Mega Man X, Ep. #07: Launch Octopus

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After subduing Spark Mandrill and restoring electricity back to the city, X is prompted to raid the underwater base beneath the marine city, which has been usurped by none other than Launch Octopus. Ordered to show no restraint, X must stop Octopus in order to restore ship traffic and the peace of the city. Once a Maverick Hunter himself, Octopus, an experienced fighter and strategist, awaits patiently for X's arrival.
After the past few stages, Launch Octopus' level proves to be a mixed bag of surprises. Although enemy placement isn't necessarily bothersome, the level almost consists of battling multiple sub-bosses -- two Anglerge and Utuboros. The Heart Tank housed in this stage must be obtained after defeating an Utuboros, which can only be accessed after destroying the lone Cruiziler floating next to the whirlpool turbine.
PS: The Snes9x has problems recording multiple transparencies.
STAGE DATA
ENEMIES:
Amenhopper / アメンホッパー
Mega Tortoise / メガトータス
Sea Attacker / シーアタッカー
Anglerge / アングラーゲ (Sub-boss)
Gulpfer (AKA Blowfish) / ガルプファー
Cruiziler / クルージラー
Sky Claw / スカイクロー
Utuboros / ウツボロス (Sub-boss)
BOSS:
Launch Octopus (Launcher Octopuld Octopardo-) / ランチャー・オクトパルド -General of the Deep / ジェラルドディープの
STATS:
HP: 32
Ht: 7.80 ft (238 cm)
Wt: 348 lb (182 kg)
Weapon: Homing Torpedo
Weakness: Rolling Shield / Chameleon Sting / X-Buster
Other Attacks: Energy Drain
BACKGROUND:
Built with superb capabilities, Launch Octopus was once a former Maverick Hunter modeled after an octopus and part of the marine armada under Sigma's command. Having served for a considerable time, Launch Octopus grew tired of his duties, but mostly of the humans he swore to protect, as he deemed them unworthy and cowards to their own cause. As a Hunter, he was amply experienced with firepower with vast military knowledge to boot, as such, he rather preferred using his brains over his brawns. Regardless of such methods, Launch Octopus was no stranger to battle and actually enjoyed it and felt pleasure as he fought his way with majestic elegance and grace.
As Sigma revolted exalting his Reploid-only revolution, and having grown doubtful of his purpose, Launch Octopus didn't hesitate into joining the revolt. Having served Sigma as a Maverick Hunter, Launch Octopus continued his marine-driven role taking over an underwater base beneath the marine city preventing any and all ship traffic.
MISCELLANEOUS:
• Although Subterranean Base / 地下基地 is the official and most common name of this stage, it is also known as Ocean / Sea Stage / 海中ステージ.
TRIVIA
• Launch Octopus' siding with Sigma came from his own volition, as he deemed humans unworthy and pathetically weak.
• It appears Launch Octopus had some form of relationship with Squid Adler. Apparently they were either friends or brothers; however, which is entirely unknown... Nothing official has been made about it.
• In the Mega Man X manga, Launch Octopus is the seventh Maverick X faces, who swayed a fellow Reploid of X to fight alongside him. (Due note that this is a non-canon scenario.)
• In the Mega Mission carddas released by Bandai, Dr. Doppler revived Launch Octopus. In it, he's remodeled and renamed Launcher Octopuld HL, where the 'HL' stands for "hyper limited". His appearance is changed, showing a more sleek design, and with a trident as a final complement. (Due note that this is a non-canon scenario.)
• Upon receiving Launch Octopus' weapon after its defeat, its name is spelled wrongly to "Horming Torpedo".
OBSCURE TRIVIA
(Based on ROM data, Launch Octopus' stage holds many mysteries...)
• A third, orange-colored Anglerge.
• Sprites for an unnamed, unused Mechaniloid that resembles a jellyfish.
• Data for a "duplicate" unused boss room.
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R20 Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works
Rockman X (Manga)
Rockman X MEGA MISSION 3 Carddas (Card No. 98)
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All Mega Man X / Rockman X material including but not limited to game, characters, images, and music are © Capcom Co., Ltd. Video gameplay done solely for entertainment purposes.

