Mega Man Zero 4: Final Stage (No Damage Challenge Run)
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Mega Man Zero 4, no damage walkthrough of Ragnarok Core (Final Stage - Dr. Weil). This challenge playthrough is ran on a New Game+ Ultimate Mode file. Most of Ultimate's perks aren't being used - it's mostly ran just for cosmetics (AKA why my color palette is so much more red than default Zero), as Ultimate has the same difficulty as normal mode. I'm only using Hacker Elf level 2 (well, technically level 3, since apparently I forgot to turn that off. Doesn't make a gameplay difference anyway, lol) and Animal Elf level 1 for the entire run. This NG+ file also does not have anything but the Rolling Chip unlocked (which activates the Rolling Slashes). All EX Skills will be earned naturally through my no damage run's routing. In case you need it reiterated here, this is the challenge run's specifications and rules:
-No Damage (Duh)
-No Charge Attacks (This includes buster EX Skills.)
-100 points on EVERY mission.
-No Buster Shot (Not even lemons.)
-No Junk Armor (This chip combination gives double damage, so bosses will survive a little longer from combos.)
-No Double Jump (Final stage is excluded. I'm free to use it there... because it's boring as heck in the boss rush without it.)
Ragnarok Core (Dr. Weil) analysis:
This. Was. Hell.
Not going to waste your time on trying to justify my end ranking, because you know good and well why it's that high. This boss rush beats Mega Man Zero 1's by a long shot, mainly because there's non-manipulative RNG to deal with in EVERY boss fight here. You might be thinking, "But Magnus, you fought them before, and their RNG didn't mess with you there!"
Yeah, well, guess what? I DIDN'T HAVE TO FIGHT THEM ALL IN A GAUNTLET BEFORE.
This is the first and only Zero game that brought back the full 8 boss rush room from the Classic and X series, and having to fight them all back-to-back while dealing with their randomized patterns and stalling shenanigans is very stupid. This final stage drains every ounce of energy you can possibly muster, if you're trying to no damage AND play under these restrictions. It got to the point where you'll now see why I made an exception to the No Double Jump rule here: the boss fights like Pegasolta and Titanion can waste a HELL of a lot of time without it, if they give crappy patterns like they did to me here. And double jump also helps make Genblem's laser lag a lot less stressful to deal with, since mashing the double can mitigate that issue. It's such a big endurance round that things which normally won't be a problem CAN be, since your execution will falter more and more as you progress.
The actual stage segments themselves aren't even worth explaining. Yeah, the final stretch before Weil can get a bit dicey, but with the amount of friggin retries I had with this stage (I had WELL over a thousand. That might be an underestimated retry count. I couldn't keep count, man...), those segments were so drilled in my head that I practically Ultra Instincted through them - My friggin' FINGERS with muscle memory executed those segments to perfection without much brain power or attention.
Dr. Weil himself isn't a huge threat, but considering his first form can either make things go super fast, or drag out due to RNG, he's definitely a more stressful boss to fight with good execution, compared to Zero 3 with Omega. Weil's overall a more competent final boss in comparison. I wouldn't put him up there as some super hard boss (far from that), but he's not one to be underestimated. I factored in the fatigue and weakened execution into his ranking, as you really have to take all that into consideration if you're doing this stage in one sitting. Unless you're purely speedrunning or casually running, you'll be mentally exhausted by the time you make it to him, which makes dodging what could be easy into a bit of a challenge.
Phew.
All right, this run's done, man. Despite the huge trials and tribulations I went through with the final stage, this was a very fun run to do, and I still feel it's one of my better runs so far on the channel. Thanks for tuning into this run.
Also, stop asking me to run ZX. I really have no idea how many times I must repeat myself on why I'm not running it yet...
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You can feel the anger in this gameplay. Merciless.
You can feel the mood in this battle, is like zero saying to every enemy:
"I don't have time for this!"
Excellent run Magnus, you're a pro Man!
Holy shit, over a THOUSAND attempts? Damn Magnus, that's dedication. Thank you for sticking with it
Honestly Magnus, this might just be your best run yet. You used every creative option possible to truly make this run standout and showcase why the Zero series is the best Megaman have to offer without question. May the legends of you and the Red Hero live on.
I... i dunno what to say, that was just so amazing
I saw every clip I expected to see in the highlight reel. Congrats on another successful run.
