Mega Man: The Wily Wars
- Aug 18, 2020
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Rick and Cylon take on Mega Man: The Wily Wars, the elusive 16-bit collection of remakes for the Sega Genesis, featuring Mega Man 1, 2, and 3 in glorious (and sometimes janky) Genesis form. Rick’s excitement to finally play the game on a Genesis Mini—after years of struggling with PAL emulation—quickly gives way to frustration as laggy controls and the awkward Genesis controller turn the stream into a masterclass in patience. The crisp 16-bit visuals are a treat, but the pain of battling Dr. Wily’s robots with input lag and an unfamiliar controller layout creates plenty of comedic moments.
Cylon provides his usual cheery commentary on the struggles, dubbing the Genesis controller “Dr. Wily’s greatest invention,” while Rick fights to keep his cool in the face of relentless platforming woes.
What begins as a nostalgic trip quickly morphs into a hilarious endurance test as the duo takes on classic Mega Man bosses with varying levels of success. Whether you’re here for the retro vibes, the witty banter, or just to see Rick question his life choices, this stream is a must-watch! GAME BIO: Mega Man: The Wily Wars is a 1994 video game compilation of platform games developed by Minakuchi Engineering and published by Capcom for the Sega Genesis; the compilation features remakes of the first three Mega Man games which were originally released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, alongside a new game called Wily Tower, only unlockable with a completed save file.
