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Weather Changing System in Mega Man Zero 4

For the enemy, see Weather (virus).

Weather is the state of the atmosphere, to the degree that it is hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, clear or cloudy. Most weather phenomena occur in the lowest level of the atmosphere. Weather refers to day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity, whereas climate is the term for the averaging of atmospheric conditions over longer periods of time. When used without qualification, "weather" is generally understood to mean the weather of Earth.

In the Mega Man franchise, due to advanced technology, weather can change on both natural and unnatural ways. Depending on the weather, the terrain can be affected in a number of ways such as removing, obscuring, or adding obstacles.

Weather effects[]

Normal weather in Mega Man X2 "Normal"
Default weather with no additional effects.
Warm weather in Mega Man X2 Sunny
Warm weather overheats Croak Hoppers in the Mega Man X series. In Mega Man Zero 4, the heat in Sol Titanion's stage is too intense even for Zero, requiring him to hide in shadows to avoid overheating. Sunny weather also affects the power of the Gun del Sol EX in the Mega Man Battle Network series.
Rainy weather in Mega Man X2 Rain
Introduced in Mega Man 4, the wind from rainy weather affects the player's mobility, adding or reducing speed to jumps depending of its direction. Acid rains like Rain Flush and Nightmare Rain cause damage. In the Mega Man X series, Sole Solars are innactive on rain, while Croak Hoppers become more active.
Wind
Strong winds can push or pull the player, depending of its direction, making it easier or harder to jump over obstacles.
Snow in Mega Man 7 Snow
Reduces mobility or visibility, depending of its intensity. In Mega Man 7 it is actually benefical as the snow will cover the transparent platforms in Cloud Man's stage.
Foggy weather in Mega Man X2 Foggy / Misty / Cloudy
Reduces visibility, which can be dangerous for players unfamiliar with the terrain, like making it hard to see pits in Pegasolta Eclair's stage. In the Mega Man X series, it is beneficial as Sole Solars, Croak Hoppers, and Sky Farmers are innactive during this weather.

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Weather Changing System in Mega Man Zero 4

  • In Mega Man Zero 4, the Weather Changing System (ウェザー・チェンジング・システム) allows players to decide the weather from the stages of the Einherjar Eight Warriors, which affects the terrain that Zero travels through. Stages which have a flashing border indicate a harder weather setting, whilst non-flashing ones will be easier. This can be changed right before the mission briefing. Playing on a harder stage may amplify the boss's strength as well as grant them the use of their EX Skill. Instead of finishing at S or A rank like previous games, completion of a stage in its harder form will grant Zero an EX Skill, while easier ones will not, and also result in a penalty at the Result screen.

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