Mega Man Perfect Blue: Beautifully Animated Fan Game that Aims to Reinvent the Classic 8-Bit Formula

[@AlphaBetaGamer]

Note: This video has full playthroughs of both characters because Mega Man and Roll each have their own unique levels (and slightly different endings). Also, as I've said before, I like Mega Man games but I'm pretty terrible at them, so don't expect a no-hit playthrough! :)

[@smashmallow1012]

hey, you beat the whole demo without dying once!, that's pretty good!

[@parallelbotanist61]

I've had this guy's music liked on my Soundcloud for years now and seeing his shit getting put to good use is just plain cool

[@jorgenitales412]

who is the artist, couldn't find hin anywhere.

[@OdaKa]

It sounds so familiar, but I can't place it

[@OdaKa]

Oh wow, lol, MovieMovies1 doing sound design... Cool!

[@dullcat665]

Its RRThiel if anyone was wondering.

[@jorgenitales412]

@@dullcat665 thank you m80

[@friskycalibri2293]

You know how Capcom fully endorsed Megaman X Street Fighter? They need to endorse this too.

[@vaiyt]

and MMxSF turned out to be kinda subpar too, this is so much better

[@StakeJade]

They should endorse "Megaman: Rock N Roll" and then this game.

[@keijijohnson9754]

Better yet, they need to have those put in an compilation pack and release it to the Switch.

[@Josuh]

You could say that about most mega man fan games because this fan base just keeps popping up amazing games out of thin air 👌

[@adamharrison9750]

It really something to see how beloved Mega Man is from the gaming community. There are quite a few fan made Mega Man games coming out in the near future that I'm really looking forward to playing. Let's be honest, Capcom has also been generous in allowing fans to make them. Even going as far as helping them...MM vs SF. Technically, If capcom wanted to, they could have all fan made games shut down sighting them as copyright infringement. But, they don't and I'm thinkful for that.

[@deorodant_oh-one6875]

The hit effects when you successfully hit your enemies is much more satisfying than the original games.

[@Mugen2024]

Yet

[@blueshot333]

Yeah Rrthiel nailed it on that one

[@raskr8137]

I love the colors. It really looks like an elaborate NES game, even though most of it is too much for NES to handle. Shovel knight had a similar approach.

[@999apeman]

The graphics look like "NES plus" but the sound is considerably more advanced than even SNES. Makes sense because the soundtracks were always one of the most memorable aspects of the games.

[@LordTyph]

Actually, stuff like Parallax Scrolling is something that was apparently done towards the end of the NES' life cycle.

[@Cool_Papa_Funk]

The colors and graphics remind me of a Turbo Grafx game.

[@jordanscherr6699]

My thoughts exactly. Seeing the game in action has me think NES 1.5. Not quite the SNES, but A step or two beyond what the NES could do. (Definitely in number of sprites on screen at once. Kerby looks something like this, but with less happening per-scan line.)

[@8squared007]

@@999apeman Technically the Famicom, the Japanese equivalent of the NES, could output the same sound with the help of the N163 sound chip combined with the base 2A03, but it would be nigh impossible to get the visual quality of this game running on the console.

[@Kuwagatamushi]

Why are people surprised Roll uses a broom as a weapon? That's what she used in Megaman Powered Up.

[@Nitro_Snap]

well to be fair, not many have played powered up

[@w1ck3dz0d1ac]

"A broom as a weapon? Light is just mocking me at this point." -Dr. Wily

[@comicsans6487]

Kind of sexist

[@robertjovanoski]

Red joe: I take longer to be killed and Im the green joes brother

[@CartoonEric]

What kind of broom SLICES!?

[@CSLucasEpic]

Two years and Pefect Blue is still in demo stages. I hope its not an abandoned fan project because this truly looks epic. Also, shooting AND sliding at the same time? Its such a simple, yet amazing idea that I can't believe nobody had made it before!

[@Brando550]

oh really? i was kinda hoping it was done and released by now

[@meliasnahtony2951]

I hope that we are able to play this game soon. The levels,The soundtrack,it's all so...Perfect. It is truly tribute to the greatness that is the Megaman series.

[@hattoripool1533]

This is one of the more impressive megaman fan-games I am sick of seeing the original 8bit at this point

[@DEVOTED2YaHUaH144k]

Yeah its getting dull need something new and refreshing.

[@metalslugger1800]

Yes

[@laylover7621]

Fan games that are as polished as this one are always so fascinating to watch. This is really great.

