But on the other hand, 3 and 8 forced you to fight 2 bosses without the preferred weapon. You're screwed if you like to be properly equipped for as many bosses as possible (which I swear I must be the only person in the world who thinks this way. Buster only challenges I don't find fun.)
Believe me, I'm not a buster-only kind of gamer. The only time I ever attempted that was MM3 (even so I did not do so very aggressively; gave up on Gemini Man), and if it counts, Z-Bustering Ultimate Armor X to death in X5 (because I fought him so many times that I knew him like the back of my hand).
Arsenal is a big, big part of MegaMan to me. 99% of the time I do not want to be limiting myself in any fashion (Inti's tactics tend to annoy me on that front). Buster-only is a reality as a "setup" of course on at least one boss, as well as a matter of trial-and-error if you're unsure as to the weapon order yet. So a second time for an "experienced" run isn't all that big a deal. You still have some selection to deal with so you can determine who you'd find easier to defeat, given the choice. I just see it as one extra hurdle, rather than a handicap.
As for 3 in particular, Needle Man has predictable timing and an easy E-Tank, plus reaping the benefits of broken Rush Jet. And Top Man is a punching bag (although I go the insane route and start with Shadow Man, 'cuz I like to save Top Man's music for last).
I don't feel like arguing any further tonight with you, Shelly, so can we just agree that X6 is awesome?
You know how to get on my good side.
I want!
Rush Bazooka adaptor
- Can only shoots Charge Energy Blast. But has slow recovery rate.
Rush Wheel Adaptor
- Rock with roller skates. Lengthens your jump.
As big a fan I am of Rush, I'm not terribly nuts over the Adapter concept. It's cool, but I just can't tear myself away from Rush Jet. Mergers can be left to Bass and Treble. Also, I utterly despise Rush Search. Both because Rush can do better and because I find it moronic to plant objectives with no indication that they're actually there. Same issue with Crystal Wall in X8.
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