Video Games About Robots

"Ten-four, Supreme Space Cadet, sir!"

"I knew you'd risk yourself for Mr. Lincoln!"

"Whatever turns you on, Wily."

"That madman! Even worse than those Joe robots... to think he'd come up with something like this..."

"Just the image of Mega Man standing [...] there's a sadness to it. Even his sprite has a certain gravity and seriousness to it [....] When I see a young child playing alone, in a park or in the middle of the street, playing by himself [...] there's something so sad about that sight, it can almost bring me to tears. And there's something similarly lonely about Mega Man [...]. In the backstory I wrote, Mega Man alone is equipped with the functionality to turn himself off. That very fact imbues him with a sadness. The other robot masters were made for some kind of specific job or work, so there's no need for them to have an "off switch" they can control. However, a robot helper like Mega Man can make his own judgements, and therefore can decide whether he's needed or not [...]. The sadness of being a robot is having this inorganic existence."

"In the year of 200X, a super robot named Megaman was created. Dr. Light created Megaman to stop the evil desires of Dr. Wily. However, after his defeat, Dr. Wily created eight of his own robots to counter Megaman."

"It’s MEGA MAN versus the powerful leaders and fighting forces of Monsteropolis-that strange multi-faceted land of robot-like Humanoids. Brilliant scientist Dr. Wright conceived the construction of fully-operational human-like experimental robots to perform specific everyday duties. Dr. Wright, and his assistant Dr. Wily, encouraged with their very first near-human robot – Mega Man proceeded to develop six additional humanoids, all programmed to perform prescribed rituals: Cutman: Designed to function as a lumberjack. Powerful saw-toothed scissor-like instrument protrudes from head, capable of gnawing through giant forest timbers. Gutsman: A bulldozing character capable of lifting and transporting huge boulders. Iceman: Impervious to chilling sub-zero temperatures, capable of human-like performances under extreme climatic conditions. Bombman: A real “blaster” as a heavy duty laborer who uses intensely powerful explosives to clear lands for Dr. Wright’s construction projects. Fireman: Melts and molds metals with flame throwing torch flaring from atop his head. Elecman: Dr. Wright’s electrifying creation- planned for conducting electrical operations – even supervising nuclear power plants. But, with the exception of MEGA MAN, all of Dr. wright’s near-human robot experimentation went awry. Assistant Dr. Wily turned disloyal, re-programming Dr. Wright’s Humanoids, now bent on destroying opposition so Dr. Wily could control the world and its resources. Resisting re-programming, MEGA MAN is chosen the defender of the universe and its inhabitants. MEGA MAN dares to single-handedly penetrate seven separate empires of Monsteropolis, eliminating the leaders and followers of these sovereignties. Get ready for some very exciting challenges!"

"BEAT The famous crime-fighting bird named Beat is always out for world peace. Beat was built by Dr. Cossack, a long-time friend and colleague of Dr. Ligh. Cossack and Light worked together so well that Cossack gave Beat to Mega Man to support him in battle. While flying, Beat will dash out and attack if fully charged."

"EDDY “FLIP-TOP” Dr. Light made Eddy to transport things from the lab to his robots in the field. Now Eddy has been equipped with the ability to fly so, along with Eddy, Mega Man has some real fire power."

"AUTO Normally a technical assistant in the lab, the beefy Auto steps out of the lab and into the hunt with his custom weapon. Mega Man can definitely count on Auto to lend a ahnd."

"PROTO MAN DL #000 Dr. Light's first creation seems to be at the right place at the right time. Good of Proto Man. You know good things are usually nearby when he shows up."

"ROLL DL#002 Mega Man's younger sister. Roll works in the laboratory and assists Dr. Light in turning the bolts Mega Man collects into those nifty items he can obtain at the lab."

"OTHER DR. LIGHT CREATIONS Mega Man is not alone on this adventure. Dr. Light has been busy creating other robots to help Mega Man find Dr. Wily. Here is who Mega Man can count on when he needs help."