Weil is such an irredeemable scoundrel that his boss fight makes speedrunning look like normie gameplay, lol.
An absolutely fantastic showing. The only part about all of this that sucks is that there's too many meme jokes I can make about the final level of MMZ4 for one comments section.
After getting comboed by Omega in ZX, I can firmly say that it was only a slight exaggeration of what Magnus can do. Tech Kraken got dragged out and MURDERED. Huge props, man!
Amazing series.
Ngl, that second disrespect to Mino Magnus XD.
Yeah, it must have being a chore to do this stage. But the speed you had in the non boss parts was amazing.
Im sad that this series has come to an end.
Loved the highlights section.
Congrats on the run, and on making it through this hellish final stage untouched. What can I really say at this point? Watching this was just a treat to behold.
Moral of the story: the series was better when it threw away tradition and didn't imitate the classic series.
Hence why the Zero series is my absolute favorite.
@@theonewhowrotethis5681 Agreed with you.
@@theonewhowrotethis5681 It's my favorite because it's about Zero tbh. He's the main reason I ever got invested in the franchise.
@@goldman77700 Makes sense. Mega Man Zero 3 and Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge (the dude at the store convinced me that I should play BCC before Battle Network 3 so I could get used to the series despite the fact that it played very differently) were my first two Mega Man games. I actually had a really hard time with Zero 3 at first (got stuck at the Volcano stage), so I ended up playing the Battle Network series for most of my pre-teen years. I went back to Zero 3 once I entered Middle School. Something must've clicked as I actually was able to beat the Volcano level (and the rest of the game shortly after with an S ranking) without too much trouble. It felt really rewarding to beat a hard game that I struggled with when I was younger as it made me feel like I progressed as a human (not to make it sound sappy).
Overall, my absolute favorite game in the Mega Man series is Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace (the combat is amazing and I thought it was always cool to get cards not in the library thanks to Noise), but my favorite sub-series will always be the Zero series due to how rewarding the game is once you master it. That and I like the ranking system as it pushes me to try to perfect the game.
@@theonewhowrotethis5681 Be happy you started at MMZ3. The first two games made you grind for everything haha. I tried abit of the battlenetwork games and yeah they're pretty fun but in end they weren't my thing. Yeah I'm only in it for Zero.
"Redeemer"
Enjoyed every single minute of this whole series on your channel. You got a lot of skill and patience, and I hella respect you for that.
P.S. I had no idea you could dodge Weil's capture attack cause I thought it went on forever.
You deserve some good vacations after this, the amount of thing you have to take in, in so little time is incredible... Amazing content you're the version of zero that probably everyone imagines lmao
STAIGHT F'N FACTS
And so it ends. Salutations on a good run. Time to git gud at ZX.
Read the description, he's not doing ZX.
@@chicle-_3536 you read it again he said he's not running it "yet"
@@lionheart8331 still we shouldn't get our hopes up or say anything if he doesn't run those games.
I believe it is highly unlikely.
@@chicle-_3536 Maybe unlikely, but who knows? Maybe Magnus will do them when he has a lot more knowledge of the games, and maybe attempt no damage lvl 4 psuedoroids. Still doubtful but again only time will tell.
I've explained this in several descriptions and two community posts, lol. I'm running ZX, but only when my skill in it is up to par with Zero and X.
With such a masterful ending to an amazing and inspiring playthrough, and even though this game presented many challenges for ya including your own self imposed rules, you still stood as a shining example of just how good this game and the previous ones really are Magnus and we thank you for the time and effort you put into making these videos.
Truly an inspiration to all of us Godspeed Edgebois!
Fans: But why are you doing ZX-
Magnus: *YOU'VE RAMBLED ON LONG ENOUGH_*
What does it feel to be a god? It was great to watch this from start to finish. I learned so much! You are amazing man!
Congrats for the end of the run. This was certainly a wild ride compared to Zero 3.
What a good run through dude. I was really lookin forward to this and you didnt disappoint. Good stuff man!
Wow that was an amazing journey Magnus. And instead of telling you to do ZX like everyone else, take that chill time bro. Play some Final Fantasy or something, have some fun. Thanks for the amazing runs, truly inspiring.
Thanks, my dude.
Aww so it ends and what an amazing ride it’s been. Thank you for this series Magnus 👍 Though I thought for sure you were going to throw that axe at Weil in the end lol
Trust me, I contemplated a disrespectful finish several times, but it wasn't worth it, lol.
