Mega Man 4: Helmetless

Hack of Mega Man 4

Title screenHack Information
Released By7338
CategoryImprovement
PlatformNES
LicenseN/A
Patching InformationNo Special Requirements
GenreAction > Platformer
ModsG
Game DateDec 6 1991
Patch Version1.0
Release DateFeb 27 2022
ReadmeYes
Last ModifiedFeb 28 2022
Game Description:
Mega Man 4 is a platforming game for the Nintendo Entertainment System.

The game starts with the backstory of the original game as well as this one, which is a nice touch since Mega Man 1 had no such opening story sequence. Just like before, our hero must defeat eight robots, along with the mad scientist who created them...only this time it's apparently a different mad scientist!

As always, when you beat a Robot Master, you gain its weapon. Each Master is weak against one of the others' weapons. Additions from the previous entries are back, like energy tanks, Rush the robo-dog, and the ability to slide.

A welcome new feature is the ability to charge your main weapon, which gives you a slight edge if you haven't yet obtained a particular boss's weakness. There are two new support items: the balloon and the wire. The balloon lets you create floating platforms to jump onto (just like Item 1 in Mega Man 2) and the wire latches onto the ceiling and pulls you upward. They seem a little unnecessary since Rush is still present, but they give you more options to tackle any situation.

A password system is an added feature and lets you continue after defeating the 8 Robot Masters.
Hack Description:
This is a simple port of the Helmetless mode easter egg from Rockman 4 Complete Works to Mega Man 4.
ROM / ISO Information:
Database match: Mega Man 4 (USA)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20210216-231042)
File SHA-1: D1A971A64288916E63CB0DFD23E3F9E894C3923B
File CRC32: 49DF22C4
ROM SHA-1: 673A888C468ABE33FB0B3F063C6837DD21D5D32B
ROM CRC32: 2BC67AA8
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Files:
  • Readme File
  • Patch File
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