"DESTINATION: METEOR CRASH Dr. Light sped to his controls to react to the sudden alarms. Lights flashed and electronic sounds blared. He scanned the meters and checked the print-outs for any clues to what had just happened. Then the computer centered on the disruption in the radar and brought it on-screen. “Mega Man, come in! You must investigate the disturbance immediately. Come in, Mega Man! A holograph displaying the gentle face of the Titanium Titan gradually materialized, and Dr. Light breathed a sigh of relief. Mega Man was already in the vicinity. “Yes, Dr. Light. I have the readings. From the looks of it that comet was not an accident. I detect a high concentration of metal alloy in that fireball. I bet Dr. Wily is behind this” “If not, he at least knows about it and is nearby. It crashed onto that deserted island. If Wily's there, don't let him get away. And be careful Mega Man. Remember what happened the last time!”"

"Mega Man, the second robot created by Dr. Thomas Light, was originally intended only to perform functions in the laboratory that Dr. Light could not. Slowly Dr. Light began using Mega Man for more and more advanced robotics experiments. One day, Mega Man walked in on Dr. Light listening to an intercepted transmission from the evil Dr. Wily. The transmission exposed Dr. Wily's plans for world domination. Mega Man convinced the good Dr. Light to let him chase down and eliminate the threat of his nemesis. Mega Man's days as a gofer in the lab were over."

"Duo: If your mind is not completely taken by the evil, you'll be saved. MegaMan... I can see into your mind... You... have been working so hard for justice. With your help, this planet will survive."

"Dr. Wily: S... sorry! I was wrong! Please forgive me!"

"Dr. Wily: Wa ha ha ha! You're trapped, MegaMan! You can't move, can you! With this incredible energy, I can't be beaten. It's time I finally finished you off!"

"Bass: Let's do it! I'll show you what true power is!"

"Bass: MegaMan! You can't escape this time!"

"Duo: This is what you people call "Evil Energy." According to the studies I've done so far, the one who obtained the original energy must be a being of complete evil. This kind of energy absorbs the evil in a person's mind and then multiplies. Judging by the quick rate of its growth, it'll take over the planet in a matter of days! We must stop it!"

"Dr. Wily: I'm impressed! I didn't think you'd make it this far, MegaMan! However, I don't have time to deal with you! Say goodnight!"

"MegaMan: That robot was holding back. He didn't fight me with everything he had. I wonder why?"

"MegaMan: You are...! Wait! Who are you?!"

"Dr. Light: MegaMan, you must go after him! We don't know who he is, and it could be dangerous to leave him alone!"

"MegaMan: Wait! Wily! I've got to go after him! What's this? A robot? … It' still alive. I must help it!"

"Dr. Wily: Nyahaha! MegaMan, so you've come! How did you find my secret base? I'm impressed! But you're too late! I've just found something that's more powerful than this base! Ha! Ha! Ha! Now the world is mine!"

"Dr. Light: A strange meteor has struck the Earth just a while ago. This meteor seems to be emitting a powerful energy signature. Something this powerful must not fall into the hands of evil."

"Bass: MegaMan, today we finish this!"

"If you reduce the sinister cyborgs into scrap metal, Mega Man will be rewarded with a secret password."

"As Mega Man blasts through wave after wave of metallic mayhem, he'll find a variety of powerful items that will increase his chance of survival in battles that lie ahead."

"Rush will appear and begin to sniff the area. If he finds a hidden item, he will begin to dig and the item will appear. Many times he may just dig up some useless junk, but most of the time he will find a special item. If Rush Search finds a hidden room or passageway nearby, he will bark and go crazy. Search around the walls to find the hidden area. If he just stands still and yawns, there is nothing hidden in the vicinity."

"RUSH SEARCH Dr. Light has been hard at work with additional enhancements for Rush. His latest invention is the Rush Search. It can be found in one of the Robot stages, or you can purchase it at Eddie's. Why buy what you can find with a little ingenuity? The Rush Search is a power adaptor that allows Rush to find buried power-ups or items. He can also identify hidden passages. The Rush Search is a very helpful addition, so use it as much as you can to get special items and to find hidden rooms or pathways to special power-ups. You may save time and money (bolts) in the long run."

