Most notably the Chill Spike, which over time has convinced many people that it’s the best weapon in the game. Not even for its spike properties, either, but the freezing from the goo. Unlike Concrete Shot, the immobilization lasts an extremely long time, which basically neuters whatever enemy is hit with it. Myself, I like it most for the large stomping enemies, as hard mode tends to put them in places very annoying to deal with. Otherwise, I like placing a bed of spikes beneath enemies that rush to the floor or in front of you quickly, such as the axes and spiders.

The Water Shield is a pretty meh defensive weapon but arguably the best offensive weapon in the game, simply because one use provides the equivalent of 16 buster shots. Murders minibosses and is particularly good for the Keeper and Tricastle. You didn’t point out its main strength, so I’m guessing you didn’t use it for this.

That said, I think the weapon set is unquestionably worse than MM9 and is still a little disappointing in that regard.

As for the music, I’m of the opinion that by the soundtrack growing on you overall, you come to enjoy the fact that each track sounds so different. And anyone that listened to the leaked tracks for the DLC was treated to an incredibly catchy, delightfully nostalgic surprise, which in my opinion raised my opinion of the soundtrack overall.

While I’m very happy with the game, I’m withholding my “final” judgment until all the DLC has been released. I have high hopes.

One problem that really hits me with Mega Man 10 is that Protoman abilities are essentially swapped with those of Megaman. I mean, wasn’t it Rock that recieved all those fancy upgrades Dr. Light devised (Mega Buster, slide) while Protoman was on a constant run? I understand Inti trying to give Mega Man 2 expirience here, but why not move said expirience to Protoman altogether and leave Megaman upgraded like he should have been? Oh right, shield and double damage. Still……. Kind of nonsensical.

Hey, someone do this.