Mega Man 7: Battle Mode & Strategy Guide (SNES, included in 'Megaman
Anniversary Collection' for GCN, Xbox and PS2)
Version: 1.47
By HeoandReo (Herb S. W. Richardson) (
[email protected])
Progress:
9-05-07: Started Guide
17-05-07: Version 1.0 complete.
24-05-07: Welp, my first version came up. And I realized I forgot an entire
'sectionette'! AAAAAGGGHH!!! Aside from that, I add little extra tidbits
here and there. Put my email in other places to add extra infringement
protection.
24-06-07: Added 2 more strategies, Tier List.
9-1-08: Added a new site to those who may host the guide.
22-1-08: Added another site to those who may host my guide.
As of current, only these sites may host my guide:
Gamefaqs.com + affiliates
Gamespot.com + affiliates
Neoseeker.com + affiliates
Supercheats.com + affiliates
GamesRadar.com + affiliates
If I find this guide somewhere else, or someone points me to another place
that has my guide, I will quite pleasantly ask you to remove it from their
site at once. Then I will pleasantly ask again if I get a resounding 'No.' If
not, then I will seek legal action somehow. Not like anyone would want to
steal a crappy minigame guide, but you never know.
Stealing from my guide doesn't mean that even words like 'I' or 'they' count.
It also doesn't mean using the same strategy or following the same route. But
it does constitute if another guide borrows my advice, word-for-word. I will
proceed to do what I stated above, and again, if not, I'll provide legal
action somehow.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
1a. Introduction
1b. Controls
1c. Differences between versions
2. Usable Characters and Special Moves
2a. Megaman
2b. Bass
3. Strategies and Tactics (More to be added)
3a. Berserker (Offense)
3b. Hawk (Offense)
3c. Coward (Defense)
3d. Cherry-Picker (Defense)
3e. Keep-Away (Defense)
3f. Combo Master (Offense)
3g. Sneak (Offense)
3h. Charger (Offense)
3.5. Character & Strategy Tier List
4. Credits
4a. People who I give props to
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Introduction
1a. Introduction
So you've had your fun with Mega Man 7, eh? You've experimented with all the
weapons, know how to get everything, and can probably beat the game in its
entirety with your eyes closed. Okay, maybe you can't, but hey, a man can
dream.
So now you're bored to death of skimming through Burst Man's chemical ocean,
and maybe you feel sick of beating the Robot Masters with new weapons to
'see what it's like.' Anyway, when you beat the game, you'll get a code you
can enter to activate Battle Mode when you hold L & R(SNES), X & Y(Gamecube),
X & B(Xbox), or Circle and Square (PS2) at the same time. Or if you're lazy
and/or impatient, just check in the Cheats section. C'mon, it's not
that excruciatingly hard. They have those for a reason. Sheesh.
Eh, I'll stop being rude. For now, at least. So pop in your game, and give
Battle Mode a shot. At least this guide'll have a use now.
Fine, I'll be nice. The password... is...
1415
5585
7823
6251
There. You happy?
1b. Controls
Jump: B(SNES, Gamecube), A(Xbox), X(PS2)
Shoot: Y(SNES), A(Gamecube), X(Xbox), Square(PS2)
Move: Control/Digital Pad (All versions)
1c. Differences Between Versions
Well, the pictures of Megaman running from Wily's base, as well as the
pictures of the Robot Masters are stupidly omitted from the ending in MMAC.
The music also appears to be missing bass sound, and is therefore literally
half-assed, but eh, could be just my version.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2. Usable Characters and Special Moves
2a. Megaman
Our favourite little Blue Bomber is back, except he's decided to either go
against Bass or himself in a heart-to-heart talk... er... fight. Dr. Light's
most famous creation, Megaman has saved the earth from the evil Dr. Wily time
and time again, absorbing the powers of evil robots a la Kirby. Except now,
all he gets is his trusty arm cannon, as well as some special moves. Fight,
Megaman! For everlasting peace!
Costume 1: Light blue suit, blue helmet, gloves, boots & underpants.
Costume 2: Whitish-grey suit, red helmet, gloves, boots & underpants.
Special Moves:
Slide: (Down twice, Jump) Kills opponent in 9-10 hits. 3 damage.
The Slide is a staple of Megaman, from 3 onwards. This time, it does damage.
This baby can allow you to dodge normal shots, and you can move quickly into
your opponent. It doesn't allow you to dodge charged shots, though. 4/5.
Slash Claw: (Down-Forward, Fire) Kills opponent in 9-10 hits. 3 damage.
Megaman's 'anti-air' attack. It does good damage, but it's not really good,
because it moves just ahead of Megaman for about a half-stage length before
it goes up. Very situational. 2.5/5.
Evasion Beam: (Up twice) Allows Megaman to dodge shots. No damage.
