In the year 20XX, robots developed to assist mankind are commonplace thanks to the efforts of renowned robot designer Dr. Light. However, one day, these robots go out of control and start attacking humans, among them six advanced humanoid robots created by Dr. Thomas Light for industrial purposes, known as the "Robot Masters." Light realizes that the culprit responsible for these attacks is his old rival Dr. Albert Wily, but is unsure of what to do. His helper robot, Rock, having a strong sense of justice, offers to be converted into a fighting robot to stop Dr. Wily's plans, dubbing himself Mega Man. But, things are easier said then done, and is Rock in over his head?
