70
Mega Man & Bass takes us back to the old gaming formula, away from the RPG elements that now dominate the series. It's a welcome blast from the past, the lost gem of the Mega Man GBA series.
90
Hardcore Mega Man fans (or anyone else looking for a great, challenging action game) should seize this opportunity to take the blue bomber back to his old-school roots.
85
This game still has that "I know I can do it this time..." element that keeps players coming back, and when a game keeps you riveted to the system until you've completed the challenge, you know it's good.
8
This is one of the better instalments in the Mega Man series. The levels feel challenging, but are far more fair than it's predecessors. In addition, having two characters to pick from is very nice (personally, I prefer Bass, but both options are fun). It isn't a perfect game, since sometimes it feels like enemies pop out of nowhere to attack you, and the penultimate boss really should have been the final one. In addition to this, while it is reasonable that Ground man and Cold man are too easy, since they are beginner bosses, too many other bosses are trivialized by certain weapons, with Magic Man, Pirate Man and the first phase of King's fight being the main offenders. That being said, there are enough great boss fights to make up for it, and overall, this game is a fun experience. Would recommend.
4
Screen crunching makes an already difficult game even harder to play. Play the original version instead.
4
Aside from playing as Bass, Mega Man and Bass misses all the points in what makes Mega Man games so great. The levels are often tedious and annoying, levels are on a strict path, and Mega Man just feels shoehorned in this game. This is probably the worst classic Mega Man game I have played.
Mega Man & Bass
Game Boy Advance
Released On:
Mar 10, 2003
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
User score
Mixed or Average
7.3
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91
Looks remarkably similar to the 32-bit "Mega Man 8," which will make you wonder why all handheld games don't look this good. [Mar 2003, p.54]
85
Unless you're completely worn out on the series, you'll find this to be one of the best action games on the GBA. [Apr 2003, p.132]
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63% Positive
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Jul 21, 2016
9
Mega Man & Bass is a huge example is why ideas aren't bland only if there used correctly and this game uses it correctly. This game should have a sequel.
80
It may be predictable, but it's fun. [May 2003, p.60]
80
Firmly planed in the blue bomber's action-packed side-scrolling past. [Apr 2003, p.80]
75
Easier than "Mega Man Zero" but harder than most of the NES titles.
70
I gotta' warn you suckers, this Mega Man & Bass is one serious mother…"shut your mouth."
60
Anyone hoping this long dormant series to be reborn will be sorely disappointed. Anyone that hasn't tried a Mega Man game yet would be better advised to spend $15 on a new copy of "Mega Man 8" on the PSOne.
Feb 18, 2013
9
This is a really really good Mega Man game, with spot on music, graphics, level design, replayability, everything is in line with this game. My only gripe is the difficulty, which is a given in Mega Man games, but this is still one of the harder ones. Many great things, like 2 playable characters with branching stories, absolutely amazing music, great graphics, awesome level design, and overly great gameplay, make this one of the best Mega Man experiences you can have. One of the best things as well, is as you play through the game, and replay more levels with more power ups, you collect disks, which unlock a library, which includes art work, bios, creators, likes and dislikes ect. of over 100 Mega Man robots, wether they be allies, or villains, or even Thomas Light and D.R Wily! That was one of my favorite things about this game. This is a port from the game rock man and forte, the japanese release for the super famicom that never made it out here. This is one of, if not the best Mega Man expierience you can have on the GBA.
Dec 20, 2015
7
Subpar port for an amazing game. Lacks the speed and the image quality of the SNES version. Considering the power of the SNES and the GBA hardware, everyone would expect the GBA version would be better.
Jul 4, 2020
6
The SNES version is great for its level design, music and tight control. However, the GBA port suffered from restricted screen that significantly hindered stage hazard.
Mar 16, 2024
4
Screen crunching makes an already difficult game even harder to play. Play the original version instead.
Oct 5, 2023
4
Aside from playing as Bass, Mega Man and Bass misses all the points in what makes Mega Man games so great. The levels are often tedious and annoying, levels are on a strict path, and Mega Man just feels shoehorned in this game. This is probably the worst classic Mega Man game I have played.
SummaryJoin Mega Man and Bass's fight for humankind as you face off with the newest menace in town--Robot King. King's captured all of the data plans for Dr. Wily's creations. They will equip King with all the knowledge he needs to build his own indestructible army of robots. As either Mega Man or Bass, you'll set out separate adventures us... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
