:51:45 - Dr. Wily Intro
1:52:07 - Two Fortresses
1:54:25 - Wily Castle Stages
1:55:24 - Metall Daddy
1:55:58 - Tako Trash
1:56:51 - Boss Rush
1:57:04 - Wily Machine 4
2:00:15 - Wily Capsule
2:02:19 - Mega Man 4 Credits
2:02:45 - Final Thoughts
2:03:54 - Wrap Up
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