The video game equivalent of a later “Thin Man” film, Mega Man 5 represents Capcom buying time for its once-proud flagship while Street Fighter II sat at the top of its priority list. Despite its repetitive nature, the game is nothing if not familiar and reassuring. And that’s not a bad thing! But at this point in our journey, it’s hard not to wonder what more Mega Man could be if only Capcom were willing to put in the time and effort.

The Game: Mega Man 5, known in Japan as Rockman 5: Blues no Wana!? (ロックマン５ ブルースの罠！？)

Original Platform: Nintendo Family Computer / Nintendo Entertainment System

Developer: Capcom

Publisher: Capcom

Director: Ichirou Mihara

Composer: Mari Yamaguchi

Release Date:

December 4, 1992 (JP)

December 15, 1992 (US)

Music Used In This Episode

To The End of the Sea and Sky by Lemonectric, Phonetic Hero

Good Night, Li’l Man by texx sound

Gravidade by Leandro Abreu, André Pastore, Helton Lima, Leo Quntão, Marco Lima

Walking Weapons Unit by WillRock

Wonderful Shadows by the Electric Sheep Orchestra by fredrikd

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