Mega Man Zero 2 (Nintendo Game Boy Advance, 2003)

This game was a lot of fun. The series has a reputation for being frustratingly difficult and at first I was tempted to give up early on, but I kept pushing and made it to the end (though I didn't quite beat it, lol). The game really provides you with the tools to make it a lot easier if you explore enough, in the form of Cyber Elves. They kind of act like special items that give you added health or abilities. The system for managing them was a bit confusing but I got used to it. And the game also rewards you for how well you play it by giving you different suit forms for Zero. This was the only one of the Zero series I ever played but I enjoyed it a lot. The game itself arrived quickly and as described. I love Mega Man and had been itching to try one of these games out for a while. Great!

The Zero series is a solid and challenging action tetralogy that demonstrates the high benchmark the Mega Man franchise is known for. These two in particular, 2 and 3, are some of the best in the genre, period.

Like all good Mega Man games the game is not easy. The stages are difficult and you can't just rush them or you die. The bosses usually at the beginning take several tries. This level of difficulty is a blessing for those who do not want it to be a walk in the park. Zero can obtain different forms with different attacks and abilities depending on how you play. The staff from the first game has been replaced with a chain weapon that can help save your life when making dangerous jumps as it can grapple to walls and ceilings. There are still four weapons, but anyone who likes Zero knows the Z Saber is the only weapon for him. The chain is the only other good weapon and that is only for the life saves. The stupid blaster is back and learning new skills is difficult at best. You must have had an A on your previous mission to obtain the boss's ability. If you use a Cyber Elf when you are revisiting an old stage you are penalized on the next mission you take. You get penalized for using Cyber Elves like normal, but they could change it so you only get penalized for the ones used in that mission.

I've been playing the Megaman games since they came out about 15 or so years ago. This game is great just like all the other ones with a few new added features.

One thing about the Megaman games in general: They are very difficult.
If you're buying this for a kid with an anger management problem it's probably not a good idea because this game has inspired several vulgar out burts, but that just makes beating it all that much sweeter.

That being said, for the Megaman fan, this game is absolutely amazing. I highly reccomend to all Megaman fans, as well as side-scroll shooter fans.

I am an Old-School Mega Man fan who can only claim "Mega Man Expert" on the games for the NES and SNES. I found the later games, and even the more current Mega Man 9 and 10 releases to require too much effort... then I discovered the Zero series I'd overlooked on GBA.
This is a really good and fun game! I find myself lost in the moment while I play and replay the stages, and upgrade Zero's varied weapons (including a sweet light-saber... ninja status!!!) via experience points.
This is a really fun and addictive game! Great job Capcom.