History YMMV / MegaManPoweredUp

* EnsembleDarkhorse: Out of the new personalities for the ''Powered Up'' cast, many people ''love'' Fire Man's [[LargeHam flames of justice]].
* {{Fanon}}: Fan takes on clones of Mega Man tend to integrate the scarf and triangular indentation on the helmet to [[DivergentCharacterEvolution differentiate]] them from the original.

* AudienceAlienatingPremise: The game itself has a strong following, [[CultClassic especially in retrospect]], but it's widely believed that the main reason [[AcclaimedFlop it didn't get enough sales to justify further sequel remakes]] is because of it being a [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable PSP]] exclusive. In addition to the console itself having a rough start, it seems that a chunk of the console's audience looking for more realistic games didn't have much overlap with ''Franchise/MegaMan'' in general (not helped by [[AnimationAgeGhetto the game's cutesier artstyle]] and being followed up by the DarkerAndEdgier VideoGame/MegaManMaverickHunterX), many arguing that it would've found a better home on the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS.

* {{Moe}}: A lot of the characters can be seen as this, due to the [[SuperDeformed chibi redesigns]] of the cast.

** Roll's pre-fight dialogue with Copy Roll has a lot of IncestSubtext regarding her and Mega Man's relationship. Never mind that Mega Man and Roll are both ''designed as children and siblings''. This also goes for her interaction with Oil Man, who weirdly makes a pass at Roll, made worse as it's implied Oil Man is meant to be a bit older. This weird characterization is probably the most recognition ''Powered Up'' got in recent history, threatening the game as a whole to become CondemnedByHistory.

* RemadeAndImproved: To say that ''Powered Up'' is near-unanimously accepted to be superior to [[VideoGame/MegaMan1 the original game]] is almost unfair. ''Mega Man 1'', in addition to having [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness its own idiosyncrasies to the rest of the franchise]], was definitely made as a first effort limited by a very early idea of what the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES]] could do. ''Powered Up'' uses the ''much'' more advanced power of the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable PSP]] to beef up the graphics, music, writing, and overall presentation, and loads it with even more goodies such as [[PromotedToPlayable playable Robot Masters]], challenge modes, a robust custom level designer, and [[{{Retreaux}} even the ability to replay a simulation of the original version]].

** Also, some people didn't like the addition of {{Desperation Attack}}s for the 8 Robot Masters, though the fact that they're invincible during these attacks and frequently spam them once they get access to them adds some irritation into the mix.
* WTHCastingAgency: Jonathan Love's performance as Proto Man is noted to be [[VocalDissonance unfittingly deep]], as while Proto Man is designed as a bit older than Mega Man, the former is still rather boyish in appearance. Funnily enough, Mega Man himself would undergo a similar situation in ''[[VideoGame/MegaMan11 11]]''.

* NeverLiveItDown: This game attempts to remove the DumbMuscle image that had been commonly (and wrongly) associated with Guts Man since the ''WesternAnimation/MegaManRubySpears'' series. In challenge mode, all his stages are puzzles showing that he can be rather clever.

* AudienceAlienatingPremise: The game itself has a strong following, [[CultClassic especially in retrospect]], but it's widely believed that the main reason [[AcclaimedFlop it didn't get enough sales to justify further sequel remakes]] is because of it being a [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable PSP]] exclusive. In addition to the console itself having a rough start, it seems that console's slightly more adult-oriented audience didn't have much overlap with ''Franchise/MegaMan'' in general (not helped by [[AnimationAgeGhetto the game's cutesier artstyle]] and being followed up by the DarkerAndEdgier VideoGame/MegaManMaverickHunterX), many arguing that it would've found a better home on the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS.
* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Some of the soundtracks, though remakes of the first game, are actually ''very good''. Especially Cut Man's Stage Music which is now considered to be MMPU's Main Theme Music.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: While many of the new personalities for the ''Powered Up'' cast are generally forgettable by most of the fans, many people ''love'' Fire Man's [[LargeHam flames of justice]].

