Rockman 8: Metal Heroes is an action platformer developed for PlayStation, featuring the iconic character Mega Man as he battles against the villainous Dr. Wily, who has gained control of a powerful meteor. Players traverse 14 diverse stages, facing eight new robotic enemies and employing various upgrades to enhance Mega Man's skills. The game is noted for its colorful anime-style cutscenes and smooth animations, merging traditional gameplay with contemporary visuals.
A gigantic space explosion sends two strange meteors crashing to Earth. The call goes out and Mega Man speeds to the site. There he sees his arch-rival, Dr. Wiley, fleeing the scene, clutching one of the mysterious metallic meteors. Now Mega Man must uncover the secret of the second meteor in a race to stay one step ahead of Dr. Wiley and his new deadly breed of super-powered robots.
• Battle across 14 huge stages to face eight devious new enemies.
• Multiple upgrades for Mega Man - customize to your specifications every game.
• Intense Japanese anime intros, cut scenes and cinema screens.
• Incredibly fluid animation and highly detailed backgrounds.