They should just hand out copies of this hack at travel agencies; I don’t even like travel, and it makes me want to visit Indonesia! This is another one of those wonderful Indonesian hacks by Anandastoon, and it delivers. This is a hacker who very quickly improved in terms of skill, and you can easily see it here. Though there aren’t as many custom graphics as in earlier hacks, there is an excellent mix of borrowed and new tilesets that go together splendidly, making spectacular scenes that equal or even exceed what’s been seen in official NES titles. Magnet Man’s stage is a beautiful night city, and Gemini Man’s stage is another lovely nightscape with handmade, pulsating crystals. Hard Man’s stage has a lovely dark underwater area that’s an absolute joy to explore. Snake Man’s stage has a blood red sky, but the forests in the distance are a withered brown that makes an unbelievable backdrop. Shadow Man’s stage is mostly brick red and has some neon decorations in the background that make it look very cozy. Even the Doc Robot stages are great, with Spark Man’s stage displaying an electrifying combination of bright orange, pink, and deep magenta; and Needle Man’s stage taking place over the docks at sunset with a heartwarming mix of oranges, blues, and purples. I also like the chamber with for the turtle boss in the first Wily stage; it’s an open chamber with no water, but the little vortices whooshing up from the bottom. The new weapon palettes are great, with a soft green for Gemini Man’s new weapon, and a blue that really pops for Top Man’s new weapon.

Speaking of new weapons, they were each altered a little, both aesthetically and in terms of function. Most of them just fly a little faster, but some have new mechanics, most of which make them more useful than before. The level design is challenging, but rarely frustrating; I’d say that it’s about on par with the original game. The music is comprised mostly of tunes from other Mega Man games, but they are some of the best songs in the series; the hacker has excellent taste! This hack is just such a joy to experience.