Mega Man Legends Review (PS1)

The first of three games taking place in a world covered in endless water. Capcom's first attempt at turning Mega Man into an RPG, as well as turning him 3D with real-time action. It's time to fight the Bonnes in this Mega Man Legends Review for the PS1!
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[@LucaLukaszPascua]

22 Years and we still haven't had Megaman Legends 3. It's nice to know a a lot of people still treasure this. You have won a subscriber. :D #MegamanLegendsForever

[@PastaMaster115]

Would you say that it's been a journey through....2 Decades? lol

[@paulz4667]

they will need to remake 1 and 2 before 3 at this stage

[@Tigg21004]

They were making a 3 for DS but scrapped it pretty much blaming the fans or lack there of which i would attribute to those who only played the n64 and pc versions of the game which didnt really update from the ps1 version even though they for sure could have, ratings for the pc and n64 version were terrible compared to the original ps1 version so assume those who only played n64/pc version weren't entirely behind the idea of 3 which is why it got scrapped

[@setteplays]

"Join up with pirates? I don't think so!" >Almost black armor Excellent review, despite your greed for zenny.

[@RoundShades]

Blue armor: "Join up with Pirates? I don't think so!" Black armor: "Join up with Pirates? Bitch, you should be joining up with me!"

[@davidthorp01]

True greed comes from playing the mini games with a scientific resolve to find the exact method to earn the most Zeni over the shortest period of time. Kick the can can take upwards of 5 runs in and out of that area to generate 5000 Zeni. I can get the same amount playing Kick the Ball, whereby hitting the dogs and getting high scores close to 40 can send you upwards of 40,000 to 50,000z per run if you’re consistent. Which can help grind for the Active Buster’s brutal 999,999,000 end cost for both Attack and Energy final upgrades. Had it been an achievement; the full active buster should have been called “Golden Blue Boy”: ‘Fully upgraded Active Buster, you officially have dumped way too much on this weapon. What IS your R&D budget?!’ I only ever got sullied armor when in the fountain out in front of the City Hall. And thought the moral system didn’t show up until next game.

[@MrDusuke]

Megaman legends was ( and might still be ) one of my favorite games of all time. Especially Legends 2. Bought the 3DS exclusively to play Legends 3, and I got really sad when it was cancelled.

[@DixieWhiskey]

Easily one of my favorite games of all time.

[@luisditaa]

Yeah is one of the best

[@alvaroalejandrollanos9139]

Same here, a superb combination of gameplay, lore, difficulty and of course Megaman. It was just too damn fun.

[@kingmasterlord]

hell yeah and I'll always be grateful to it for showing me breath of fire 3

[@TrillCozby]

That moment when you realize you learned Circle Strafing when you were 8, which is why Dark Souls was EZ. lol. God I loved this game, the nostalgia is real. SO happy I still own a physical copy of this gem.

[@SkarmoryMelee]

I remember my mind was blown when I got the Drill powerup and discovered that all of the dungeons were part of the same system.

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

One of the most influential games of my childhood. I’ll always cherish the memory I had with this game until the day I die.

[@michaeltan7625]

Wow I am really impressed by the facial animation and the cut scenes in general. I knew they were made in engine and was not expecting them looking this good. I didn't even know games could animate faces using 2D textures like that since I don't recall any other games from the time doing that.

[@JackTheFenris]

This was like playing a mega man anime!😍

[@PZAXR]

Also, side rolling makes you invincible to any attack.

[@micklestapler4]

I played this game with my 2 best friends all summer one year. The armour trick blew our minds when we started to notice it was darker. Great review

[@FlameSoulis]

12:50 YOU CAN KICK THEM BACK?! I never knew this!

[@artiumnihamkin6019]

The amount of intractable objects. mini games, easter eggs, unique secrets in this game is surprisingly high. The can kicking and city rebuilding are just a tip of an iceberg. Also I really liked that you had to fight riverbots and pirates. It made the missions diverse and you could not get boring easily.

