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Review of Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Feb 2020
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Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 25 Feb 2020
Genre: Action Platformer
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom

Introduction

From the company that brought you philosophy-defying games like 'Breath of Fire' and 'Devil May Cry', comes a collection that is perfect for the history buff and masochist in your gaming circle. They say, 'Don't judge a book by its cover,' but you should absolutely judge video games entirely by their pixelated art styles. Enter the 'Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection' where sprawling worlds and pixelated chibi heroics collide with heart-wrenching difficulty spikes!

Gameplay

From the first moment you cradle that controller like a newborn baby, you're thrust into a world bursting with mechanical foes, shiny collectibles, and a not-so-happy-go-lucky storyline. This collection features all four of the 'Mega Man Zero' series alongside its two spinoffs, 'Mega Man ZX' and 'ZX Advent.' That's right, we're talking about maiming, jumping, wall-boosting, and blasting our way through a sea of angry robots. The gameplay is both nostalgic and innovative, with the introduction of a casual mode for those who can't handle the savage confines of traditional platforming. Yes, the casual scenario is here to help you in those moments when your thumbs rebel or you contemplate throwing the controller out the window! For those of you who want to strut your impressive skills, the 'Z Chaser' mode is here to time-trial your enemies into submission.

Graphics

Now, I don't want to sound overly nostalgic, but these graphics are a delightful trip back to a time when pixels were king and screens were only capable of expressing twenty different shades of blue. The art style is vibrant and each character design begs for a plush toy incarnation (where's my Zero plushie, Capcom). The remasters have cleaned up a lot of the visuals while preserving the retro charm. In short, it looks beautiful and is sure to give your '90s gaming heart a little warm fuzzy feeling.

Conclusion

In the grand tableau of video game collections, 'Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection' stands tall amongst the military ranks of game hero franchises. This collection is not just for the die-hard fans that can recite the years of every Mega Man game ever, but also for those just looking to lose hours of their lives in platforming joy and pixelated anal-murder. With six titles, countless challenges, and a difficulty curve that will have even seasoned players sweating like gorillas in the jungle, expect to grapple with your sanity on this nostalgic trip. So, grab your controller, avoid the spikes, and unleash your inner robot-slaying warrior! This collection scores an exhilarating 8.5 out of 10. Just keep some ice packs next to you - you're going to need them!

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