Mega Man Unlimited 2 - Overdrive System Info

I noticed a lot of people had questions about the Overdrive system featured in the Mega Man Unlimited 2 trailer. So here is the explanation about how it works from the game itself.
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[@babafisi8135]

Seeing the name “Spike Man” reminds me of that one Dorkly bit, where Megaman enters a door, and then there’s just this mass of spike balls, and it says “Sup, I’m Spike Man, lets do this”

[@ItsWolf0]

Oh yea

[@Kipper6464]

Yeah imagine what a annoying fight that will be since Spikes are instant death

[@luis_twentify]

Also reminds me of megaman dongs,there was a robot master named spike man iirc

[@MegaYoYo]

Take me back to simpler times

[@Amsel_616]

The first victim of the robot apocalypse says "what".

[@Ars-Nova258]

0:49 So pick ups while full of resources are no longer wastes! That’s awesome!

[@thomasthecoolkid7228]

Until the Overdrive meter is also full, then they become wastes again

[@kobunnight]

So we just gotta keep using that extra energy for stronger attacks and absorbing damage! It's only a waste if you don't use it! :3

[@RelatosDeUnReploid]

At first glance, it seems like a very powerful mechanic, and a bit deeper than the Double Gear. I can tell there will be an upgrade where the arrow goes down and you can activate Overdrive sooner hehe

[@EdgeHM]

Lowering that arrow means being able to activate and deactivate more selectively, only having it on when you really need it.

[@starwarriorterra8373]

This is as close to confirmed as possible, as there was a portion of the debut trailer that had the arrow notably lower. Specifically at around the 1m35 mark. The 1 percent uncertainty comes from the potential of that having been for testing purposes or an earlier variant, as there are plenty of snippets without an indicator arrow at all.

[@husaynimran8628]

That's what I was thinking, since he said there were 8 upgrades among the stages it's probably like the heart tanks in the x series.

[@SobmicSSBB]

Steam Man? I thought we were having hamburgers.

[@rudeboyspodcast]

No I said Steamed MAN. That's what I call my new Robot Master.

[@samuelpounds1475]

You call you new Robot Master Steamed Man?

[@Prismtx85]

​@@samuelpounds1475An old Light family tradition

[@joaovictornunessaraiva1525]

Well, I'm from Robopolis, and I've never heard anyone use the phrase Steamed Man

[@inkdragoon4547]

​@@joaovictornunessaraiva1525 Not from Robopolis, no. It's a Monsteropolis expression.

[@ThrillerXero]

I like how this is inspired by the double gear system

[@Gyrokun]

Also the overdrive system from ZX

[@OmegaJX]

Seeing ZX's Overdrive system in Classic is amazing, especially such a unique implementation of it, i'm so excited!

[@trappercap]

It’s ZX Overdrive with a meter fill requisite and an HP buff

[@trappercap]

I’m not actually impressed maybe if you gave OD super armor properties or something since you’ll still easily get stray hits and fall off platforms or miss a jump

[@gigaslave]

It's the overflow bar from Economic Power lmao

[@slimballs9650]

@@trappercap Might be an upgrade for that. Who knows?

[@StressmanFIN]

Anyone else feel like these features are stepping stones for the inevitable creation of Megaman X? Kind of somber to think about.

[@DrakonLameth]

I mean, the Overdrive armor looks like a step between Rock and X's look stylings, so I was thinking that in the trailer for Unlimited 2.

[@matiasmagresso7308]

"Mega Man X" His name is X

[@Familyguyfunnymoments_]

​@@matiasmagresso7308We all know what they mean by that, it's not anything egregious like calling link Zelda or something

[@nightgazer1330]

That's probably the point. The first game also had a huge link to the X series with its ending, so it's natural that the sequel would continue that path.

[@GamerFromJump]

It seems like an advancement between Power Gear and X’s armors. The storing energy thing is very similar to the charging for special attacks thing that they do.

[@SAClassHunterZero]

Trogdor was a MAN… He was a… DRAGON MAN

[@EagleEye6486]

Thatch-roofed cottagessssss!