[@paytwoyaj8332]

I absolutely love this game!! Just one of the best games ever imo. I’ve replayed it so many times growing up. Too bad they never explored it more in the generations of console after

[@MightyRyan1337]

I had the N64 version first and liked it a lot. Although I let someone borrow it when I was in middle school and never saw it again. I ended getting the PS1 version later snd still have it to this day. Absolute gem of a game

[@ShizzThe69kinG]

I remember when it first came out, folks was giving it a lot of heat (bad reviews). Honestly idk why? 🤷🏾 It’s like the 1st MM I played beginning to end and enjoyed every single of it. I played it multiple of times and never got bored with it. Diamond in the rough sums it perfectly. I played it on ps1, ps3, psp & ps vita. That should be well enough to see how good this game holds up on several generations and today. I even now got it digitally on the psp go; even though it’s a lil harder to strafe. If you have the controller setup right. It almost… almost plays as well moving wise as the console.

[@TheOmegaDragon]

Can't trust reviews that bash on this game. The best way to judge a game is by personally playing it. Legends on it's own merits earned it's fan base through it's gameplay, lore, characters, and humorous cut scenes. It gave players incentives to explore dungeons by allowing them to make weapons and power-ups through crafting what you find in ruins. Glad it got the love it deserves.

[@ShizzThe69kinG]

@@TheOmegaDragon I don’t, I go off my own merits or by actually gameplay. Ik some just bias either because it’s not the megaman they know or just wanna be bias for reviews. To me reviews are nothing more but concepts to how they feel the game is… and not what the game could be in the eyes of others. “One persons trash, is another’s persons treasure.”

[@gerardomanzo3171]

I own this game on the vita and it looks wonderful and plays great such a addicting game to play

[@YouaNumbahOneRacist]

Man, I wish I could remember how I got this game as a kid. Was it a Christmas present? Birthday? I know how I got Legends 2, as there's a quasi-interesting story behind it, but as far as my memory is concerned, Legends just congealed in my PS one day.

[@philatio1744]

How did you get legends 2?

[@SplasH74rul]

Tell us the story please! I love tiny bits of nostalgia

[@YouaNumbahOneRacist]

@@SplasH74rul I just saw this, 'cause I'm narcissitically going through my comment history, but here it is, and remember, I _did_ say quasi. I was in a mall one day, playing in the arcade(those were a thing at one time), and as I'm walking out, I see cash on the floor. I pick it up without breaking my stride, and check it out outside. Hey, it's 60 bucks! I spend some of it playing some odd police-simulation game that had motion sensing controls, and go check out the local Gamestop(those were _also_ a thing at one point). What is on the shelf, but Megaman Legends 2, which I didn't even know was a thing, but I did rather enjoy the first one! So I used my ill-gotten wind-fall to pay for it, and then lost it, or more likely, my sister pawned it for drug money when I wasn't paying attention. I then went to eBay to order it again, and got it for 9 dollars, with shipping, and then went to check the price of it a few years later, to see it had jumped to over a hundred. I still have the receipt printed off to prove it. That's my story. Hope it held your interest for the 2 minutes it took to read it.

[@PiroKUSS]

@@YouaNumbahOneRacist Gamestop is still a thing.

[@mohamedalismacktalk382]

I literally just finished this game and it became one of my favourite games if all time. The story, the characters, the dialogue, the gameplay,the awesome upgrades,the epic boss battles. I'm in love with this game ❤️

[@Chazzzle101]

Thank you for doing this review, I'm in Iraq rn, and needed some nostalgia! If you have videos of your gameplay, i would love to watch them.

[@zackblade3856]

I had this game when i was a kid and i was absolutely blown away and this game will always hold a special place in my heart ❤️ But i did have it for the N64 so maybe that effected the controls maybe

[@Tigg21004]

The pc and n64 version werent upgraded or changed much really and reviews for them was bad, the consensus agreed the original ps1 version was best, overall all it was for sure a great series

[@TheOmegaDragon]

The Bonnes are the Team Rocket of the game. Legends is one of my favorite game of the Megaman series. I pray one day they make a Legends 3.

