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Opening Stage (オープニングステージ Ōpuningu Sutēji),[1][2] also known as intro stage[3] and first stage,[4] is an introductory stage in the Mega Man series that is played before the Stage Select Screen. Opening Stages were introduced in the first Mega Man X game.

Mega Man series[]

Mega Man 7[]

MM7WilyEscape

Mega Man 7 Opening Stage.

The opening stage, Urban Area Stage (市街地ステージ Shigaichi Sutēji),[5] is a city that is under attack by Dr. Wily's Robot Masters during his escape from prison. Mega Man tries to stop Wily, but is slowed down by Mad Grinder before he meets Bass.

Enemies:

Image Enemy
MM7Bass
Bass (boss)
MM7MadGrinderSprite
Mad Grinder (sub-boss)
Mm7metsprite1
Metall FX
MM7BunbyTankSprite
Bunby Tank
BunbyTopMM7
Bunby Top


Mega Man 8[]

MM8Island

The skull-shaped island.

The Opening Stage is in a skull-shaped island that was used by Dr. Wily as a hideout. When Duo and the evil robot crash on the island, Dr. Light asks Mega Man to investigate.

Enemies:

Image Enemy
Mm8ClawCrabsprite
Yadokargo (boss)
MM8-AlohaDodonpa-Sprite
Aloha Dodonpa
Mm8nautirollsprite
Ammoner
Mm8bladertanksprite
Bunby Tank DX
Mm8bladersprite
Bunby Top DX
Mm8metsprite1
Metall SV

Bolts:

  • Hidden in the subterranean area, in a hidden area to the left of a high ledge above two Metall SV and an Ammoner.
  • Hidden in the subterranean area, below the moving platforms.
  • In front of the exit from the subterranean area.

Mega Man & Bass[]

MM&BMuseum

Mega Man & Bass Opening Stage.

Main article: Robot Museum

The Opening Stage[6] is a robot museum infiltrated by King. King cuts Proto Man in half and uses the Green Devil to cover his escape.


Mega Man Powered Up[]

The opening stage, named Towntown Stage (タウンタウンステージ Tauntaun Sutēji) in the saved game data of both English and Japanese versions, is the town where Dr. Light's Laboratory is located. Dr. Wily steals Dr. Light's robots and sends Proto Eye after the player to cover his escape.

Enemies:

Image Enemy
Protoeye1
Proto Eye (boss)
PUGabyoall
Gabyoall
MMPUSuzzy
Adhering Suzy
MMPUBlaster
Blaster

Yamato Man's spear tip
PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS ABOUT MATERIAL THAT HAS NOT BEEN LOCALIZED OR DUBBED OUTSIDE OF JAPAN OR OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES, AND USES THE ORIGINAL TERMS AND NAMES.
Yamato Man

Rockman & Forte: Mirai Kara no Chōsensha[]

The opening stage of Rockman & Forte: Mirai Kara no Chōsensha takes place in a random cave with waterfalls and spikes on the ceiling. The boss of the stage is the Grey Devil.

This is the only stage in the game without a sub-boss for Rockman/Forte to fight.

Enemies

Image Enemy
GreyDevil
Grey Devil (boss)
RMFWanderBell
"Bell"
RMFRocket
"Rocket"
RMFMoth
"Moth"
RMFHornet
"Hornet"
RMFMetall
"Metall"
RMFLadybug
"Ladybug"

Yamato Man
END OF UNLOCALIZED MATERIAL.

Mega Man (DOS)[]

Mega Man for DOS features something like an Opening Stage, with Mega Man walking along a straight path to enter what seems to be a part of Dr. Wily's Castle, the only enemy appearing being a dog-like robot which respawns indefinitely. The stage ends when Mega Man passes through a boss-room-esque door. This can be considered the first Opening Stage in a Mega Man game.

Enemies:

Image Enemy
GuardDogDOS "Guard Dog"

Mega Man Rush Marine[]

The Pandora’s Coast is opening stage of Mega Man Rush Marine, Mega Man uses the Rush Jet to fly over the sea, and finally ends with Dr. Wily driving his machine into the sea. This is the only is the only stage in the game where the Rush Marine is not used, but the gameplay is exactly the same.