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@mariomaniac6411 14 жыл бұрын

I love how he mimes "your going down!"

@DuoDynamo 14 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I too can't tell how many times I've cleared this game. This one is the first game I've ever played, and my absolute favorite one. As said previously, you're REALLY good at this. Thanks for sharing these videos and all the interesting info! I've played this game a LOT, and still I found out a lot of things I've never heard about. :)

@Tikku4ever 14 жыл бұрын

Good Lord. You make these bosses look laughable. No damage on any of the bosses so far. You're really good at this. Well done

@DuoDynamo 14 жыл бұрын

I guess the Boomerang Cutter can be classified as a "weakness" to, can't it?

@Boxoffire59 12 жыл бұрын

Haha love your videos especially all the cool info on the description. Never noticed they misspelled homing torpedo.

@taknarian 14 жыл бұрын

Ahhh lawl! Perfect run and true Launcher Octopuld embarrassment.

@jvmendes012 12 жыл бұрын

SO GRATE DUDE!

@ThePressStartProject 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you're enjoying them and that the info is being read. =P I admit I got lazy with the last four videos, but I promise I'll revisit them later and add proper info.

@CirqueDuFreak2000 14 жыл бұрын

About time!

@ThePressStartProject 14 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I guess having played the game so much has made me know it like the back of my hand. =)

@emancipated68 12 жыл бұрын

Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... that second Anglerge. THAT'S the reason that this rage stage is tough. Not that rapist Octo, or the Utaburos. Not even the first Anglerge, it's a cakewalk.

@JosephMcCantry 12 жыл бұрын

John Jameson isn't getting his barrel of whiskey back

@ThePressStartProject 14 жыл бұрын

If X could mimic the "Yeah, righ!" expression... =P

@MtChilly 12 жыл бұрын

Is there any perk to Launch's level when all those glass tanks are broke in the background?

@ThePressStartProject 12 жыл бұрын

Hah! Good one.

@ThePressStartProject 12 жыл бұрын

X2 is slated to be released soon, with X3 coming afterwards, although I'm not sure when exactly.

@ThePressStartProject 12 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the second one is a bit tricky. But once you get the hang of it, it shouldn't be that hard.

@JosephMcCantry 12 жыл бұрын

lol, thanks :)

@ThePressStartProject 12 жыл бұрын

It's explained on the playthrough video of his stage: watch?v=9C6lRDP2tlg. Short answer: sniping.

@ThePressStartProject 13 жыл бұрын

Can't blame you. It's more of a love/hate relationship with me, though.

@ThePressStartProject 13 жыл бұрын

Well, it may not be a "weakness" per se (if we go by its definition), but certainly "rupturing its internal buoyancy/pressure system" would make him function less efficiently. Wouldn't you agree? I'd say that's a weakness

@DuoDynamo 14 жыл бұрын

Why is the Chameleon Sting considered a weakness? According to MMKB, "it ruptures [Launch Octopus'] internal buoyancy/pressure system", but I couldn't see how that actually affected the battle in the game. I tried it on both the SNES and PSP versions, normal and charged weapon. Am I missing something?

@ThePressStartProject 14 жыл бұрын

In a way it could; I'd say it technically is, but you're better off using either the RS or the X-Buster rather than the BC alone.

@JosephMcCantry 12 жыл бұрын

Did you ever think of Launch Octopus when that commercial came on? I always did :)

@zzyzx0788 13 жыл бұрын

So you CAN cut off his arms. Jesus I tried doing that forever

@freshrecordsbdalabel 13 жыл бұрын

how do you get the thunder?

@suomenmegamanzero 11 жыл бұрын

Napalm man's son.

@DuoDynamo 13 жыл бұрын

@ThePressStartProject Yeah, but what I mean is that I see no practical effect on the game itself. I didn't see how that affected the battle (like how the Boomerang Cutter cuts his tentacles off).