: Playing as Proto Man increases the challenge, as he takes double damage from enemies, though he has a slide and a charge shot.
This guide for on PlayStation Network (PSN)—also available via the Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 —covers the most efficient boss order, critical item shops, and tips for surviving this notoriously difficult 8-bit revival. Recommended Boss Order Mega Man 9 PSN
: Automatically saves you from a single fall into a bottomless pit. Pro Tips for PSN Players : Playing as Proto Man increases the challenge,
: Automatically fills the weapon with the least ammo when you pick up weapon energy. Pro Tips for PSN Players : Automatically fills
While you can tackle the eight Robot Masters in any order, following this path ensures you always have the weapon that exploits the next boss's weakness:
: Fully refills your health. You can carry up to nine.
: Susceptible to the Mega Buster; yields Black Hole Bomb . Jewel Man : Weak to Black Hole Bomb; yields Jewel Satellite . Plug Man : Weak to Jewel Satellite; yields Plug Ball . Tornado Man : Weak to Plug Ball; yields Tornado Blow . Magma Man : Weak to Tornado Blow; yields Magma Bazooka . Hornet Man : Weak to Magma Bazooka; yields Hornet Chaser . Splash Woman : Weak to Hornet Chaser; yields Laser Trident . Concrete Man : Weak to Laser Trident; yields Concrete Shot . Shop & Item Management