# Mega Man 6
Mega Man 6, known as *Rockman 6: Shijō Saidai no Tatakai!!* in Japan, is a 1993 action-platformer developed and published by Capcom for the NES. The sixth and final *Mega Man* game on the NES, it follows Mega Man as he teams up with Rush to stop Mr. X, a new villain manipulating a global robot tournament, secretly backed by Dr. Wily. Players battle eight Robot Masters: Blizzard Man, Centaur Man, Flame Man, Knight Man, Plant Man, Tomahawk Man, Wind Man, and Yamato Man. Introducing Rush Adaptors (Jet and Power) for enhanced abilities, it features polished 8-bit visuals and a soundtrack by Yuko Takehara. Though not released in Europe due to the SNES’s rise, it sold around 800,000 copies and remains a solid series entry.
## Why Play Mega Man 6?
Mega Man 6 offers classic *Mega Man* gameplay with eight non-linear stages, each with a Robot Master whose weapon (e.g., Centaur Flash, Flame Blast) can exploit others’ weaknesses. The Rush Jet and Power Adaptors replace traditional Rush forms, allowing Mega Man to fly or break obstacles. Beat returns to assist, and the game balances challenge with accessibility via Energy Tanks and passwords (4-5 hours main story, 7-10 for completion). Its refined controls and creative stages make it a must-play for retro ROM fans and platformer enthusiasts, though some consider it less challenging than earlier entries.
## Game Features
- Play as Mega Man across 8 stages with unique Robot Master battles
- Use Rush Jet and Power Adaptors for flight and enhanced attacks
- Acquire special weapons like Silver Tomahawk and Plant Barrier
- Employ Beat for enemy attacks and collect items from Eddie
- Battle through Mr. X’s fortress and Dr. Wily’s final stages
- Experience authentic NES gameplay on our retro ROM platform or in *Mega Man Legacy Collection 2* (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
## Play Mega Man 6 Online
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