A Small Tribute

Now I would like to think that I am somewhat of a serious gamer. So i would like to take this moment to pay respects to a game that started me along that path.

Megaman 2!!! Not only do I love this game, but i love this game. I can continue to revisit this game again and again and i have never lost my love for it. the music, the stages, the bosses, the simplicity of it all is just so beautiful and i can never get enough.

I think no Megaman 2 tribute would be complete without a mention of one of Wily’s greatest creations. One boss that no matter how well prepared you were gave you a run for your money and then some. Thats right, I’m talking about none other than the infamous Airman.

No other boss in the game put you through as much hell as airman did. his stage was full of open gaps waiting to claim a life. annoying enemies in great numbers flocked from all over. damage was unavoidable. and just when you thought you earned your medal for triumphing over hardships, you enter the boss’ chamber. this is where s#@t gets real. airman appears. you see his design and scoff at him. “how is this misshapen robot with a fan on his chest going to beat me? I’m Megaman!” airman poses. his life bar is generated. and hell breaks loose. you instinctually shoot your buster at him only to find about 10-20 impenetrable tornadoes standing in the way. and not only are there too many of them, but they are randomly placed in patterns that don’t allow you to dodge all of them in one set. not to mention as you are trying to dodge them, airman is pushing you back with a strong air current. he pauses his chaotic flurry of tornadoes for just a brief second, you pop off a shot or two thinking you’ve caught a break. suddenly he takes to the sky and lands right in front of you assuming you’re standing right next to the entrance. “ALL RIGHT!! I’m behind him! his tornadoes cant hit me from here!” you spray him with about 4-6 counted shots, after all you have to wait for his invincibility to wear off before ya shoot another shot. all of a sudden he shoots his tornado again. “HaHa Im safe!” your feet don’t hold onto the floor. “whats going on?!” SMACK! right into airman you go and poof off into little yellow lights.

Attached to this post will be a video that sums up the frustration that most of us have suffered at the hands of this notorious boss robot. i hope you enjoy it.