New Mega Man 9 downloadable content triples game’s difficulty

Thought Mega Man 9 was already challenging enough? Well, Capcom seems to think you can handle a little more punishment. (The company also promises it doesn’t hate you but only wants to see you suffer.)

Today (October 20, 2008) on Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network (October 23, 2008, for Wii), Capcom has released some new downloadable content for its retro-inspired downloadable game that includes Special Time Attack Stage, Hard Mode and Expert Mode. The packs sell for $1 each and are said to triple the difficulty of the game. Do you think you can handle it? If so, here’s what’s in store for you:

• Hard Mode – Dubbed Hero Mode in Japan, this mode enables you to play the entire game on an increased difficulty level with alternate enemy distribution and spawning points. Hard Mode is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges Modes.
• Expert Mode – Dubbed Super Hero Mode Japan, this mode represents the apex of Mega Man 9 difficulty settings and is not for the novice Mega Man 9 player. This mode triples the level of difficulty from the default Mega Man 9 game. Expert Mode is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges Modes.
• Special Time Attack Stage – This DLC gives you an additional stage for Time Attack Mode, complete with an all new level and Robot Master Boss, “Fake Man.” Similar in difficulty to the Willy Stages, players will have a fun time tackling this time sensitive competitive stage. Special Time Attack Stage is not compatible with Challenge Mode.

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