Mega Man: Dual Override Preview: We Played as Proto Man This Time
Proto Man offers a distinctly different challenge than Mega Man. Not necessarily harder, just different. It’s worth noting that you won’t be switching back and forth between the two; at the start of your playthrough you’ll select which character to control for the entire run, offering some potential replayability to see the game both ways. I’m particularly curious about the various chips that can…
Our Gamescom preview showcased a hands-on experience playing as Proto Man in Mega Man: Dual Override. Unlike Mega Man, Proto Man is not just a reskinned version of his brother with a stylish scarf. In the demo's first stage, Twinkle Girl's setting was inspired by a Robot World's Fair, complete with colorful balloons, lively music, and an overall refreshing color palette.
Proto Man's unique abilities include a powerful shield that can be thrown like a boomerang and various attacks like a leaping uppercut and horizontal dive, granting him an aggressive playstyle. Each area concludes with a boss fight, and the game features bolts hidden throughout the levels, which can be collected to unlock Custom Chips for upgrading Proto Man's performance.
The demo concludes with a challenging final stage where Proto Man must navigate through numerous enemies, pits, and platforming sections to face Twinkle Girl, utilizing his limited range and powerful shield to outmaneuver her attacks.
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