Now before you jump in with come-backs, listen first:

This was my initial responce shortly after playing Mega Man ZX (Rock Man ZX) for the Nintendo DS. I was expecting a classic Rock Man X platform-esq adventure with no RPG elements. Since ZX adds missions/item based elements from 'Battle Network' I was thrown off.

Overall: 1.6

The sun was rising, the clouds were forming, it was a beautiful day to
purchase a Nintendo DS game. I was looking forward into buying Capcom's
latest installment of its cult-classic Mega Man (Rock Man / X) series.
Having replaying Mega Man X8 for PS2, I was ready for some old-school
platforming action with some new surprises.

After Opening up the case, I plopped the cartridge in and preceded to
watch the opening introduction. So far, decent 2D graphics, wonderfully
drawn sprites, and a beautiful cut-scene, I was ready to play ZX! Being
a Veteran in the Mega Man series, having played all games starting from
the NES until now, I know Capcom's mistakes and trails. But this was
too much. Once I started playing ZX, the first thing I noticed was the
lack of enemies. Okay, that alright. What’s this? I entered a door and
I am led around this “city” that have the population of 2 civilians? On
top of that, I was treated to many empty rooms (resembling RPG areas)
done horribly bad? This can't be a Mega Man game. But in fact folk, it
was. Most of the time you'll find yourself walking around aimlessly
trying to complete missions. Missions, you say? That sounds fun? If
your definition of fun is finding information and retrieving it this
suits you. The map is another problem. All it points out is the area
you are in; unlike Castlevania: DS showing navigation of your current
location. Mostly you'll be going through doors that lead in random
orders (A-1 leads to F-4 ... ect) attacking a few enemies. This is not
a Mega Man game. This is absolute crap.

I must warn many Mega Man fans about the horrors experienced from
playing this monstrosity. This is NOT a platform, and defiantly NOT a
classic. Fans of the X series re-play your classics until Capcom of
Japan releases a decent new Mega Man X game. If you’re a fan of Mega
Man Zero for Game Boy Advance, it might interest you, otherwise avoid
this DS game at all costs.

Bottom Line: If you enjoy walking around attacking 2-3 weak enemies
every now and then, opening doors in which lead to nothing, doing tasks
in which require you to talk to 5 people, this game is for you, if not
stay clear.

*orignially posted on GameSpot: StealthRUSH Oct 10, 2006

play through the whole game.

I felt the same way before.

That was only the begining of the game!  you should'nt rate a game you barely played.

Some games get graduly better the longer you play it, I did'nt like ocrina of time at first but I like it alot better now.

Besides ZX aint for everyone and its alot different then say X its more focused on the story's events.

Just remember to get the most satifaction from a game PLAY IT RIGHT!

I agree w/ scutts.

That's why I told him to beat the game since I felt the same way during the first two levels.

I actually really liked it, I never really thought the first couple of levels were that bad but I did enjoy the later levels/bosses even more. I wouldn't say its the worst Megaman game, not even close not when stuff like the PC Megaman 1 and 3, as well as the Wonder Swan Rockman and Forte were much worse than this one but thats just my opinion.