* ThatOneBoss: Well, it's not really that hard a game, certainly easier than the original, but certain Robot/Boss combinations are aggravatingly difficult. For instance:

* AudienceAlienatingPremise: The game itself has a strong following, [[CultClassic especially in retrospect]], but it's widely believed that the main reason [[AcclaimedFlop it didn't get enough sales to justify further sequel remakes]] is because of it being a [[UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable PSP]] exclusive. In addition to the console itself having a rough start, it seems that console's slightly more adult-oriented audience didn't have much overlap with ''Franchise/MegaMan'' in general (not helped by [[AnimationAgeGhetto the game's cutesier artstyle]]), many arguing that it would've found a better home on the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS.

** Mega, the humanoid helper robot form of Mega Man, is only armed with a powerful but short-ranged kick without any extra abilities to compensate for his lack of ranged options.

* TierInducedScrappy:
** Oil Man is generally considered the worst Robot Master to play as since the weapon he is limited to, the Oil Slider, is already pretty terrible, firing a short-ranged shot that will stay on the ground for a few moments if it misses an enemy and cannot be shot again until the blob disappears a few moments later. Oil Man can ride on the oil blob as a snowboard and ram into enemies but is likely to hurt himself if he does. Oil Man's special ability to not slide on oil is pretty much useless outside of his own stage and is redundant with Ice Man's ability to not slide on ice, only without a useful weapon and its abilities to work off of.
** Mega, the humanoid helper robot form of Mega Man, is only armed with a powerful but short-ranged kick without any extra abilities to compensate for his lack of ranged options.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Some of the soundtracks, though remakes of the first game, are actually ''very good''.
** Especially Cut Man's Stage Music which is now considered to be MMPU's Main Theme Music.

*** Oh, and this means Wily Boss Rush mode is borderline UnwinnableByDesign for Fire Man, as he has ''no means of re-igniting himself afterwards''. And guess which boss comes next? Yeah, good luck beating [[FinalBoss Wily]] with the de-powered Fire Storm.

** [[ElementalRockPaperScissors Playing as any Robot Master and then fighting against whosoever wields their weakness is a recipe for pain.]] [[BreatherBoss On the other hand, playing as a Robot Master against the boss they are weak to...]]

* NeverLiveItDown: This game attempts to remove the DumbMuscle image that had been commonly (and wrongly) associated with Guts Man since the ''WesternAnimation/MegaMan'' series. In challenge mode, all his stages are puzzles showing that he can be rather clever.

** Mega, the humanoid helper robot form of Mega Man, is only armed with a powerful but short-ranged kick without any extra abilities to compensate for his lack of ranged options.

** The uploaded MMPU Custom Stages are quite popular even to this day and are still being played by a number of MMPU fans even after all these years since the game was released; the custom levels are still available when you log in online using your PSP or even your PS Vita via Adrenaline. Check YouTuber @Gigaboots for their MMPU Custom Level Play Videos.

** Expanded as the First Reason why the Game failed in Sales and Popularity as a reasonable number of Mega Man fans are not entirely into the Chibi-Style Artwork.....Until you remember it nevertheless gives the Game's Aesthetics, Gameplay, Music, Replayability and Design its Fair Share of Justice.

** Expanded as the Second Reason why the Game failed in Sales and Popularity due to the Racially-Sensitive Nature here in the West.....Until you remember it nevertheless gives the Game's Aesthetics, Gameplay, Music, Replayability and Design its Fair Share of Justice.