[@CrustyFox87]

Oh yeah. Check out all his majesty ✨

[@Ela_Ama_Deltarune_E_Undertale]

I really wasn't expecting a sequel to that wonderful game, I'm still sad that there were no ports or mobile versions, I'll definitely be looking forward to playing this game when it comes out 🇧🇷❤❤❤

[@ThomatoSauce]

All I can think of when I see/hear the name “Mantis Man” is that one Cave Johnson recording.

[@DiscoCokkroach]

"You'll know when the test starts."

[@alexfischer7876]

"Pick up the Mega Buster and follow the yellow line at the boss corridor. You'll know when the test starts."

[@MaverickhunterX38]

Peak has returned

[@loiamofficial]

I like how there's gonna be upgrade capsules or secrets to upgrade your over drive, like how you find armor in the Mega Man X series. Futher driving the narrative that megaman unlimited was the game in between the classic and X series Nice touch!

[@Maximalka228]

now we have improved power gear, the mechanic is so cool

[@fictionalmediabully9830]

It's amazing how quality fangames innovate on game design. ❤

[@Max-ej4oh]

Dr. Light chewing his nails at home meanwhile: ... *Ok time to build X*

[@MegamanYT2024]

Can't believe that the overdrive system is so powerful that also protects me from hits from enemies, amazing tool...

[@The-Zer0th-Law]

Power Gear: "Who are you?!" Overdrive System: "I'm you but better!"

[@threeworldheroes]

Speed gear : megaaaaaaa, overdrive and power gears are fighting again

[@ThatNateGuy]

I love the fact that most of the sound effects you're using came from MM 1 and 2, like for the buster and pickups.

[@andrew_stamps]

I also love that the game stops as his energy fills. I hate that this is starting to get dropped.

[@kurokoro]

We get unlimited 2 before x corrupted!

[@Salvo_Z_Mix]

Spike Man is gonna be a very unpleasant stage for me...

[@michaelmata6966]

Spike Man's stage might be the Rainbow Man's stage of Megaman Unlimited 2.

[@peligrox100]

Knowing that MegaPhil is the creator of levels like Yo-Yo, Yoku and the Wily Stages. I don't think we're gonna have that much of a good time

[@DiscoCokkroach]

Heck yeah, this is a good twist to the standard MM Classic formula. I look forward to messing around with it.

[@andrew_stamps]

Love the concept! and the project 3 suggestions. 1. Either have a toggle for the flashing meter and/or have it white until it fills then have it change to one of Megaman's current colors. So that it's not annoyingly flashing while full if you choose to save it up for a level. Alternatively, have it flash for a few frames every 180 to 240 frames. 2. The overdrive system activation effect over megaman's sprite should be more subtle maybe something like Megaman 7's charge (with fewer particles of course) or having the dot on his helmet slowly flash between his other palette colors. 3. Don't know if the hits take more overdrive energy than mega getting hit would take, but I think they should. So were not just doubling Megaman's health meter. Super excited for this, if I can help in any way reach out! Edit : is there anywhere I can donate time/cash to this

[@obsessiveconceptdisorder6434]

Finally, I no longer have to be frustrated when I get power-ups I can’t use!

[@TheXtremeBoltGuy]

Welcome back, old friend

[@RockMan40-rt7rs]

I’m digging the new look Rock.

[@Red_Biker_Dude]

Honestly I don't lile this design. I like Mega Man's normal, more simplistic look more.

[@mistermike4023]

Will there be an option to use Mega Man's default look? I don't really like the new design, it looks too busy The mechanic seems alright, though. Kind of a weird version of Power Gear that also works defensively. I never really used Power Gear much in Mega Man 11, so hopefully this will be more useful

[@Red_Biker_Dude]

I hope there will be an option to get Mega Man's default look back. I don't like the new design either.

[@segahatty]

Oh hell yeah Mega Man has a belly button now

[@Kipper6464]

I will never be able to unsee that now

[@mrtrollnator123]

💀💀

[@ZachX888]

This is Zero's chest all over again.

[@AltimaMantoid]

Can't wait to see speedruns of this, that Overdrive system is going to be insane to watch in action at a high level

[@RVNT9OE]

So basically an upgrade for Megaman to charge his buster and specials like the Double Gear.

