Product Overview
- Product Name: Mega Man 4
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery
- Notes: Mega Man 4 is offered as an authentic NES cartridge in good condition, showing typical signs of use consistent with a well-played original copy. The label displays average wear for a loose NES cart, with visible dings and scuffs that reflect its history but do not impact overall usability. Contacts have been cleaned and tested to confirm reliable operation on original Nintendo hardware. A solid, genuine cartridge that remains a great choice for collectors who value originality.
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Mega Man 4 is a confident, refined Nintendo NES 8-bit platformer that marks a new chapter for the Blue Bomber while honoring everything that made the series iconic. Set against the rise of the mysterious Dr. Cossack, the game sends Mega Man back into a gauntlet of inventive Robot Master stages where precision jumping, disciplined combat, and smart decision-making remain the heart of the experience.
What immediately stands out in Mega Man 4 is its smoother flow and expanded sense of control. Level layouts feel more deliberate, enemy placement more tactical, and the game’s pacing rewards players who take their time to learn patterns and execute clean runs. The adventure feels purposeful and confident, capturing the feeling of a series that knows exactly what it is and how to challenge its audience.
As a late-era NES release, Mega Man 4 represents Capcom at full command of the hardware, delivering a polished, feature-rich entry that still feels unmistakably classic. For collectors, it stands as an essential pillar of the Mega Man lineage—a cartridge that bridges early-series intensity with the evolved mechanics that would define the franchise moving forward.
Gameplay Features
- Precision-based platforming with refined level design and enemy placement
- Introduction of the Mega Buster charge shot, expanding combat strategy
- Nonlinear Robot Master selection encouraging strategic progression
- Rush support abilities that enhance mobility and traversal
- Boss encounters designed around pattern mastery and weapon choice
- Late-era NES polish that showcases Capcom’s technical confidence
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Mega Man 4 introduced the series-changing Mega Buster charge shot, a mechanic that would become a staple of the franchise from this point forward. The game’s narrative twist involving Dr. Cossack added a surprising layer of depth to the series’ storytelling.
The soundtrack, composed by Capcom’s in-house sound team, is frequently praised for its energetic and melodic stage themes, with tracks like Pharaoh Man’s and Dust Man’s stages becoming long-time fan favorites. Today, Mega Man 4 is regarded as a key evolution point—an NES-era classic that refined the formula without losing the challenge and identity that made Mega Man legendary.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 1992
- Publisher: Capcom
- Developer: Capcom
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 013388110308
- SKU: 12324
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing.
- Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games.
- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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