Enemies:

Image Enemy
WilyUFOrushmarine "Wily Capsule" (boss)
"Togehero"
"Pipi"

Mega Man X series[]

Mega Man X and Mega Man Xtreme[]

MMXHighway

Mega Man X

Main article: Highway Stage

The Highway Stage (ハイウェイステージ), named Central Highway in Mega Man Maverick Hunter X, is a highway from Abel City that is being attacked by Mavericks in the beginning of the game. X faces Vile at the end of this stage, who overpowers him in a Ride Armor. Fortunately, Zero appears to save X and forces Vile to flee on the Death Rogumer.

In the Mega Man Xtreme, the opening Stage is a complete digital reproduction of the Highway Stage. X mysteriously finds himself stuck in this data version of the Highway Stage and again fights Vile, this time managing to destroy him. He is then pulled out of the digital world by Middy, and begins to formulate a plan to fix the Mother Computer with him.

Mega Man X2[]

MMX2Factory

Mega Man X2

The Maverick Factory Stage (イレギュラー工場ステージ "Irregular Factory Stage") is a factory used by the remnants of Sigma's army to create more Maverick soldiers. After breaking into the factory on a Ride Chaser, X fights the Gigantic Mechaniloid CF-0.

Mega Man X3[]

MMX3HunterBase

Mega Man X3

Main article: Hunter Base

The opening stage of Mega Man X3 is in the Hunter Base, which was attacked by Dr. Doppler's Maverick forces while X and Zero were both away. At the beginning of the stage X and Zero split up, but X is captured by the traitorous Mac. The player then uses Zero to defeat Mac and save X. After freeing him, Zero leaves, and X goes on to fight Maoh the Giant atop the base.

Mega Man X4[]

X4 SkyLagoon

Mega Man X4

Main article: Sky Lagoon

Sky Lagoon is the opening stage from Mega Man X4, an aerial city that is under attack by Mavericks. X/Zero is attacked by Eregion, and then encounters Magma Dragoon, who tells them the city is falling. After the Sky Lagoon falls, X/Zero goes to the rubble to finish off Eregion. There they meet Colonel, who refuses to comply with the Hunters' requests, putting further suspicion on Repliforce's involvement in the incident.

Mega Man X5[]

X5 OpeningStage

Mega Man X5

The Opening Stage takes place in an unspecified city in northern Brazil, which has been thrown into chaos by Sigma's presence.[7] This stage showcases the new abilities introduced in Mega Man X5, such as crouching and the Wire Hook. At the end of the stage, the Hunter climbs a malfunctioning security system protecting a giant statue under construction. At the top, the other Hunter appears, damaged from a fight with Sigma (if the player chose X, they find Zero, and vice versa). The Sigma Head emerges from the statue and another battle ensues, but when the Hunters defeat Sigma, it unleashes the Sigma Virus across the planet.

Enemies:

Image Enemy
SigmaHead
Sigma Head (boss)
X5 Crusher
Crusher NEO
Mad Taxi Purple
Mad Taxi Green
Mad Taxi
X5 Sniper
Sniper

Mega Man X6[]

X6 OpeningStage

Mega Man X6

The Opening Stage is on the outskirts of the remains of the Space Colony Eurasia. The ruins are occupied with Mavericks and Mechaniloids, which X is dispatched to subdue. This showcases X's newfound use of the Z-Saber. X finds two damaged Hunters on his way, warning him about a crazy Mechaniloid on the next room, D-1000. After defeating it, the Zero Nightmare appears to deal the final blow before vanishing. High Max arrives in pursuit of the Zero Nightmare, deeming X suspicious and attacking him. High Max overpowers X, but lets him off with a warning before departing.

Enemies:

Image Enemy
1D-1000
D-1000 (boss)
HighMaxMMX6
High Max (boss)
Junkroid
Junkroid
Mmx6-enemy2
Meta Wheel F
Mmx6-drill
Meta Dridler
Mmx4hovegunner
Hover Gunner

Mega Man X7[]

X7 OpeningHighway

Highway segment in Mega Man X7

The Opening Stage is divided into two parts. The first part is Crimson Fortress,[8] featuring Axl escaping through the defenses of Red Alert's Crimson Palace. This showcases Axl's unique abilities such as hovering, along with the new targeting system. Though Axl makes it into a city, he is followed by Mega Scorpio.