When I play MMZ I understand why Zero dies at the end, because my Zero have weaknesses and limits. When I see this Zero, I think it should not be possible for him to die at the end of Z4.
He didn't equip blast protection armor
@@sinos3xxdg21 No plot armor can resist atmospheric re-entry after all
While Zero is indeed very powerful and skillful, he is not invincible.
Plus, this final game is a send-off to the character.
could X have done anything to save Zero if he was there?
@@raseruuu3742 If the teleporters stopped from taking him back to base then there is nothing X could do even if his body wasn't destroyed. Most likely would have died alongside Zero if given the choice since he hates fighting.
Amazing challenge video, Magnus! You really inspire me to get better at combos, and highlight just how amazing and distinct the zero series is for including such an immersive combo system!!
Amazing run man, I enjoyed every second of your hard work!
Amazing runs my man, glad to be part of the crowd. I'm hyped for the ZX runs, but hey you do them when YOU are ready. 👍
And so ends an immaculate run. Absolute joy to watch. It’s interesting to see the claw get some use here; I was under the impression that the bombs and axe were the only really decent Z-Knuckle weapons. Swept up the platforming so quickly, and this stage really shows how broken the axe can be. Awesome Weil 1 fight.
For a GBA game back in 04'?
This game is really impressive to me from the visuals, music, and even voice acting.
Well done!!! Now it's time for you to get some rest. You've earned it!
That was an amazing Run Magnus =D I totally understand why you lift the double Jump restriction here and I think no one is going to blame you for that =)
This really was one of your most amazing runs =D Definately top 3 material for me ;)
Good job, now get some well earned R'n'R, you deserve it xD
Zero 4 is actually what got me into MMZ as it was my first game in the series.
Ragnarok has a place in my mind as the ideal form of final level and boss.
Dang, now I want to play Zero 4 again! Lol
Congrats for completing this run, hope you are currently resting well, so you'll be 100% for... whatever thing you decide to do next.
A thousand attempts? That would drive a lesser man insane (probably what happened to Weil, honestly...)
Well, as of this video, I have watched all of your MMZ runs. Watched the first 3 in one-two sittings like a week ago. I learned some new things and I was entertained through it all. Thank you Magnus! I really love and appreciate your perseverance and style!
Don't be sad it's over. Be happy it happened. Man that makes sense now!
It's over and it was worth the wait. Weil got what he deserved and man that was epic. Great job Magnus, that was one unforgettable experience.
Good show sir...good show. It’s been great watching you rip this game to shreds for the last few days. Plus i learned about some new things i can do in this game, and all the other Zero games too!
Probably should’ve done this a lot earlier, but you get a subscription from me! Excited to see more stuff from you in the future magnus!
This run is literally making my first attempt to S-Rank the game waaaay easier. So cool.
Dude, you're a goddamn legend. Thanks for making this run. It was quite entertaining and also, enlightening. See you soon, when you make more content.
Marvelous Performance Magnus! Marvelous Performance👏👏👏👏👏
This wws truly an amazing run, Magnus. Even if Zero had to go out, he went the most badass fashion possible.
This makes me even more sad that the people of 25XX have already forgotten about this absolute legend that saved the world once more.
I love Zero’s thumbs up at the end. It’s like he’s saying “Nice job! You killed me!”
Managed to find Zero Collection DS Last Week at a Used Game Shop,,, still looking for Black Ace or Red Joker, and just got to Weil within the Past Hour safe to say your guides really help
It was really fun to see flawlessly going Through the game Now that this done what are your next plans?
Incredible an accomplishment of this Magnitude
Awesome run man, congrats!
You're a monster, you're awesome
Zero did not deserve to die for his speedrunning.
Oddly enough, the final bosses of the hardest games in the Megaman franchise usually require mostly patience to beat them.
Damn that was amazing, nicely done
It's not a Zero 4 run without the Axe lmao
That Fenri Lunaedge combo, holy shit
I personally think that canonically, this is how Zero fought. Quick, agressive and no mercy. Finish them fast without wasting any time.
This was a blast to watch and I learned a lot. Thank you!
Well, the next time I play MMZ4, I'll know that I can attack some of those projectiles, I honestly thought I had to do high as hell damage while avoiding everything, you learn something new every day.
