With several difficulty options to choose from there’s a preference available for just about everyone. Mega Man 11 is laser-focused on delivering tough-as-nails challenges, moment-to-moment button presses, and classic gameplay that strikes a good balance for players both new and old.

This is were that 'solid' term comes into play. Mega Man 11, however, follows in its previous two entries' footsteps: little-to-no exploration but a greater emphasis placed on tightly designed platforming and challenges. There was this expectation among some fans that Mega Man 11 would have sprinkles of Mega Man 7, Mega Man 8, and Mega Man & Bass ' emphasis on exploration elements that were stripped away with Mega Man 9 and 10. It's “get from point A to point B” all the way through. Mega Man 11 is a *very* straightforward Mega Man game. Now, if you're going into Mega Man 11 expecting some really dynamic stages with secret areas, alternate paths, and hidden boss fights, you're going to be a little disappointed. But I gotta be honest with ya I found myself a few times asking 'okay, are we getting to the end soon here or what?' Others, however, ran a little longer than needed – too many 'filler' segments that seemed to break down an initially steady pace. Some stages offer this really good rhythm a natural sense of progress and build up that feels downright amazing. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing, there where some segments that felt more like filler than anything else. Mega Man 11 offers some of the longest stages in the franchise's history. These stages and their Robot Masters will be remembered. It's those kind of small touches that drive home the idea that Mega Man 11 isn't just 'another Mega Man ' game. Every stage has a story to tell that, very subtly, tie into the personality and characteristics of its respective Robot Master. There is a strong and deliberate sense of care, polish, and creativity across all eight Robot Master stages (and then some).

Megasync review 2018