Mega Man 64 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · RPG

Mega Man 64

SystemNintendo 64
Released2001
GenreRPG
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesMega Man
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Capcom, Mega Man 64 arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 2001 as a role-playing game.

It landed about 5 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2001 include Conker's Bad Fur Day, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 and Dr. Mario 64.

It is part of the Mega Man series. The series also appears on other systems with Mega Man (NES) and Mega Man 2 (NES). Capcom also made Magical Tetris Challenge for the N64.

Mega Man 64 is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Mega Man 64 is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Mega Man 64 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Mega Man 64 cheats & codes

138 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Activator 1 P1D01ACA04 0000
Activator 2 P1D01ACA05 0000
Dual Activator P1D11ACA04 0000
Activator 1 P2D01ACA0C 0000
Activator 2 P2D01ACA0D 0000
Dual Activator P2D11ACA0C 0000

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Playing N64 games today

The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

Mega Man 64 FAQ

When did Mega Man 64 come out on the N64?

Mega Man 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2001.

Who made Mega Man 64?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Mega Man 64 multiplayer?

No. Mega Man 64 is a single-player game.

How long does Mega Man 64 take to play?

As a role-playing game, Mega Man 64 typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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