The Mega Buster, Mega Man's chargeable arm cannon, first appeared in Mega Man 4, and it changed how the series played from then on. Capcom's 1991 entry opens with a new villain, the Russian scientist Dr. Cossack, who appears to be behind a fresh robot uprising, before the plot reveals Dr. Wily has kidnapped his daughter Kalinka to force his cooperation.
The Robot Masters are Bright Man, Toad Man, Drill Man, Pharaoh Man, Ring Man, Dust Man, Dive Man and Skull Man, all designed from fan submissions. Two optional tools, the Wire and the Balloon, are hidden in stages and help with tricky platforming. Eddie, a helper robot, drops random items. Cossack's citadel comes before Wily's, so the game has two castles. Charged shots make many enemies easier, but the stage design adjusts with tougher placements, and Pharaoh Man's desert and Dive Man's water level are highlights.
Tips for Mega Man 4
Search Dive Man's and Pharaoh Man's stages for the Balloon and Wire adapters; both make later stages easier.
Toad Man is a good first target; a few charged buster shots defeat him quickly.
Keep the buster charged between rooms so a strong shot is ready for each new enemy.
How to Play Mega Man 4
Click Play Now to launch Mega Man 4 directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Z jumps and X fires; hold X to charge the Mega Buster. Enter opens the weapon menu. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
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Is Mega Man 4 free to play?
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What console is Mega Man 4 for?
Mega Man 4 is a NES title. Our browser-based emulator lets you experience it exactly as it was on the original hardware — no console required.
What genre is Mega Man 4?
Mega Man 4 is a action, platformer, shooter game. It was made for the NES.
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