[@amalanetwork230]

Strafing around enemies being too effective? Sounds like Armored Core and Kings Field lmao.

[@Aboveup]

I mean it works for Doom.

[@outlawstarr417]

Certainly ahead of its time! Mega Man Legends not only had gameplay, unique graphics, but a story that could be expounded on for future sequels! Mega Man having memory loss was definitely a nice touch 👌

[@lucascoval828]

Still love those 2D animated facial expressions!

[@burningphoneix]

I quickly found about about the Morality system because I kicked the dog. Interestingly enough, some of the NPC Dialog in town changes when your morality changes.

[@burningphoneix]

Wait, I just remembered I wasn't a dog abusing psychopath. I got the black armour because I stole the briefcase full of cash in that one sidequest instead of handing it to the police.

[@philatio1744]

i found out because a book in the library talks about it.

[@violetseren5169]

I just beat MML and was looking for someone talking about the game. Now I'm gonna play Tron Bonne. Good review, subscribed

[@David-dz1cb]

Considering getting this game on my recent ps3, hope it goes on sale soon! Great review :)

[@evieoverride]

*Dark armor before you even fight Tron the first time* Oh... Oh no...

[@mariatelos]

I remember the audio going out of sync in cutscenes in the PC port I bought. It was a digital version that had DRM and limited activations. I don't remember what site it came from.

[@VanLupen]

I have both copies I am very lucky. I am also very happy that you are covering this gem and relic of a game!

[@darrellgardner4561]

Wait a second.. 12:53 you can kick the bombs!?

[@dylanbrashears3725]

>10:50 There is actually a few signs you can come across that warn you that even if you hide your bad deeds, your outward appearance would show your true colors.

[@philatio1744]

Yeah, the library has a book that talks about ethics.

[@bligamerplayer3299]

This is one of my all-time favorites!!!!!!

[@RiiViiMedia2424]

Darn, this video was so close to my birthday! :)!

[@beaniebrows]

Very helpful review! This game is currently on sale for $5 on the PS store. Would you recommend it for that price? Also I absolutely love how charming this game looks!

[@beaniebrows]

@@pendragon5187 Lol I did buy it! But ended up only playing a few hours before getting bored. I ADORED the low-poly aesthetic, though!

[@mojorisin069]

Nick H sad... Seems like the norm of people play games now. Not trying to talk crap. But being real. People get bored so easily now. Glad I grew up on older games so I can appreciate slower games.

[@PiroKUSS]

@@mojorisin069 Older games weren't slower.

[@tauhidirfani271]

Megaman Legends series are very special to me. they are the first Megaman games i ever beat and the ones that made me fell in love with the character. can't wait for your review of Legends 2.

[@Aboveup]

I'm looking forward to finally playing it in the future. Never did get my hands on a copy back in the day.

[@tauhidirfani271]

@@Aboveup is it consider rare and expensive now?

[@wschippr1]

tauhid irfani Not super rare, but fairly rare.

[@subjecttochrist]

This game was epic, loved how you could customize and make weapons... i remember an epic battle w/a huge baddy, and i have made a shield, and i remember blocking the energy blast w/the shield, and thinking how awesome that was... lol also, the dungeons used to freak me out. :D good times!

[@alanevans5353]

I couldn't even tell you the number of times I've played this game I've never once even THOUGHT of kicking the reaverbot bombs back at them thats so cool you can do that

[@jordanstofcik9341]

Servebot:I'll get the butter

[@eloymontoya9200]

I found out about the can on my own. You know when you play as a kid and do everything in the game.... like stopping at red lights in gta.

[@UCzDwella201]

I love this game. Bought it around the time it came out. First game I ever beat Wait there was a morale system!? Lmao I had no idea. I don’t remembering noticing either so.

[@PastaMaster115]

Wait how did you get dark Megaman so early in the game? I was never able to get him to be dark until after repairing the police station and doing the bank robber chase.

