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"Mega Man 2," released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), is a seminal title in the action-platformer genre, crafted by Capcom as a sequel to the original "Mega Man." The game presents the adventures of Mega Man, a robot hero battling to save the Earth from the malevolent Dr. Wily and his array of Robot Masters. Unlike its predecessor, "Mega Man 2" showcases a significant expansion in scope and complexity, featuring eight Robot Masters as opposed to the original six. Each boss commands a unique stage filled with traps, enemies, and puzzles, culminating in a boss battle where defeating them grants the player a new weapon. The game's acclaimed non-linear approach allows players to select the order in which they tackle the bosses, which adds a layer of strategy based on the specific weaknesses of each boss to the powers gained from the others.

"Mega Man 2" quickly surged in popularity, outpacing its predecessor in both sales and critical acclaim, becoming the best-selling title in the series and often hailed as one of the greatest video games of all time. Its success is attributed not only to its enhanced gameplay and more accessible difficulty level but also to its memorable soundtrack composed by Takashi Tateishi. The music, particularly the track from the "Dr. Wily Stage 1," has become iconic within the gaming community. The game's influence is evident across various platforms and media, making it a pivotal title in shaping the landscape of action-platforming games for future generations. Innovative at the time for its introduction of a "password" system for returning to specific levels, "Mega Man 2" set new standards for game design and playability in video games during the NES era.

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