[@exodiadosamba4113]

So, roll plays like zero but with a sweeper? So cute, really really cute

[@razi_man]

Powered Up Roll.

[@pedro3115]

So sexist

[@Blapedred]

@@pedro3115 tf?

[@ItsC00k1e]

@@pedro3115 How is that sexist? You ok? Do you need some help?

[@SpoonyBard88]

I think the word you're looking for is "broom."

[@shablam8947]

The soundtrack for this fan made game SLAPS

[@chora3rd460]

The firsts thing i thought about the title was thee movie "Perfect Blue" lmao

[@fragarena9910]

a fellow man of culture ;)

[@snailcorepistolwhippits9488]

I watched Perfect Blue when I was like 10, that's like my first hint of how dark anime could get.

[@gato6373]

Oh good so it wasn't just me and a few others.

[@bladeslinger71113]

Oof!

[@OdaKa]

Same

[@alanhendricks8664]

It's been almost a year since I saw the previous one called Mega Man: Rock N Roll. This one looks so cool to play.

[@factualopinion8849]

I thought this was gonna be a horror game when the glitching started.

[@hlb9834]

Oh yeah. I thought the same thing, too. Maybe. Just maybe.... There will be some horror elements in the game? We'll see :)

[@radnanaroid7378]

Love how the health and weapon bars fade to not obscure the player's view on Megaman! The soundtrack is fantastic!! I hope the game will have an ON and OFF option for SFX and the charging sound!!

[@DrizzleMonster2567]

Woah! I Didn't Expect Alpha Beta Gamer To Play A Mega Man Game!

[@MegabombGamer-rb5kh]

I like how it takes inspiration from Shovel Knight; you can (presumably) kill checkpoints for lots of bolts and the stage boss theme is a remix of the stage theme.

[@999apeman]

Yeah, I honestly think this works better than the "lives" construct, as it lets you make the game as risky as you'd like. It's a quality of life feature that I'm disappointed Capcom itself didn't steal from Shovel Knight.

[@MegabombGamer-rb5kh]

@@999apeman Lives are honestly just an antiquated concept altogether; either you get so many of them they become meaningless or you constantly run out of them and lose progress.

[@razi_man]

I like how Roll plays like her Powered Up counterpart but with Zero's dash.

[@ihara1826]

This is a smooth and beautiful pixel art! Would love to see Mega Man receive the attention he deserves from Capcom.

[@ihatevendingmachines2966]

Since most MegaMan fan games usually stick to the NES aesthetic this game really stands out!

[@jozinek876]

This looks wonderful, but Roll-Chan is OP

[@Blackshroom]

Getting Mega Man 8, X-3, and Zero vibes from this This is too good, fans deliver so much, something companies fail to do from time to time We need more side scrolling action platformers, in 2D.

[@SaviourV]

Looks like they've finally released a demo. Almost thought that there wouldn't be one. Been waiting for this game for a fair bit. Thanks for playing it, although I think I could probably play it a little better with some practice. Seems like this demo is a mere simulation by Dr. Wily. Looking forward to the rest of the tale.

[@PedroPaes2862]

I'm in love with this.

[@Schregger]

"A *Broom*... as a weapon?" For once, Im in agreement with Wily...

[@crfstewarje]

I still remember that "Intro Stage" teaser back in 2019, for a secret project (now MM Perfect Blue). Glad this game has come far since.

The broom is mightier than the plasma blaster.

[@morganometry]

"MEGA MAN" Directed by Satoshi Kon

[@eppskevin]

the music is AWESOME

[@ouij]

To be continued in... Blue Robot Boy: Cease and Desist Edition

[@Buenosaurus-Rex]

Capcom got precedent in being OK with Megaman fangames after they let Street Fighter x Megaman accessible in their official forums

[@StevenMcFlyJunior]

they still care about MM?

[@keijijohnson9754]

Steven McFly - Dude where the heck have you been in the last two years?😑

[@ouij]

Answer the question, McFly.

[@StevenMcFlyJunior]

@@keijijohnson9754 under that Rockman over there?

[@blues03]

Can't wait to get more of this OST. I've heard the intro level music tons. But that outro music slaps too.

[@digimon916]

Seeing those hardhats get sliced in half was so satisfying. Hate those things so much even til this day lol

[@AxZelAnimations30]

7:29 I love how it's like " I'm gonna kill you with my blaster, you cannot escape your doom! But here's some platforms, you're very welcome "

[@TheLordMaximo]

great job dude, that really worth piece of art pretty out of normal megaman 8bit

[@Naxal710]

I think there are some genuinely good ideas in here and the look and feel of the game is spot on! And that music is incredible! The only thing I can think to complain about would be that some of the enemy placement is out right abysmal. There are certain sections where it looks like it is 100% impossible to progress without getting hit. But otherwise, this looks like a very solid game!

