Mega Man Legends
E3, ATLANTA - May 28, 1998 - Capcom has announced that in
September, Mega Man, Capcom's legendary super hero and one
of their most successful franchises, will blast his way
into the realm of 3D in Mega Man Legends . A mainstay in
the video game industry for more than ten years, the Mega
Man series has sold nearly 4 million units and attracted
even more fans worldwide. This all-new 3D environment
allows Mega Man to star in his most unique game yet with an
interesting mix of action adventure and role-playing game
elements. Mega Man fans will recognize the challenging
shoot-em-up action, tons of secret items, clever puzzles
and huge bosses. RPG fans will be swept away by the
compelling and detailed storyline, role-playing elements,
devastating weaponry and beautifully texture-mapped,
state-of-the-art graphics set in huge 3D environments. Mega
Man Legends is a one-player game and will be available for
the PlayStation game console at a suggested retail price of
$39.99.
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"The release of Mega Man Legends marks another milestone in
Capcom's successful history," says Robert Lindsey, senior
vice president of sales and marketing for Capcom
Entertainment. "For more than ten years now, Mega Man has
been at the forefront of the video game industry inasmuch
that players everywhere have literally grown up on Mega Man
games. Mega Man Legends is a breakthrough game in the
series in terms of style and content and will propel Capcom
and Mega Man into the next generation of gaming."
In Mega Man Legends, our 3D hero is on a quest to save the
famous Hidden Legacy treasure. To do this, players must
master all the weapons in his extensive arsenal and wage
supreme battle with treacherous enemies and unbelievable 3D
bosses. Players explore immense texture-mapped
environments, searching for clues, secret passageways,
power-ups, weapons and other surprises. An adjustable 3D
camera allows players to capture multiple viewpoints of the
intense action. Intricately fluid animation sequences tie
the story together and add depth to the gameplay. Mega Man
Legends presents classic Mega Man gameplay combined with
next generation technology, beginning a new chapter in
Capcom's Mega Man series.