[@HoneybeeSorceress]

I'm so excited for this. MMU was so good.

[@retrobution1262]

Cant wait to play this, when the original came out it was just what we needed, attempting to bridge the story between Mega Man and the X series. Really great job, this is shaping up to far surpass the original and maybe even the rest of the series!

[@IrmaPowell-uu1yz]

@megaphilx this feels so inspired by the double gear system, which is a compliment considering the fact that the official 11th entry is only 6 years old and it might be 7 or 8 once you release this potential magnificence. I've got nothing but respect for your level design and music scores. Keep up the great work my dude and surpass the house of mega Man's creativity while staying out of the House of legality.

[@IrmaPowell-uu1yz]

If not even better than the double gear.😊

[@blueshot333]

The story says " after 3 months of wily's virus outbreak " Im assuming that is referred to the events of Megaman 10? Which probably means that the overdrive system was established before the double gear system

[@IrmaPowell-uu1yz]

@@blueshot333 I more meant that the mechanics felt inspired, but thank you. :)

[@qq5847]

Capcom should have hired you already. I understand from a business standpoint that it's necessary to focus on development of AAA titles like Resident Evil, Devil May Cry or Monster Hunter, but a Mega Man game shouldn't be too hard to make, and probably doesn't cost them too much of monetary or human resources.

[@linhero797]

Mega Man 11 amounted to a team of just 40 people. And last I checked. Those 40 people had to make a brand new engine from scratch. As well as all the assets too. And I highly doubt MM11 was a loss in profits. Consider it was the 3rd best selling game in the ENTIRE FUCKING FRANCHISE. The only reason I can think for Capcom doesn't wanna follow up is cause they really hate making money.

[@pepomega]

@@linhero797 no, they didnt built an engine from scratch, they used MT framework engine, engine used in various capcom ps3 era games like dmc 4 or lost planet 1/2.

[@qq5847]

@@pepomega well, that's great because it saves time and money. But it also proves that making a Mega Man game isn't hard on their part. Mega Man could be a low effort cash cow if Capcom know how to handle it right. And by handling it right, i mean just don't oversaturate the market with MM games like how they did in the 90s. One or two games per 3 years is sufficient imo.

[@pepomega]

@@qq5847 the thing for me is that, even if megaman 11 is the best selling game of the franchise, it cant compare to dmc, monster hunter, resident evil , street fighter in sales. And capcom seems to put all their effort in franchises with more than 7 millions per game. Thats the problem

[@richieosborn2639]

Capcom should’ve hired the creator of Mega Man X Corrupted.

[@xanxenon1934]

I'm very glad that the rights to Megaman don't belong to Nintendo. Otherwise they'll cry and block this project long ago.

[@ThrillerXero]

Capcom is more like Sega nowadays when it comes to fan games

[@Risen_Star]

(I know this has nothing to do with the story) X's future design are slowly being tested and eventually will be finalized. This "Overdrive" is a good example of that.

[@santibelmondo5480]

You have just outsmarted Capcom by making weapon pick-ups worth something when full, or with weapon equalizer.

[@itsbazs112]

here, take this dictionary circa 1998 new changes: added "weapon subtank" definition: a subtank that refills weapon energy and is fueled by collecting weapon energy at full energy.

[@TCT2023]

I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS!!!!! The first Unlimited is one of my favorite fan games of all time!

[@MortimurGrimm]

The Overdrive System seems like an awesome addition! Well done!!

[@rodrigomarcondes5857]

Really looking forward to this, loved the first one way back when

[@ryanbelotte3895]

That’s an awesome new gimmick and a well built new piece of armor system equipment and hardware.

[@JetHawk74]

Dragon Man, Mantis Man and Wushu Man this is like the most martial art style of robot masters you want to master Kung-Fu. *EVERYBODY WAS KUNG-FU FIGHTING*

[@ZachX888]

Mega Man has experience from his Street Fighter crossover game! :D

[@daxale]

Gahdamnnn that mechanic is sick as hell, and another use of those items that kind of goes to waste if you're full. Super hypeed

[@blueshot333]

Why is no one talking about the music for both the Menu and Training room? Its banging!

