Mega Man 2

Mega Man 2 perfected the formula of tight controls, colorful bosses, and non-linear stage selection. As the blue bomber, you must defeat Dr. Wily’s eight Robot Masters, each granting a unique weapon upon defeat. The game’s catchy soundtrack, challenging platforming, and polished design have made it a fan favorite in the series. It remains one of the NES’s most beloved action-platformers and a gold standard for the genre.