* TierInducedScrappy: Any of the Robot Masters, simply because they're basically all a more limited version of Mega Man who can't switch weapons to fit the situation, AND have a unique weakness each on top of that. Oil Man is by far the most difficult character to play as, being as he's both got the least practical weapon to use (limited to one drop of oil on screen at the time, the drop itself only does one damage to EVERYTHING including Elec Man, and using it as a board does good damage but almost guarantees that you'll take damage in return) and is weak to fire, one of the more difficult battles even under normal circumstances. Mega Man plays like a top tier character almost by default, simply due to his versatility and lack of weakness (though Proto Man is the easiest character by far, considering his gun hits every weakness and is more mobile than Mega Man to begin with).
** It was thought that Oil Man is the weakest character in the game until one realises that Mega - the humanoid helper robot form of Mega Man - should take the cake; he only uses kicks - quite adept and strong at that - until you also realise that as a melee form of fighting, Mega would have to get very close to his opponent in order for his kicks to do some serious damage; quite an awesome feat defeating the various robot enemies, Robot Masters and Dr. Wily with the advantage of ranged attacks.
* Roll and Mega are the only two playable characters in the game who employ melee attacks; subverted by Oil Man with his Oil Slider but one can digress. Guess who has the better melee advantage.....?
* Just by observing their movements and behaviour you can assume that certain MMPU characters have a great affinity for sports:
Mega - Soccer/Football

Oil Man - Skateboarding

Bomb Man - Basketball

Ice Man - Figure Skating

Guts Man - Weightlifting

Cut Man - Gymnastics
* Cut Man is the only Robot Master in the game where Mega Man cannot use his special weapon that is weak against him - DIRECTLY.

As we know, Cut Man is weak against Super Arm / Guts Blocks attacks; and as Mega Man cannot create Guts Blocks out of thin air unlike Guts Man in his Playable Mode he has to rely on any Guts Blocks available in the area he's in so technically his Super Arm weapon is moot against him.

As we know, Cut Man is weak against Super Arm / Guts Blocks attacks; and as Mega Man cannot create Guts Blocks out of thin air unlike Guts Man in his Playable Mode he has to rely on any Guts Blocks available in the area he's in so technically his Super Arm weapon is moot against him.
* FanService: Really now. No one even noticed how Roll in her Playable Mode poses whenever she's standing still regardless of her variations....? Gyrating her You-Know-What....?
** And Mega Man and the Robot Masters are all Male. During their Standoff in their Boss Stages what would you think she is implying....?

* Cut Man - Gymnastics
* OddManOut: Cut Man is the only Robot Master in the game where Mega Man cannot use his Special Weapon that is weak against him - DIRECTLY.

Cut Man - Gymnastics
* Cut Man is the only Robot Master in the game where Mega Man cannot use his Special Weapon that is weak against him - DIRECTLY.

** Proto Man's shield can become more of a nuisance than an aid due to Proto Man losing it whenever the shield receives any shot. He has to retrieve it or else he would have to solve the rest of the level without a shield.

** When Proto Man fights his EvilCounterpart, Proto Man's shield doesn't fly away from him when hit... why? He's the one who has the weapon; chances are, he knows how to defend against his own weapon.

** Time Man's weakness is Thunder Beam. That's weird. What does electricity have to do with time? Fluctuations in electrical current can affect a digital clock's accuracy, and a strong enough surge can force it to reset.

** Mega Man C has all the abilities of the normal Mega Man, in addition to the slide and charge shot. In fact, the charge shot here can break enemy guards at half power and at full power can go through walls. Proto Man subverts this, as his cannon can't rapid fire or shoot through walls, but is just as powerful as the charge shot and hits as a weakness on every Robot Master. And while he takes double the normal damage, Proto Man runs faster and jumps higher than the rest of the cast, and can use his shield to block a few projectiles.

** The uploaded MMPU Custom Stages are quite popular even to this day and are still being played by a number of MMPU fans even after all these years since the game was released the custom levels are still available when you log in online using your PSP or even your PS Vita via Adrenaline. Check YouTuber @Gigaboots for their MMPU Custom Level Play Videos.

And Mega Man and the Robot Masters are all Male. During their Standoff in their Boss Stages what would you think she is implying....?

* FanService: Really now. No one even noticed how Roll in her Playable Mode poses whenever she's standing still regardless of her variations....? Gyrating her You-Know-What....?