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Is This The Best One? (Mega Man 2 Review)

It's the general consensus that I've heard for quite a while. Mega Man 2 is often considered the best out of the entire series, both classic, X, and extended. Recently I've played through the game, as part of my retro game streams every Tuesday at https://www.twitch.tv/bradicalradical , as part of the Legacy Collection on Steam.     So what do I think? Is this the best one? It's certainly a strong contender. As of this writing, I am working my way through Mega Man 6 and I would like to reserve judgement until I've played all of them. But as it stands... I still enjoy Mega Man X more, but that game has the power of nostalgia, so it's certainly hard to compete with. But what makes Mega Man 2 such an incredible game, one that is often deemed as the best platformer.     Let's talk about the irrefutably good aspect – the music. From title screen to credits, the music is beyond fantastic in this game. Composed by Takashi Tateishi, every song is full of energy and...