Mighty No. 9 (Incl. ALL DLC’s)

A bright, bombastic robot uprising gives this side-scrolling action platformer its old-school pulse. Mighty No. 9 casts you as Beck, a nimble android untouched by a virus that turns machines across the world into violent threats, including his fellow Mighty Numbers. The premise deliberately recalls the classic Mega Man formula—select a stage, beat its boss, claim a new power—but adds a faster, more aggressive rhythm built around dashing through enemies rather than simply shooting them from afar. Its colorful anime presentation and earnest Saturday-morning sci-fi tone keep the adventure lively even when the challenge becomes demanding.

Beck runs, jumps, fires his arm cannon, and uses the signature AcXel dash to absorb weakened foes. Absorption grants temporary boosts such as stronger shots, faster movement, or improved defenses, rewarding players who stay on the attack and chain enemies together efficiently. Twelve main stages mix platforming hazards, enemy arenas, environmental gimmicks, and boss fights, while defeated Mighty Numbers hand over weapons and transformations that open up useful tactical options. Difficulty settings, challenge modes, online ranking-focused trials, and included DLC content give skilled players reasons to replay levels, while extra playable character Ray approaches combat with a distinct risk-and-reward style.

What separates Mighty No. 9 from its obvious inspirations is the AcXel system: instead of cautiously inching forward like a traditional 8-bit shooter, Beck gains momentum by breaking enemy formations quickly. Level design can be uneven, and the visual effects occasionally make busy fights harder to read, but the core movement feels responsive and several boss encounters reward learning patterns rather than brute force. Fans of Mega Man, Azure Striker Gunvolt, and brisk arcade platformers find plenty to appreciate in its weapon experimentation and score-chasing structure. Newcomers can use the lower difficulty options, while genre veterans get the most from mastering rapid clears, efficient absorption chains, and the tougher optional content.