Weapons

METAL BLADE

■ Not only does this absolutely shred a number of bosses, it allows Mega Man to fire in various directions, making it an outstanding weapon.

LEAF SHIELD

■ This weapon encircles Mega Man in protective leaves, blocking most minor attacks, and can be hurled at enemies once used.

BUBBLE LEAD

■ A bubble arcs out of your cannon and travels along the floor, damaging whatever it comes into contact with. Good for hitting tiny enemies.

ATOMIC FIRE

■ This weapon allows you to unleash a powerful charged shot that can devastate enemies, but beware: charged shots require extra energy.

TIME STOPPER

■ This one does exactly what it says on the tin – time is frozen, and any nearby enemies along with it. You can’t attack while the Time Stopper is working, though.

QUICK BOOMERANG

■ Useful in close-quarters combat, due to its limited range. When fired, a barrage of pink boomerangs appears.

ITEM 2

■ Item 2 enables Mega Man to create a platform which rockets off in the direction it’s facing after a moment to allow Mega Man to get on.

AIR SHOOTER

■ This tornado attack is great for taking out airborne enemies, as it rises up diagonally once it’s been fired. It’s situational, but good when necessary.

CRASH BOMBER

■ This works as normal if fired straight at a baddie, but it can attach to walls and other objects for a delayed explosion, which is useful.

ITEM 1

■ This allows Mega Man to create a temporary platform that floats gently upwards for a few seconds. Up to three can be used at once.

ITEM 3

■ This item gives Mega Man the ability to create wall-climbing platforms – less useful than the other two, but situationally excellent.