Another staple of the game. This baby allows you to dodge any damage for a
few seconds. You can do it in the air, and while charging, too! Its only
con is that you can still easily get caught in a shot in the lag created from
de-activating it. 4/5.
___
2b. Bass
Megaman's persistant rival, introduced in this game. Created with a
mysterious substance, called 'Bassnium', he can equal Megaman's power. In a
way, he's a bit of a duplicate. Despite his failing to ultimately defeat
Megaman again and again, I gotta admit, I admire his determination to do so.
Sometimes, he's actually helped Megaman, and sometimes he'll fight evil, too.
But he never, ever does so for the benefit of mankind. Just to fight Megaman
again. He's obsessed. So now's his chance to finally defeat Megaman (Or an
evil twin of himself) in a one-on-one all-out brawl!
Costume 1: Grey suit, black armour and underpants, yellow headpiece.
Costume 2: Grey suit, black armour and underpants, purple headpiece.
Special Moves:
Air Dash: (Forward twice, Fire in air) Kills opponent in 7-8 hits. 4 damage.
Bass can Air Dash for massive damage here. I think it gives him some
temporary invincibility. It makes him move forward a fair amount. If you're
really skilled, you can do one close to the ground to rush into your enemy.
However, it has a bit of lag afterwards. It's worth it, though. 4.5/5.
Flying Kick: (Forward, Down-'Down-Forward', Fire) Kills opponent in 9-10 hits.
3 damage.
What comes up must come down. In this case, Bass gets an awesome move
balanced out with a kinda crappy one. Bass's 'anti-air' attack. It's a little
difficult for a first-timer to do, though, and it has bad range. It's good
for kicks (Ha ha ha I made a funny) for a victory dance. 2/5.
Evasion Beam: (Up twice) Allows Bass to dodge shots. No damage.
Another staple of the game. This baby allows you to dodge any damage for a
few seconds. You can do it in the air, and while charging, too! Its only
con is that you can still easily get caught in a shot in the lag created from
de-activating it. 4/5.
___
There are subtle differences in the character's shots and evasion. Bass is
slightly bigger, so he can get hit easier. Bass's shots are also bigger, but
a little slower than Megaman's, in my experience.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3. Strategies and Tactics
If you have any other usable thing to do, send it o'er and you'll be thanked
be it works!
3a. Berserker (Offense)
My sister's personal favourite tactic, this basically consists of firing
normal shots repeatedly at the opponent. Despite it sounding simple, it is
strangely effective, and can do a hefty amount of damage in a short time if
you're not careful.
Character it's best for: Both
Taking Advantage: Rush down to your opponent quickly, either with a Slide or
Air Dash. This is a good start, as these attacks can do a fair amount of
hurt to the other android. Then, ignore everything else and pepper them with
normal shots. You can only shoot 1 at a time, so take advantage of the fact
your opponent absorbs your shots. You'll probably take a fair amount of
damage, but being a berserker is good for annoying your opponent or if you
don't have much life to spare, and want to go down fighting. Try to get them
in either corner, as it is very, very difficult to escape from there.
Countering: Quite simply, you can shoot back to try to stun the opponent.
That can work on occasions. Also, make do with invincibility given when
you've been shot enough, as the basic stuns don't offer enough invincibility
to escape or even move. If you do escape, run the heck away, and prepare a
charged shot, or if you have health to spare, run over to them and make them
see how it feels! HUH?!?! HOW DO YA LIKE THAT, PUNK!
___
3b. Hawk (Offense)
The Hawk is the master of the skies. You attack from the air, either with
charged shots or special moves. Since Megaman has no special attacks usable
in the air, Bass is probably your best bet for this strategy, which is doubly
good, as Bass's Air Dash is the most powerful attack here.
Character it's best for: Bass
Taking Advantage: Jump around, doing Air Dashes, or other shots, depending on
the character. It's best if you jump onto the highest platform and strike
your opponent as you descend. Bass can control the air by doing frequent Air
Dashes to prevent falling and to deal heavy damage.
Countering: You think the 'anti-air' moves I mention are good? Hahahahahayou-
makemelaughhahahahaha. Well, you can still do the normal and charged shots to
deal fair damage to the enemy. You can try an anti-air if you want, but you'd
better practice with those moves before doing anything drastic.
___
3c. Coward (Defense)
This guy just runs away. Both characters can do this via the Slide and the
Air Dash, but they have different purposes in this context. Nonetheless, I
think this is self-explanitory.
Character it's best for: Megaman on ground, Bass in air
Taking Advantage: Stay as far away from your opponent as you can. Slide and
Air Dash as needed.
Countering: If it's Megaman, just deal some charged shots at him. Megaman's
Slide can't avoid those, for some reason. If it's Bass, wait until he gets
into range where you can get him. If he uses the Air Dash, get the heck out
of the way until he's done. Then shoot him. If they're jumping, it's easy to
time unless they beam for defense.
