A Very Long Mega Man 4 Design Retrospective, taking a look at all aspects of design that went into creating one of the most beloved video game icons in history. This is the fourth part of a broader series, in which I intend to look at very single game, from Mega Man 1 all the way through Mega Man 11. Enjoy! -- To learn more about the game I'm working on, ChivalBee: Alpha Gameplay Reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg_ko_rcM-U Ophidian Interactive: https://www.youtube.com/@UCoQ96QHtOP1FsQRcgmwTe-w Twitter: https://x.com/Ophidian_Games -- Thumbnail by Alan Baker Videos & Other Mentions: Rockman Research Lavatory: https://kobun20.interordi.com/2010/11/08/inafune-remembers-rockman/ Shmuplations - The Birth of Mega Man: https://shmuplations.com/megaman/ Mega Man & Mega Man X Official Complete Works Drill Man No Damage (Nico Evaluates): https://youtu.be/wX8UNY43Nhc?si=G3RNUzmn3-YN4fY7 -- Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Mega Man 4 Development History 4:17 - Mega Man 4 Intro and Title Screen 5:37 - Mega Man 4 Stage Selecct 7:10 - Boss Intro 8:08 - The Charge Shot 22:33 - Toad Man's Stage 26:53 - Sub Bosses 29:46 - Toad Man 31:38 - Mega Man 4 Boss Weaknesses 34:55 - Bright Man's Stage 38:23 - Exploration 44:54 - Bright Man 46:54 - Mega Man 4 Stage Designs 51:20 - Pharaoh Man's Stage 55:27 - Secret Abilities 59:11 - Pharaoh Man 1:01:01 - Ring Man's Stage 1:04:11 - Eddie 1:07:17 - Ring Man 1:08:53 - Dust Man's Stage 1:15:24 - Dust Man 1:16:42 - Pause Menus & UI 1:19:30 - Mega Man 4 Art 1:21:04 - Mega Man 4 Music 1:22:53 - Skull Man's Stage 1:23:46 - Skull Man 1:26:12 - Dive Man's Stage 1:28:52 - Dive Man 1:30:08 - Drill Man's Stage 1:34:25 - Drill Man 1:38:01 - Mega Man 4 Boss Abilities 1:45:30 - Dr. Cossack's Stages 1:48:50 - Mothraya 1:49:37 - Square Machine 1:50:17 - Cockroach Twins 1:51:18 - Cossack Catcher 1:51:45 - Dr. Wily Intro 1:52:07 - Two Fortresses 1:54:25 - Wily Castle Stages 1:55:24 - Metall Daddy 1:55:58 - Tako Trash 1:56:51 - Boss Rush 1:57:04 - Wily Machine 4 2:00:15 - Wily Capsule 2:02:19 - Mega Man 4 Credits 2:02:45 - Final Thoughts 2:03:54 - Wrap Up #megaman4 #retrogaming #designanalysis