Siliconera spoke with the developer of Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel to learn about how they drew from Mega Man, as well as what they tried to do differently, to make their own sidescrolling shooter.

Bosses and moments from games like Ghosts N’ Goblins, Mario, and (of course) Mega Man abound in this sequel to sidescroller Rosenkreuzstilette.