[@sic6664]

I'm hyped for this! Love the first Mega Man Unlimited.

[@redshirtdrawings7097]

I cannot wait for this to come out.

[@MarioSonicBossA]

Somehow he's gonna find a way to put shampoo in this game and I respect that

[@DarkbluesEXE25]

Excellent MegaMan Unlimited 2

[@MegaNicolasnicolas]

Idea seems really nice, can't wait to try it^^

[@masteralbert908]

I already beat Mega Man Unlimited and it was a great game! I can’t wait to play Unlimited 2!

[@thienvutran3925]

The OST caught my attentionnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@JoLiKMC]

1:02 - I call shenanigans. That Large Weapon Energy Capsule gave the player *12* energy!

[@Kipper6464]

AWESOME!!!

[@eyadhani21]

I watched this like 50 times Just for the song

[@blueshot333]

Me too lmfao

[@SHAZAMC26]

WE KICKIN ZERO'S ASS WITH THIS ONE

[@ModernVintageTV0]

Shocked there's no female Robot Masters this time. Maybe as a Bonus RM, like with Yuku Man and Whirlpool Man were in the 1st game.

[@venade9997]

hell yeah.

[@afterburn819]

this music goes hard af

[@ZachX888]

I can't believe we're actually getting Spike Man lmaoooooooooooooo

[@junkyardcrow1748]

You aiming to balance the game around exstensive use of this system, or is it more of a suggestion like Double Gear?

[@Megaman-2407]

I mean it's only be usuable when you have a full bar which isnt easy to do so unless he shower you with E-tank it's either probaly either: 1) The game is very slightly harder than classic megaman if you never use it but otherwise you can beat it with brute force. 2) There are difficulty spike in the Wily stage that will pretty much either using it or having mastery over Megaman mechanic. 3) Boss could be much more harder to beat with just the default mega buster so beside weakness the only other way to beat them reasonably without a game over is using it.

[@Nai_ChayenInw]

Here I come, 3 hours after it has been uploaded!

[@Immunity1080]

If you're adding this feature I know this game is gonna be HAAARRRDDDDD ugh I can't wait to die!!!

[@BloodlessWolf]

Brilliant addition.

[@mysterwhymedia]

I really dig this. Significantly different from Mega Man 11's gear system, which I had mixed feelings about. At minimum, this will be a great use of weapon energy drops that often go to waste.

[@Megaman-2407]

This will be so cool

[@abthunderg10]

Wow bro!👍 I wonder why Capcom haven't hired you yet my friend,🤔 Because this is pretty FUCKING genius.

[@michaelmata6966]

Gemini Man: who are you? Triple Man: I'm you but better.

[@felipemesquita7697]

It’s kinda like the Power Gear, only more geared towards what X has for his power boosts. Man, I need to see X referenced in this.

[@MichaelWorthy25]

Looks better than the Double Gear System.

[@burnum]

Why does it feel as if the Overdrive System might result in a separate ending depending on how often you use it?

[@brycecraig228]

i hope mega man unlimited 2 will release soon.

[@ds83171]

Overdrive is so cool . But I really don’t like the design that there will be a pause when filling up energy, which greatly affects the rhythm of the game. :(

[@rylan3648]

Mega man better get atleast a little bit popular once this comes out

[@McBobX]

Just to add, it would be awesome if you add an option to disable pausing while refilling.

[@nightgazer1330]

That pause has killed me so many times due to messing up my timing when I get a random pickup.

[@mrtrollnator123]

Damn this looks sick asf

[@jakebello7988]

This is gonna be so fucking epic

[@YaGameboey]

After the success of Magma Dragoon and Drake Man we present you: Dragon Man!

[@user-fh7di8st6l]

look amazing

[@kolkagaming1234]

So did you take inspiration from the Double Gear system from Mega Man 11? I think that feature was pretty awesome.

[@Red_Biker_Dude]

I didn't like double gear honestly. It feet very unnecessary and the game would feel about the same without it. If you just remove double gear from the game noone would notice that anything is missing. I think overdrive will have the same issues.