Great Job Magnus! This stage was hard to get a S rank on for me when I first played it. Also at 5:46 I didn't know you could do that!
man what a marathon of a level
Back at it with the Mino Magnus disrespect!
What a pro ya did it i remember requesting this
Great job as always.
Oh my god....this is it. I’m so hyped
3:53 that was cool ngl
And GG! Great runs Magnus, your execution was flawless and really smooth on the entire run, and I've surely learned a lot from the breakdowns!
A question: do you intend to post the Z Chaser stages in here? I'd love to watch em!
Ty for the content and keep up the good work my man!
I've gotten several Z-Chaser requests since the collection dropped. I was going to get into it, but quickly got bored with the mode. I'm personally not a fan of any of the stage choices, so I won't bother with it.
@@MagnusZero Gotcha! Yea, best idea if you're not really into it.
I love the mode and like the stages but I feel like it should have more than only 2 per game. Hope they add more into it in the future.
I was today years old when I learned the Sky chaser Ex-Skill had a little overhead hitbox as well...
Excellent execution! I wonder if you are gonna be making more content from now on
Of course. My retirement's not here yet, lol.
I never realized that the zero knuckle can drag out tech kraken or slam mandrake out of their bs burrow, not much info on zero 4 tutorials but that was cool.
I beat this game as a kid and I can’t lie I’m jealous of this player they really beat the game with no damage.
4:17 you can grab her ? Hahaha well to know it 🤣
So it ends.
Let the warrior rest for a while now.
Sol titanion: Oh zero you are so hot for a reploid!
Zero: Stop
Sol: Is is hot in here or I it just me?
Zero: im warning you
Sol:I thinks its getting steamy in he-
Zero I warned you to stop
3:52 that was really insane
Whew,all of the Zero games done
So then,what’s next?
When i fought weil's first phase, i was like "why is the boss music the same?" Pretty obvious there was gonna be another one i guess
He did say the music sounded like dying whalefarts MAYBE THAT'S WHY HE HES GOIN THOUGH THESE BOSSES IN SECONDS AND I MEAN IN SECONDS
Magnus Zero, which stage would you say is harder to do no damage? This level, or Satan's/Central Museum from X6?
I didn't know the Zknuckle can pull bosses out of their hiding spot
Megaman Zero 4 might be one of the easier of the Zero series, but the final boss is pure hell. I've beaten him with 1 second left on the clock before, he just kept stalling. It's aggravating.
NGL, I had no idea you could destroy a lot of those projectiles and shit that Weil summons at the end...
Also, if you DO ever run ZX proper, rather than running Model ZX as you did in the Prometheus video, I really wish you'd be a bit of a cheat and play through as Model OX.
5:15,check out Gamera here.
5:46,how did I NOT think of doing that? Also..ua-cam.com/video/5B_FJAQtWvw/v-deo.html
Fallin down is so good!
absolutely godlike~!
4:18 Zero: GET OVER HERE!
XD
A great run through! I'll try to put these videos to good use when I'm playing the game! What's next after this?
I'll be making announcements in the coming days for what to expect from me after this run. For now, I'm following up my last community post and will drop a ZX boss rush video, just to hold over the ZX request crowd.
What about a Z Knuckle only run with charge, junk armor and elves allowed?
The way you took out all the bosses...
Well, you finished the Zero Series. What are you going to do now?
Zx
Read video description before suggesting zx
Maybe more game like this? Like dmc?
@@zeroomega3781 Hey, I'm actually really new to the channel. Why is ZX out of question for now?
Zero Omega He already said that he'll do Zx but it's not high on his priority list and he doesn't want to give people half-baked effort run
So it's not like he will never do it, just not yet until he perfected it
Spoiled the game for myself so I can watch you do something cool
I had never seen this turtle spin more than 3 times
... and i thought i was good at this game. 😕 this is insane. well done. 😁
Awesome!
Yo. I still need to see the Ultimate Disrespect Mega man zero 4 edition.
I miss this game. I had all 4 on gba and now I only have 2&3
The mission comes to end
Who needs charged attacks when you can do combos!
Nice work, and I was happy to only get 100 points… ;-;
Amazing
Aww weil didnt do that cameo attack with all the Z3 Numbers
8:19 Okay i believe you.
will this no damage walk-through go to zx and zx Advent?
Great job!
Where is the double final flash that he keeps hitting me with several times per try?
Neesd help bro please , how do i get colbor data for the database trying to get ultimate mode