[@ExiledQ]

Looks great! Pretty hillarious how Roll can finally play but she has a frickin broom!

[@dangerousbeing150]

no one going to mention how banging this music is?

[@KacperSobierajVargskeletor5421]

09:31 HERE we can hear that the song playing right now on the To-Be-Continued screen has sampled the song „The Robots” by KRAFTWERK.

[@topazblahblah]

Freaking awesome. Seems challenging but fair.

[@redrumcoke2363]

Roll hits like a ton of bricks with that broom!

[@himitsugawa4226]

amazing tracks that fit to game perfectly! I'm sure this game will make a brilliant and clear shot in pixel game industry! (got a real dope after hearing boss theme)

[@IIMetalMaskII]

yoooooo Roll is hella OP!

[@kennyryan4173]

I see comments on here talking about endorsing this game. If Capcom would endorse a fan game, then they should definitely endorse the New Megaman X fan game that is 10 years in development. That game looks outstanding.

[@rodneydangerman9616]

Yes. Corrupted would be amazing!!

[@breathofthewild1749]

Little things like screen shaking and shooting while sliding make me want to play this. I'm definitely going to download the alpha and give it a shot (pun intended).

[@MusicoftheDamned]

Good to see this game is making progress. It does bother me ever so slightly that the Shield Joes never use their shields defensively. Not that it would matter much against Roll's apparently adamantium broom that can slice even Mets and Spine-equivalents in half.

[@AntipaladinPedigri]

Ah yes, Megaman defeated all robot masters, Wiley, saved the world, but is helpless against his biggest enemy: roombas.

[@TheLegendOf43]

Roll looks soooooo OP lol

[@bengoodwin2141]

Huh, this looks more like SNES graphics than NES stuff, but it’s super cool

[@radiokunio3738]

It's somewhere in between, kinda like neo geo pocket in looks.

[@alxdrksoul]

could barely hear the music, the sfx were way over the top xD

[@alxdrksoul]

@Bulb66 I guess you can, but for a demo you'd think the music and sfx would be more even.

[@funtimw.s.d.4294]

I want a genocide (killer robo) ending now that you can seem to kill the checkpoints

[@ninjapotatolorf6237]

If i had to guess, there’s probably some kind of risk-reward system tied to them, or it could just be an optional challenge

[@souptaels]

Genocide ending? This isn't Undertale lmao

[@funtimw.s.d.4294]

@@souptaels it seems that you can kill the checkpoints this obviously makes it harder as you have to go back to the last checkpoint but if you kill all of em and survive the bosses will notice how blood lust you are and will become hard idk it's just an idea

[@souptaels]

@@funtimw.s.d.4294... They're robots. It's definitely a risk-reward thing similar to Shovel Knight.

[@funtimw.s.d.4294]

@@souptaels yh that's what it reminded me of but their is no like story change no I'm not like oh every game should be like undertale but it's a idea at least

[@SaviourV]

13:12 - 13:14 There's something to be said about how beautiful Roll's hair is when it gets blown by the wind during that dash. Or maybe it's just me. Still, I like the detailed attention to the sprites in general.

[@jamesiewalters2360]

holy crap , that first intro stage track!!

[@vector3802]

I love roll's background it feels aesthethic

[@samuelmwangi4715]

This game goes so hard in the paint!

[@hygrave2892]

This feels a lot like the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Wily Wars Mega Man games. It plays in a similar style to them as well, less like the NES versions more like the Genesis one. If this were sold back when for full retail price, I don't doubt kids would have been clamoring to get a copy.

[@MapleMilk]

Man I hope Mega Man fan games become as popular as Sonic fan games This stuff is sweet

[@NeutroDevice]

I mean, considering how closed minded megaman fans are at making fangames that's going to be pretty hard to achieve lol.

[@kalil6]

i wouldnt mind see a 32bits megaman,, but still this game looks gorgeous.

[@lightheartedsol8281]

Whoa this looks really good

[@EggmanlandResident]

Dang, what is Roll's broom made of?

