Mighty Gunvolt Burst is not only a sequel to Mighty Gunvolt, a bonus game given to anyone that bought Azure Striker Gunvolt at the time, but it also appears to be a complete re-imagining of Mighty No. 9 since it reuses the first nine stages and bosses of the game and puts it's own spin on it. Could this be the game that MN9 should've been?

Inti Creates and Comcept both have the distinction of creating games that carry on the legacy of two of Capcom’s most beloved characters: Mega Man and Zero. Inti Creates’ Azure Striker Gunvolt series is highly derivative of its own Mega Man Zero titles, while Comcept attempted to create a game in the vein of Mega Man in the form of Might No. 9. While Mighty No. 9 sadly failed to catch on with its middling first outing, Gunvolt has been a real gem, with a compilation of the first two games heading to Switch later this month. Now, Inti Creates and Comcept have combined forces again to produce a sequel to Mighty Gunvolt.

Mighty Gunvolt was an 8-bit mashup run ‘n gun that co-starred Gunvolt, Beck (from Mighty No. 9), and Ekoro (Gal*Gun). It was a very fun but overly brief experience that, at the time, seemed to be a one-off. With the arrival of Mighty Gunvolt Burst, however, it’s clear that the two studios have much more in mind for the brand. Thankfully, developer Inti Creates has taken the original game and expanded it into a much fuller and more rewarding experience.

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Burst lets players choose from either Beck or Gunvolt at the start (Ekoro is available as DLC, see below). Each character has his own story path to follow, though honestly, the story itself isn’t really at the center of the action. It’s the gameplay that fuels the experience in Burst, and it’s very, very good. Burst succeeds in borrowing from the best of the NES-era Mega Man games without feeling like an outright copy. That said, while Inti Creates does a sublime job of mimicking the core run-jump-shoot mechanics of those classics, the developer does do plenty to make Burst stand on its own two legs.

For starters, while Mighty Gunvolt attempted to be more authentically 8-bit in its presentation, Burst isn’t nearly so slavish. For this game, Inti Creates has adopted a pixel style that allows for more intricate animations and greater environment detail. The end result is a screen that’s lush and vibrant while still evoking an old-school, retro feel. This feel carries over to the soundtrack as well, which is rich with catchy beats and chiptune chirps and boops. From a presentation standpoint, Burst is a winner.

Over the course of the story, players can collect 16 magic cards as they complete each of the four quests.The game can be played using the traditional mouse/keyboard controls, or through touch controls if playing on tablets. Although the content of the levels hasn't been specified, there are hidden object, spot the difference and bonus challenge levels in the game. 4 elements iii.

While the Mega Man formula is on full display in Burst, there’s one distinct difference here called Burst Combos. In short, to get a Burst Combo, destroy an enemy at extremely close range. You can keep extending the chain the more baddies you bust in this manner, which will send your score soaring. I have mixed feelings about the combo system. On one hand it adds an extra layer of difficulty, as it’s definitely challenging to get that close to foes to land a killing blow. On the other hand, I couldn’t help but feel like the feature was added solely to differentiate Burst from Mega Man. Perhaps if it was more innovative I’d feel differently, but even so, it’s nothing that takes away from the experience.

The other most significant deviation from the traditional Mega Man formula is weapon customization. There’s a whole myriad of menus to scroll through that allow everything from the shape and speed of your shot to be altered to your liking. I don’t want to say the options are superfluous, but I ultimately wasn’t all that interested in customizing my blaster. Let’s just say that I think mileage will vary by user when it comes to this feature. The wealth of options is quite generous, so those who want to experiment will have numerous combinations to play with.

There’s also plenty of reason to come back after the game is over. There are 30 Challenges to complete that will unlock a variety of weapon buffs and collectible stickers. Some of the Challenges are exactly that—challenging! One tasks players with beating the game in under an hour, which is intense but satisfying to pull off. There are also some collectibles to uncover, too, which can be found by utilizing the in-game dowsing system. The controller will give off helpful rumbles indicating how close or far away the player is from a collectible. All in all, there’s a ton here to scour for both during and after the game has been completed.

Overall, this is a marked improvement over Mighty Gunvolt. It’s bigger, better, and more engaging than that game, which was entertaining but ultimately still just an aside. Burst is a full-fledged leap into the waters that Mega Man first waded into, and Inti Creates did an admirable job of producing a game genuinely worthy of carrying on such a hefty legacy. Some of the mechanics added in aren’t all that compelling, but at its core, Burst has nailed the precision platforming and shooting that the Blue Bomber made famous. It’s also a nice showcase for Beck, who I’d love to see get one more shot after his failed solo debut. Absolutely keep this one on your radar!

Thoughts on DLC

Ekoro was available as a free downloadable character until August 9, so it now costs $1.99 to get her. Inti Creates offers this description of the character:

“A self-proclaimed ‘elite’ angel has descended from the heavens.
Although she can’t use her popularity-inducing powers in the game world, her wings give her jump an extra ‘oomph’ over the other characters. Her basic attack, the Angel’s Arrow, is a little weak. However, she has the power of the Goddess’s Blessing to compensate. Using this unique system to raise her firepower is crucial!”

The experience of playing as Ekoro is fairly different from either Beck or Gunvolt. Check out the trailer for Ekoro below and get to blasting! Er, bursting!

A few years ago, Azure Striker Gunvolt arrived for Nintendo 3DS. Created by developer, the game quickly gained a following. The series is a high-octane, fast-paced, Mega Man-style romp through a grandiose story. The artwork and visuals follow a traditional anime look and many of the bosses are larger than life. The protagonist, Gunvolt, has the ability to harness the power of electricity, in combination with a bolt gun and some special attacks to destroy his enemies.

When the game arrived on the console, a bonus game arrived with it, simply called Mighty Gunvolt.Mighty Gunvolt was a Mega Man clone at its core, but a worthy side-quest to Azure Striker Gunvolt. Players could play as several different characters in this 8-bit remix of the original game. Later, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 arrived and now, we havewhich and more recently on the Nintendo 3DS. This review will refer to the. I chose to play through the game as Gunvolt, which is a unique experience to playing as Beck.

Both modes offer different challenges and are worth taking the time to play. The game offers extensive customization, challenges and more to make it worth playing more than once.Here’s a quick review:Graphics: The graphics are what you would expect from a typical 16-bit era game. Visually, it looks like the Mega Man X series regarding sprites and environment.

The levels are colorful and well-designed.Sound: The audio is comparable to any soundtrack in a Mega Man game. Some of the level music rocks out quite a bit and I have a feeling I will find myself humming several of the tunes over the next few weeks. Gameplay: Mighty Gunvolt Burst, much like its predecessor, is a retro-style platformer/shooter similar to Mega Man. This makes sense, as the developer is also responsible for Mega Man 9, Mega Man 10 and Mighty No. As such, Mighty Gunvolt Burst plays much like those games. Gunvolt can use his signature rail gun and energy attack as he goes through each level.

He can also learn new skills and abilities which he will pick up along the way.Story: The story is basic and follows Gunvolt’s adventures in destroying robots across a city. It isn’t much more involved than that.Overall: The game is incredibly fun and addictive and I highly recommend it to any fan of the Mega Man, Gunvolt or Mighty No.