___
3d. Cherry-Picker (Defense)
As my friend Stewart says, a cherry-picker, as he calls it, is a person or
player who just stays in an area and does pretty much nothing but prepare.
(In my words, a staller) In this game, the upper platforms are a viable
'cherry-picking' area, as you can just jump or beam to avoid shots and charge
a shot in safety. That'll make for an annoying and long match.
Character it's best for: Both
Taking Advantage: This is similar to the 'Coward' strategy, except
aforementioned coward stays in one place. Anyway, jump everywhere, between
platforms, onto and from them, and any and everywhere. Throw in a few Slides
and Air Dashes for good measure. Charge a few shots and fire, also.
Countering: Since they're going to do mostly jumping, you have to search for
a jumping pattern, and shoot as needed. It's all in the timing.
___
3e. Keep-Away (Defense)
Just shoot stuff to keep the opponent as far away from you as possible. This
seems like a clone of the 'Coward' strategy, except you shoot at them, too.
Character it's best for: Both
Taking Advantage: Do everything it says for Coward, except shoot more and
often.
Countering: Do everything it says for Coward, except be prepared to dodge
more shots and attacks.
___
3f. Combo Master (Offense)
This is a strategy which involves doing attacks in tandem with shots to
'combo' your opponent. And while you can't really combo in the likes of say,
Street Fighter, you can at least do some solid damage. I tend to find Megaman
easier to combo with, due to his Slide being fairly versatile and quick.
Character it's best for: Megaman
Taking Advantage: Experiment with attacks and charge shots to quickly stun
your opponent and deal damage. My personal favourite is having Megaman Slide
and then unleash a charged shot on the unwitting opponent. Bass can also do
something similar with the Air Dash, I think, except you can't use a charged
shot.
Countering: Put on a charged shot and practice your moves to get in the way
of a combo-happy player. Megaman for some reason or another, isn't guarded
from the Charge Shot when sliding, and Bass can just be avoided with his Air
Dash and promptly pummelled.
___
3g. Sneak (Offense)
You've gotta be a sneaky sneaker to use this best. The Sneak is like the Spy,
or the Assassin. He launches small shots or charged ones at inoppurtune times
at you, and he's difficult to nail due to his frequent moving target status.
This is a fairly good strategy, as you can smack your opponent and they can't
do jack back.
Character it's best for: Both, but Megaman's shots are slightly faster.
Taking Advantage: This particular strategy can irritate an opponent very much.
Basically, you jump pretty much anywhere, while charging, and release as
needed. It can also be used to strike the nuisance Cherry-Pickers by charging
and releasing mid-jump to a platform or to hit fallers.
How to Counter: Jump. A lot. And keep moving. That way, there is no
definitive place where the Sneak may hit you often. Counter with shots of
your own. It may be too dangerous to go up close, so don't bother with that.
___
3h. Charger (Offense)
This it the basic guy who charges his shots and fires. He'll jump, he'll
evade, and he's send Charge Shots to your jugular. However, this is a very
simple and basic strategy, and while good for scoring early damage, is easily
countered.
Character it's best for: Both.
Taking Advantage: Very simple. Hold Fire, release. Jump around. Ook, ook.
How to Counter: Do same thing. Hold Fire, release. Also jump around. Ook, ook.
Nonetheless, it is still pretty easy to counter with pretty much anything.
Just be careful when they jump and fire.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3.5 Character & Strategy Tier List
Character Tiers:
Megaman
Bass
Both are about the same, but Megaman's combo-ability, speed, and size win him
out here.
Strategy Tiers:
Berserker Megaman/Bass
Sneak
Combo Master Megaman
Hawk Bass
Cherry Picker
Combo Master Bass
Keep Away
Charger
Coward Bass
Coward Megaman
Ultimately, the Berserker strategy is annoying, but very usable, and difficult
for most to escape. Megaman can combo fairly well, while Bass controls the
skies, while doing as much as possible to avoid your opponent does nada.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. People who I give props to
Me, for writing this, heehee!
My friends Landon and Brian, for inspiring me to get the Anniversary
Collection, and Landon again for creating the 'Sneak' tactic.
My sister, for providing the Berserker fighting style.
DBean and TantrumBull, for providing controls for the PS2 and Xbox versions,
respectively.
Stewart, for introducing to me the term; 'cherry-picker'
841 Nagger, Monkey, 2m 50cm Man, and Helpers F and M, among others, for
making Megaman 7.
And of course, Capcom all staff.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
And remember! In case you find this guide somewhere else, it belongs to
HeoandReo (
[email protected]), and may only be used on GameFAQs,
GameSpot, Neoseeker, Supercheats and their affiliates.
This guide copyright HeoandReo(
[email protected]... I'm just
keeping check of copyrights!) 2007, Megaman 7 copyright of Capcom 1995,
Megaman Anniversary Collection copyright of Capcom 2004-2005.