"WARNING! Because of the size of the Super Adaptor, Mega Man cannot use other weapon systems and cannot slide while wearing it."

"RUSH Where would Mega Man be without his trusty canine companion Rush? Mega Man begins his battle against Dr. wily with the Rush Coil power. When called upon, Rush will appear and when Mega Man jumps onto Rush's back he will bounce high in the air and get to an area previously out of reach. There is another Rush adaptor power called Rush Jet. It is hidden but if Mega Man finds it he can ride Rush's back to get across a dangerous area safely. The Rush Jet can also be purchased at Eddie's but isn't it better to find it for free? In Mega Man's most recent adventure, he acquired special Rush enhancements form Dr. Light that launched him high into the sky and also transformed his body armor to give him an extra Rocket Buster. Mega Man still has these abilities, but this time Power Mega Man and Jet Mega Man have been combined into one Rush power adaptor called the Super Adaptor (S. Adaptor). Once Mega Man finds the circuit plates that spell R U S H, they will automatically be teleported back to Dr. Light and Mega Man will be able to call up the Super Adaptor from the Weapon Select screen."

"Mega Power! As you blast each of Dr. Wily's metal maniacs, you will gain a special weapon and add it to your arsenal. Also, there are a variety of supplemental items you can find in the game or purchase at Eddie's Cybernetic Support Shop."

"The world's pulse raced with excitement! Everyone truly believed the conniving Dr. Wily had been stopped for good and imprisoned by the valiant Mega Man. Reporters jockeyed with cameramen for snapshots as the infamous Doctor hung his head while being dragged away in handcuffs. Dr. Wily would soon be behind bars. Or would he? Dr. Wily was ready for anything. He had known his dastardly plans would end in failure some day, so after six months without contact his laboratory sprang to life. Monitors whirred into action, lights flashed and the lab control panel booted up. In no time four hidden robots emerged. The robots then began a rampage in search of their master. Wily had done it again. Nothing would get in their way! The world's racing pulse turned to nervous fear as a city was pummeled. Wasn't Dr. Wipy in jail? Why was this still happening? The four robots took no heed to the great robot creator named Dr. Light. Mega Man found Dr. Light and the canine cyborg Rush fallen in the streets. “Dr. Light? Are you O.K?” Mega Man shouted. “Mega Man! We have no time,” replied Dr. Light. “Dr. Wily is using his robots to cover up his escape. You must go! Follow his spaceship!!!” Mega Man, Dr. Light and Rush looked on in horror as Dr. Wily's spaceship shot out of the prison. Dr. Wily was on the loose!"

"Dr. Wily: Ok, I give up. Sorry about all the trouble. I'll go quietly..."

"Bass: Why... Why can't I destroy him...??"

"Bass: Ah, my wait is over! This time the mighty Megaman shall fall!"

"Bass: Round 1 goes to you, Megaman. But I'll be back..."

"Bass: You are far too weak Megaman. Wily may fear you, but I do not!"

"Dr. Light: Is that you Megaman? Bass went berserk after I completed his repairs. He stole the parts for the new enhancements..."

"Bass: Damn... I was careless! I feel so stupid to have been defeated so easily... Maybe I should give up and leave Wily to you!"

"Protoman: Maybe you are the superior model, Megaman. Here, take this with you."

"Protoman: So brother, you are not as weak as I thought. Let's see which of us father made stronger!"

"Megaman: Dr. Light, what do you think of Bass?"

"Bass: You are as good as they say, Megaman."

"Megaman: Can't this thing go any faster, Auto?? The city is under attack!"

"In the year 20XXAD. The world cheered Megaman when at long last he captured and imprisoned Dr. Wily. But... Dr. Wily always knew his schemes might end in failure and had planned for just such an occasion. Four robots had been hidden away and after six months without being contacted by Dr. Willy, they activate and begin searching for their master..."