Mega Man 2

Mega Man 2 delivers the tightest action-platforming of the NES era, thanks to its eight Robot Master stages and the game-changing Metal Blade weapon. Developed by a Capcom team working unpaid overtime after the original’s poor sales, this 1988 classic sold over 1.5 million copies, saving the franchise from cancellation. Its Wily Castle soundtrack and level design set a benchmark for the genre, outperforming #10 Super Meat Boy in narrative-driven variety.