You can collect screws throughout stages to trade for useful items in the shop:

Whether you are downloading the WAD file to relive your childhood on a Wii emulator or you are firing up the official port on a Switch, Mega Man 9 remains a triumph of design. It proved that gameplay always trumps graphics.

Here is a blog post exploring why this title is still making waves in 2026.

If you’re diving back in, here are the most effective boss weaknesses to help you clear the stages efficiently: Galaxy Man Mega Buster Black Hole Bomb Jewel Satellite Tornado Man Tornado Blow Hornet Man Magma Bazooka Splash Woman Hornet Chaser Concrete Man Laser Trident Why It Still Matters When can we expect Mega Man X9 to be released?

: Fully refills both health and all weapon energy. You can carry only one.

: You'll face off against eight iconic Robot Masters, including Galaxy Man , Splash Woman (the series' first female Robot Master), and Hornet Man . Emulation: Playing on PC and Android

The game is built to look and sound exactly like a lost NES cartridge. Mega Man 9 Review - IGN