[@kolkagaming1234]

@@Red_Biker_Dude Double Gear was fun to use. Speed Gear was good to time your platforming, & the Power Gear was great to increase your Mega Buster & Special Weapons power. It’s great against bosses.

[@Red_Biker_Dude]

@@kolkagaming1234 bosses are way more fun when you restrict yourself to only using the normal buster without any gear shenanigans in my opinion.

[@kolkagaming1234]

@@Red_Biker_DudeIt’s pretty Satisfying to activate the Speed Gear while Acid Man activated his Speed Gear & you dodge his Tsunami of Acid as you see his Wave Flow. It’s also Satisfying to use The Bouncy Ball combined with the Power Gear against Fuse Man.

[@Ihazkirbro]

if he can only charge it from pickups how is he gonna use it against proto-zero once it runs out? im sensing some kinda plot twist or "last stand" scenario.

[@danieldeoliveira.P]

Will this game have a second character to play like in the first one that featured Zero as an boss and playable character?

[@RollingCutter]

"i get the mechanic"

[@hattoripool1533]

So if Mega-Man were to encounter the Z Prototype again would the Overdrive do any damage to Zero?

[@THEREDHOTWRECK]

My prediction: Mega will defeat Zero, bringing him down to one hp and possibly convincing him to join him (Dr Light can repair you, etc). Zero will think about it but get interrupted by Wily taking Zero away as he furiously wonders how Light outsmarted him yet again.... But yeah, Zero is getting a asswhuppin after what he did last time......

[@mercenarygundam1487]

This could be a prelude to X Prototype's X buster

[@thesamuraix881]

So basically the overdrive meter fills up like a Sub Tank right?

[@joshuaehizokhale9622]

Less goooo!!!!!

[@kirbaran2039]

Some probsbly will use this as a free E-tank, as they can just use overdrive as health if they are low on it and have no E tanks

[@DarkEinherjar]

Spike Man... I wonder what its stage gimmick is... 🤔

[@killerb255]

I saw Spike Man and thought this was Mega Man Dongs.

[@Crash_Man719]

Like the double gear system

[@eramferguson1701]

So, is the overdrive system similar to either the double gear system from Mega Man 11 or X's Ultimate Armor from Mega Man X 4 & 5?

[@tashka0929]

Will the game have the insta-death difficulty as in the first part?

[@H.O.N.E.S.T]

Interesting.

[@FatherOfGray]

This is my first time seeing the Robot Master selection for this. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it but I'm just curious: is there a reason there was a female Robot Master in the last game but not this one, like maybe one batch was designed by different people than tbe other was? Personally, I'd think a Mantis Woman would be more intimidating than a Mantis Man, given the whole head eating lore people are familiar with (even if in reality it's exaggerated). I don't even think you'd need to change the design any. Something to think about on the off chance people give you too much shit for it (which again, I'm not trying to do).

[@AltimaMantoid]

Actually, the female mantis eats the male's head to create orgasm, as there's a thing in their brain that causes that to happen when eaten. At least if I recall correctly :)

[@qrou]

This seems to be extremely overpowered Basically if you avoid all attacks you get permanent extra damage This should deplete over time instead of just being second health bar

[@nightgazer1330]

Or maybe just have the small bullets drain it slowly? Then again I don't know that it hurts to reward the player for playing well. A lot of people consider the first game to be pretty hard so this might actually be an attempt to balance that.

[@junioroswaldo1271]

Bro porque q mal 😢 El dia del trailer se me daño la PC 😢 Almenos estara en español

[@ThatNateGuy]

Sorry about your PC, amigo. 😢

[@junioroswaldo1271]

​@@ThatNateGuy Recupere mi PC wOw Ahora solo tengo que esperar a que no salga el mismo día q X corrupted 💀

[@nolosenidea8373]

well, RIP robot woman

[@thepizzalovingtoad4258]

My prediction for the weakness order: Steam beats Mantis which beats Wushu which beats Dragon which beats Warp which beats Triple which beats Spike which beats Grapnel which beats Steam

[@michaelsong5555]

This is starting to feel like mmx than mm. In a good way.

[@spudwilkins9440]

what would the word triple do to him?