Mega Man 11 hands-on — This hardcore fan is mega-happy

Mega Man 11 is one of the games I’m most excited about at the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the big gaming trade show in Los Angeles. Capcom’s 31-year-old action-platformer series is one of my favorites. But I was also a little scared. What if this new game is too easy? What if the new mechanics dilute the experience? What if it doesn’t feel like Mega Man?

After my demo, I’m not afraid anymore. Mega Man 11 is fantastic. It maintains the sharpness of the classics, but the new Double Gear mechanics adds depth and help Mega Man 11 stand out as something more than just another retro throwback.