efore X, Zero, and 16-bit glory, there was the original Mega Man — a humble yet revolutionary action platformer that defined Capcom’s legacy. In this episode, we jump back to 1987, when precision jumps, colorful Robot Masters, and brutal difficulty forged one of gaming’s most iconic heroes. We break down what made Mega Man’s boss order system so innovative, how its catchy 8-bit soundtrack became legendary, and why its trial-and-error gameplay still feels rewarding decades later. This is where the blue legend began — pixel by pixel, and stage by stage.