[@davidthorp01]

I’ve full completed it (Ps1 original disk, but on PS2) and pulled full 99:99:99 play throughs as a kid getting all the zeni to fully upgrade every single weapon. While also finding every part and making every upgrade. It is above and beyond one of my favorite game series in the world. Also; Bringing the hand based grenade weapon to the Orange Gate Bonne fight? Ooooof you need the Cannon to rush that fight, as when you have enough energy for it, you can blow off the enemy vessel’s arms early and thereby shorten the boss fight significantly. Bonus points if you figure out how to spam the attack between buster bursts at the last turret. The Active buster is the Game winner however, as you get homing attack capability, with high DPS and infinite energy if you put in the time. For a review? Not a great idea. But to feel like a badass whilst strafing and yeeting endgame fights like their nothing? One of the most satisfying achievements you can earn.

[@mathieudeforge9787]

It's unbelievable that these game STILL don't even have re-releases let alone a more modern sequel.

[@agk4589]

There is actually an entry in the library about the morality system. I believe its the bookshelf closest to the back wall.

[@anibalgonzalez7990]

6:37 damn, 999 I've witnessed a murder!

[@PiLipOppa]

I really loved this game back in the day.. @7:16 I'm glad this wasn't an issue for me on

[@WorthlessWinner]

I always wanted this as a kid but i couldn't find a copy, i guess I'll buy it now i have access to amazon.

[@JD1911G3]

It's available in the PSN-Store for a couple of bucks. Very much worth it.

[@stumpedtroper]

Roll is the most adorable thing in this game

[@MrSofly2010]

Game was way before its time.

[@SkunkStarlight]

Keep up the good work! Get well soon! ♥

[@Aboveup]

Thank you.

[@pocketmonsterfreak]

I know this has nothing to do with this game but the composer Makoto Tomozawa has asked fans on Twitter if they would be up for crowdfunding Mega Man Legends 3 He hopes to get at least 10,000 retweets. Nobody knows exactly why Tomozawa put out this tweet - but presumably, it's because he'd like to see the third game released and thinks a crowdfunded project could be the solution.

[@superpe]

Graphically this game is probably the best looking ps1 game

[@YouaNumbahOneRacist]

Pretty hard to beat Final Fantasy 9, but it was fantastic for '97.

[@Rihcterwilker]

It aged well, but i still think that vagrant story is a better looking game.

[@alicevitoriano]

in terms of 3d character models, yes. FF9 is pretty but mostly because of the pre render stuff, Vagrant Story is pretty and cinematic, but the character models are really abstract, kinda like in MGS

[@robinsonsuarez6334]

I loved this game on my ps1 as a kid.

[@StrangeSunset7]

good review. also whats wrong with the n64 version? i’ve played it and its fine.

[@ClarkKentai]

The voices skipping at some points isn't a result of emulation, it happens on my disc copy on original hardware, too.

[@Aboveup]

Interesting, it never did that for me on original hardware. Maybe that's because I played the PAL version and it got fixed in the conversion? Very odd.

[@ClarkKentai]

@@Aboveup It's always very consistent, too. The museum curator always has the "D" in "Digger" cut out, making it sound like the game is censoring a much worse word.

[@martinacosta9554]

i was comment about brave fencer musashi bc about that feeling of a charming adventure but then i realize that came in 1998 nvm, good video i hear about this game was " bad " some time ago in 2010~2015 too

[@crunchtimegaming8613]

I have both of them. Absolute masterpieces!!

[@mrwii5741]

I own this Game on N64 im almost certain the PS1 version is better! lol

[@Aboveup]

It's been a while and I can't directly compare the two right now, but from what I remember it had much worse controls and voice acting. I think a lot of the problems with objects disappearing into the walls and backgrounds isn't there with that version though.