The second part, Highway,[8] has Zero investigating the disturbance caused by Axl. Zero fights off various Mavericks in an area resembling the Highway from Mega Man X, showcasing the different camera perspectives. Finally, Zero and Axl cross paths and decide to join forces to take down Mega Scorpio. This boss battle showcases the Tag Assist ability.

Enemies:

Mega Man X8[]

X8 NoahsPark

Mega Man X8

Main article: Noah's Park

The opening stage is Noah's Park, an area near the Jakob Orbital Elevator in Point Galapagos. X, Zero, and Axl are deployed on a mission to stop the Maverick Mechaniloid Crabs-Y; each character gets a moment to shine. Upon completing the mission, the Hunters cross paths with Vile, who has kidnapped Lumine and announces that Mavericks have hijacked the Jakob Project.


Mega Man Xtreme 2[]

Xtreme2 OpeningStage

Mega Man Xtreme 2

The Opening Stage is set in Laguz Island, and closely resembles the opening stage from Mega Man X2. However, it splits into two paths: X takes the lower path through a factory, while Zero takes the upper path through a cave. At the end, they fight and destroy Skullhead, which garners the attention of Gareth.

Enemies:

Image Enemy
Skullhead
Skullhead (boss)
Cannon Driver Half
Cannon Driver
Mecha-Arm (Xtreme 2)
Mecha-Arm
X1CMBarWaying
Bar Waying
Scriver (Xtreme 2)
Scriver


Mega Man Zero and ZX series[]

Although missions replace stages in both these series, they all feature a prologue and introductory mission as the game starts. Sometimes there are multiple opening missions to complete before the player can access the mission select screen.

Mega Man Zero[]

Zero is awoken by Ciel and grabs a Buster Shot to protect her, but she is captured by a Golem. Zero is only able to defeat it once Cyber-elf X returns his Z-Saber, letting him escort Ciel to the Resistance Base.

Mega Man Zero 2[]

Main article: Sand Wilderness

Having defeated Copy X, Zero continues to fight the Neo Arcadians pursuing him in the wilderness. After he destroys Mega Scorpia, Zero falls unconscious and is secretly brought to the New Resistance Base by Sage Harpuia.

Mega Man Zero 3[]

Main article: Derelict Spacecraft

The Resistance follows a Dark Elf-like energy signature to the remains of the Forbidden Ark spacecraft. Inside they find the Neo Arcadians are already investigating, and Zero fights against Omega until Dr. Weil introduces himself with Copy X MK. II.

Mega Man Zero 4[]

Zero protects the Caravan fleeing from Neo Arcadia. Once they reach Area Zero, Zero explores the area until he encounters Craft's Einherjar Eight Warriors and learns of Operation Ragnarok.

Mega Man ZX[]

Main article: Area A

Vent/Aile discovers how to Megamerge with Model X, and uses this new power to protect the Guardians from a Maverick attack. They then bring Model X to a rendezvous point.

Mega Man ZX Advent[]

Main articles: Mysterious Lab and Raider Pursuit

The two protagonists have different opening stages. Grey is awakened when his capsule is damaged, and is forced to flee when Pandora attacks him. Ashe and some Hunters infiltrate a Raider airship fleet transporting the stolen Model A, but the airships are also attacked by Mavericks including Prometheus. Regardless, both stages end in a boss fight against Dogu the Giant.

Gallery[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. Mega Man X5 and Mega Man X6 instruction manuals.
  2. Rockman X4-X6 instruction manuals and multiple Japanese books.
  3. Mega Man X4 instruction manual.
  4. Mega Man Maverick Hunter X instruction manual.
  5. Super Famicom Kanpeki Kouryaku Series 101: Rockman 7: Shukumei no Taiketsu! Hisshou Kouryakuhou
  6. Rockman & Forte Hisshou Kouryakuhou
  7. In the cutscene after Sigma is defeated at the city which resulted in his body exploding, the Hunters are looking at a world map showing the Sigma Virus spreading across the planet, surveying the fallout from Sigma's explosion. The virus is spreading out to different continents, with an origin point in northern Brazil.
  8. 8.0 8.1 The Cutting Room Floor: Mega Man X7


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