[@heathazezero3967]

Ceratanium Alloy,it's pretty much the go to metal in the megaman universe

[@Aether_GM]

Gotta say the music is really good

[@FCEngine]

In my mind, this is what a Megaman game on the #Turbografx16 / #PCEngine system would look like. Ugh I really want that to happen now with the Analogue Duo around the corner

[@Qdude10]

Finally this game gets a preview

[@picclejar]

i get that Roll is supposed to be Zero but how strong is that broom my god

[@Maggot-Milk]

RRThiel is the real mvp in this all (Guy who made the music)

[@girth_hirtzberger8541]

It's looks, sounds and plays like Mighty Gunvolt, if it were an actual Megaman game.

[@chrisl8277]

Not only did I buy the MM anniversary disc for all NES games, but also X 1-4 , legends 1&2, the DS games with MM network and Zero's saga. TL;DR ... *I WANT THIS GAME * 🤤

[@L30NHART]

This looks sick. I need Rockman World 5 remade using this engine

[@blueshot333]

Fuq that would be lit

[@basspanic7711]

i know im late but hold on 6:43 that robot image is drawed the same style as some Rockman Neo art.

[@paulhart7739]

This game looks amazing. Also sounds amazing. Although, the creator should consult with some people in the Mega Man home brew community to improve on level design.

[@pugimonster_944]

Yeah the game is amazing and looks beautiful but I feel like from that intro stage some placements are a bit strange and could use improvement but overall the game is awesome

[@marx4538]

It's better than Unlimited, but it's not official-tier.

[@Roowzer]

I love playing the Megaman games....but they are so darn hard! 🙃

[@AlphaBetaGamer]

Haha, yeah, I'm the same. This one is a little bit easier than most Mega Man games though, particularly if you play as Roll. :)

[@snaileri]

Amazing!

[@lockejawe4050]

Ah, another long video. Perfect for drinking soup.

[@JEHUTTYY]

This feels like its it just more expansion because i enjoy it alot

[@zachsrandoms9500]

Wow! It's awesome! And better than the original one! :D

[@knitum403]

And it's been almost a year and not updates about the game anywhere

[@CrudeBuster]

hey they meant perfect blue, not halfass cyan

[@marioworld882]

Game is rejecting keyboard commands for some reason. Z gets past the disclaimer, but the menu doesn't budge no matter what key I press. Fixes?

[@Terrakinetic]

Reinvention begins 6:44

[@omegaethanrob2581]

I hope this game will be release soon i want it right now!

[@tretrefairman]

1:23 I don’t even get mad at video games like that, but this interaction would actually tilt me.

[@mypkamax]

This game has Sony PlayStation 1/Sega Saturn graphics, but NES/PCE/SNES style aesthetics.

[@-sevda]

i adore everything about this so much. ♥️

[@dimitrijeinfo7077]

Question:What is your favorite game that you have played on your Chanel?

[@Tuitmilgrau]

amazing fan game 😍

[@paulhart7739]

Excellent graphics, sound and mechanics. Need some work on the level design

[@quailron1581]

Holy crap, you can *jump* from ladders!

[@cmr2079]

I wish MegaMan 11 had been like this.

[@NeutroDevice]

I wish MegaMan fans weren't like this.

[@KidPrarchord95]

@@NeutroDevice I wish people were still allowed to have a preference.

[@kennyryan4173]

No way! MM11 looked great! Too many 8 bit games. Time for something new and fresh.

[@KidPrarchord95]

@@kennyryan4173 I wouldn't say great, but good.

[@FoxDie77777]

i don;t like the blaster aound when it charges :c

[@cyklonus1]

Watching the gameplay made me want to immediately Rage Quit lol !! 👍 so I guess, perfect MegaMan game 🤷‍♂️😜

[@acidbarthezombielord3901]

rip giant chinese/japanese telly mini boss from intro stage - getting killed by new mini boss.

[@azo5177]

Nice.. this reminds me The Willy wars saga from mega drive

[@mercenarygundam1487]

The Mega Man X Corrupted of the classic series.

[@Swig_Chmeese]

R.I.P. my pc if I ever play this

[@blueshot333]

How bad is your pc?

[@Man-q5r]

What potato specs is your pc dude💀

[@leogeronimo1792]

hardest megaman gameee, i wish some Megaman Makeer

[@bcrc03]

Hello? Are planning to play Megaman Y+1 too?

[@thesamuraix881]

It's been months now, any updates?

[@blueshot333]

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[@BrianMcInnis87]

Everything here's wonderful but those goddamn damage numbers.

[@silversobe]

They fixed the cockeyed Meger mane!

[@xiori01]

Yo, I'm down for this!

[@agentsanes8569]

Oh yeah.