[@realamericannegro977]

I wonder why Capcom wont hire someone to re make this. This would be easy to modernize. All they really need to do is tweak the controls and add more animations to his movements and do something about his knock down controls

[@elbravovierde8010]

MY GOD!!!!! Look at his facial expression when he catches the diamond!!! Looking to both sides!!! It is pure gold! Man I love so much Mega Man series!! Legends, Regular, X, Zero, ZX, Battle Network, Starforce!! All of them are polished games! Colorfull funny and inspiring!! Even The visual novel only in Japanese I find amazing, despite what other can say! It has so much dept withim!! Starforce Pegasus for instance has a KILLER soundtrack! The Battle music is the coolest possible!! Heck I'm currently playing Megaman Zero, the first one and it packs so much emotion in those characters!! When you defeat the boss in the "metal trasher" area who was about to finish of your comrade soldiers (who were a fill minutes away of being smashed and squished by the elevator) and after you beat the evil robot, and saves the soldiers and you SEE that they are TREMBLING with fear man!! And they are so gratefull! No matter what people say, this game has a heart of its own man! In a world when so much lives are wasted (sadly even children) to have the opportunity even in a game, to save someone of the impending death, and see their gratitude towards you is so compeling!! It brings tears to my eyes sometimes! To play a hero and have the power to save lifes is so endearing!! Even if they are not gratefull what matters is to help with a pure heart!!

[@deadgowr8958]

Why does Teisel remind me of All-might?

[@tsubasasupremo]

i smell a tron bonne fan here

[@StrayCatAnimations]

great video

[@VanLupen]

You have earned a Sub!

[@MastelCat]

Megaman Legend the serie that made me become a weeb lmao

[@mopeybloke]

To avoid the emulation issues, it would be useful to know what emulator you used.

[@Aboveup]

Both ePSXe and Mednafen gave me the same issue with their recent versions.

[@omegasupreme5527]

The only thing that fixes it is to set the audio buffer to zero. Problem is then you wouldn't want to listen to the audio but it does fix the skipping problem.

[@YouaNumbahOneRacist]

Mmm. Curing the disease by killing the patient tactic, is it?

[@quinkelly1441]

i love this game i became a dodge rolled master at this cause i did not want to relied on circle strifing

[@freddogrosso9835]

I played the PS1 version way back in the day (Jesuschrist, 24 years...) and loved it. These games need a remaster, Spyro style.

[@karlluigi1987]

This game is so underrated,, this is actually my favorite Mega Man Game

[@ierdan4257]

i've always found this game interesting but never took time to play it, thanks for the vid the more content you're putting the more i enjoy your channel, also about this 10:08 does that mean technically Legends is also the first game to feature a karmic system compared to games like Mass Effect or Infamous ? that coupled with the notion you actually can do secondary stuff like reconstructing the city by choice ahah i'd love to see how most people would react to that xD

[@wesleybcrowen]

Fallout 1 predates it. There might be even more crpgs featuring a karma system, too.

[@ierdan4257]

​@@wesleybcrowen hum... predate ? they're from the same era and from different countries, i was mostly saying that jokingly about big AAA games which people are always refering as a "pinnacle" for story telling when in reality they're not that great and i say that as someone who has grown with infamous 2, which i still do like to this day, and enjoyed the mass effect franchise for what it is it's even worse when taking cases like life is strange or the games from telltale in general, which is a bit sad in my opinion, i actually had respect for this company before since they revitalized interest in the sam & max franchise also crpgs are a good case of a genra too specific for the general clientele in order to work as a reference for the video game industry as a whole, i don't say that to diminish the genra i actually have a certain interest to what was made from it but just like myself i'm more into action games like say DMC or Onimsha, you can't expect me and many other people to go toward stuff they're keen to get bored from, especially seeing that crpgs are a lot more focused on the story telling elements games can implement rather than gameplay mechanics which in all honesty i think we can all agree a good game is mostly about having a good and fun gameplay rather than the story telling it can portray, it's a good addition and makes the whole package a lot more enjoyable after repalying but that's it otherwise visual novels would have taken the west by surprise and selled like hotcakes compared to Megaman Legends as a action plateformer with a little bit of rpg elements thrown in well... crpgs like Baldur's Gate doesn't have as much appeal and overall fun elements behind it's interactions, basically to sum it up because that kind of thing can be discussed for hours and hours without reaching a conclusion

[@wesleybcrowen]

@@ierdan4257 I'm just a pedantic ass sometimes. Good read though.

[@ierdan4257]

@@wesleybcrowen well glad you like the reply, it sure is a change compared to the past experiences i had and you can be whatever you want to be in my opinion, as long it's not something extreme, after all your response is what made me type the reply

[@DuckRotation]

No western RPGs like Wastland and Ultima have always had crazy shit like that

[@mopbrothers]

I was disappointed there were no robot masters in Legends. I wanted a 3D select robot master game (sans X7)

[@calebhenderson6507]

This version of megaman reminds me of goku. Nice and Innocent. But kicked ass when needed.

[@rapindagame8995]

2:56 The color of your Megaman LOL so early in the game and already kicked a lot of cans hun

[@Blazedragonlord]

I hope they release a legacy collection of legends 1 and 2 and tron bonne

[@shrekrealista5045]

My first Mega Man :)

[@BobbyHo2022]

I heard Megaman Legends was suppose to be on 3ds at one pt.

[@madcat4563]

A game I know I still need to play.

[@ariruishalme4403]

This game was so great. I wish capcom would have heard some 10-14 year olds thoughts of the game.. wish they made legends 3

[@quinkelly1441]

i love this game i play it once a year hard copy on my ps2/3 shiny lazer still overpower

[@jkingjay9545]

Does Megaman have the same voice actor as Killua from HxH??

[@magmachicken4402]

I spent so much time playing this game.

[@HYDRAdude]

The N64 version has a mode where you can start off with all the items unlocked, which makes it worth checking it out for that reason alone.

[@selph8278]

MEGA MAN LEGENDS 3 !!

[@Stendh]

I need a remake

[@chrisslau7105]

I have all this games megaman legends 2 3 4 5 8

[@wesleybcrowen]

Even if the game didn't interest me much as a kid (after Mega Man X3 and X5 this 3D concept was a bit too.. how do I put it, out of comfort zone?) I would always replay the beginning over and over again just to marvel at beautiful cutscenes. Great art style born out of platform limitations, which gets even better in the sequel. IIRC the reason the load times are fast and the game performs really well in general is because the locations are actually rendered in a really well-optimized 2.5D engine similar to Doom and Build Engine games. What do you think? >Yes >No

[@heterodoxagnostic8070]

got here from google's android thingy.

[@humblymichael5823]

I want MegaMan legends 3

[@multipass23]

if you made bad choices you made choices. we all have made bad choices. we didnt know!

[@kenneth9343]

I love megaman legens!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Strawhalo]

Classic

[@nyfinest487]

One of the most underrated games for the ps1. Such a shame it never got the recognition it deserves.

[@AlexanderLeset]

You should make a rival twitter account to CanYouPetTheDog where you find games that let you kick dogs

[@av4010]

Alright, didn't realize the stuff about the cutscenes being good for back then. Learned something new here. Don't really agree with 64 version being so bad, but that's fine.

[@hazzar7784]

Sorry so late to the party but I had to say I find your Souls megaman parallel hilarious! I've thought often to myself that Dark Souls Mirrored the 2D megaman in a lot of ways. A LOT of ways. For you to point it out here like this is just, I lack the vocabulary.

[@alicevitoriano]

the game tells you about the morality system on the library

[@juandiegotorres9632]

God i wish there were a legacy collection that remade these games

[@ultris07]

You know I've watched this review couple times before, just because I'm a sucker for reviews about games that I like. And I find what you say about the controls funny. You suggest moving strafing to the shoulder buttons instead of the camera turning because they would be more comfortable for modern audiences. Though this doesn't make much sense when you consider having movement all tied to one set of buttons compared to moving forward and backwards and then having to press the shoulder buttons to move sideways really doesn't make a whole lot of sense. There is some level of classic tank controls here, but with the advent of the Analogue Sticks, I don't know who, or how many people, are using the right stick to move left and right whilst looking up and down, while the left stick moves you forward and back, whilst looking left and right. Aside from that, I love the review. (Don't remember if I posted this already or someone else has)

[@LJ-wo9xb]

shut up nerd